Any idea what Google are doing? Is this because I dont use Chrome (use Firefox)? I've no adblockers.

So this started coming up today. On every video. I can (so far) click the “x” and remove it to watch (still see 2 ads before the video, and one after 4 minutes - ruins music on YT), but did click the “Report issue” only for the dialogue box not to work.

I found a link to a that said 11% use adblock. Thats not a lot.Maaayyyybe there is a problem with the amount of ads youtube forces down our throats for even short videos. 🤷‍♂️

dependencyInjection,

It’s really great when you put on some calming music for sleep that’s 8 hours long and has an ad break every 5 minutes.

wiiretrogamer2003,

download some calming music or buy a fucking CD for god’s sake

dependencyInjection,

Then I’d have to buy a fucking cd player and also listen to the same damn thing every evening.

Barack_Embalmer,

LOL I remember when there was no better alternative to buying shitloads of CDs. In some ways I miss the relationship I had with music back then. My sister beat the shit out of me one time for sneaking in her room to copy a bunch of her CDs. Made a big song and dance about the ethics of music piracy!

In that scenario though, your best bet would be to buy more than one CD, rip them to a computer with a USB optical drive, and make yourself playlists that are 8 hours long. I certainly would never advocate downloading music with filesharing software like soulseek.

pirat,

I certainly would never advocate downloading music with filesharing software like soulseek.

Neither would I. The selection of high quality music is unbearable - you can find just about anything, even rarities, in good qualities, which is quite scary if you have heard nothing but heavily compressed mp3-files until now.

dependencyInjection,

I too miss the days of CDs.

There was even a time when Music Zone (store in the UK) would let you return cds. Well it was free reign to buy them, copy them and then return the original.

I recall having a printer that could print the album art on them.

Or even recording from the radio on to tape or mini disc. And even Smash Hits for lyrics.

You’re right, relationships with music were different than they are now.

I can’t lie though some things are better now. Take Apple Classical for instance. I can listen to the music entire collection of classical music by opening an app. It’s amazing.

LemmysMum,

How dare you complain about their aggressive monetization practices, won’t you think of the record corporate profits.

SitD,

🤤

Shadow,
@Shadow@lemmy.ca avatar

I thought YouTube posters could choose if their video is monetized. Isn’t this kinda on the person who posted it?

dependencyInjection,

I guess so as I have found others with no ads.

elbarto777,

Download the mp3 of the video. No more ads.

dependencyInjection,

Good point.

Squizzy,

YouTube will prioritize monetized vids

chris,

That setting is now only available to accounts that meet certain criteria (subscribers, views, whatever), or so I’ve heard. Depending on the videos you frequent, they may or may not meet those criteria.

And yes, this means that if you’re a small channel Google can force you to show ads without giving you any of the revenue.

Shadow,
@Shadow@lemmy.ca avatar

If true, that’s kinda fucked.

Nihilore,

You need a certain amount of watch time over the previous year. I have 2k subs and can’t even get half of the required watch time, my videos show ads I cannot turn off

1984,
@1984@lemmy.today avatar

Fuck YouTube and fuck Google.

That is all.

DuncanIdaho,

Maybe we should be asking our favourite people on the site if they have alternative video sites they use?

Blackout,
Blackout avatar

Seriously, cause there is no repository as deep as YouTube available if you want to learn something. Just the immense knowledge there makes it the only streaming cost I think is worthy. I can watch everything else made on a variety of *irate sites but not the content there. I learned CAD design on YouTube and make excellent money because of it. I say fuck all the other services instead.

1984,
@1984@lemmy.today avatar

I like udemy but yes, costs like 10 dollar per course to learn something and it goes a lot deeper than YouTube. But good courses!

Toes,

I haven’t seen this yet? Is it just america?

elscallr,
@elscallr@lemmy.world avatar

I’m in America, I use Firefox, and I use an ad blocker. I haven’t seen it.

yournamehere,

can we maybe stop using Google/Apple/amazon/m$ etc at some point? they scam us since like ever.

DuncanIdaho,

I cant afford things like apple products. Amazon has driven the price down for me on a fair few things. As much as I hate the company and the man behind it I cant always afford to go to some other store. Thankfully I dont buy much stuff.

Zacryon,

What is it you can’t afford to get somwwhere else?

wafflez,

If you’re being genuine idk why you’re being downvoted. But I think lots of tech related items is a good answer. For example at like Walmart/target etc. a 50-100ft ethernet cable are super expensive compared to Amazon. Also some bulk foods might also be a good answer. Buying like bulk nuts on Amazon I believe are much cheaper than in most stores. And most stores dont sell them in bigger quantities

Zacryon,

Yeah, that was a genuine question. Are those prices US based? I often find Amazon (Germany) even more expensive than alternatives, especially if you don’t want to buy cheap chinese trash. Also, if there is really some stuff you really need, I often don’t find it hard to find other vendors with similar or cheaper prices. This includes your examples. All the reason for me not to use Amazon.

But if that’s really the case and no suitable alternatives exist, I understand the situation of course. However, if someone doesn’t have good reasons not to put some effort into searching, you can find me sitting on my horse, morally judging them. ;)

joseangel,

It doesn’t matter your browser or adblocker, Youtube is cracking down in ALL adblocker. Adblockers are probably going to find a way around it, it’s a cat chasing the mouse game.

Fisch,
@Fisch@lemmy.ml avatar

uBlock Origin already found a way around it. Update the filter lists and it works again.

Snowman44,

Are you using a VPN? I get messages like that with Surfshark.

batmangrundies,

We have a family premium plan and I still got this message. Guess I’ll cancel YouTube Premium now…

I get most of the content I want via patreon anyway now.

Karyoplasma,

So, you already pay for an ad-free experience and they still want you to turn off ad-block so they can track you more efficiently. That’s vile.

Psythik, (edited )

I use a Firefox extension to redirect any YouTube links to open in Ungoogled Chromium, which so far seems to be immune to Google’s anti-Adblock campaign.

edit: Extension is called Open In

Why9,

Wow, people are so smart!

Any chance you could DM the the name of the extension (is you can’t mention it here?)

Psythik, (edited )

I’ll post it in a reply when I’m at home on my computer in a few hours. I don’t remember what it’s called.

EDIT: It’s called Open In

meekah,
@meekah@lemmy.world avatar

Just bumping the thread because I’m interested in this extension

Psythik,

Open In

meekah,
@meekah@lemmy.world avatar

Thanks a lot!

Psythik,

As promised, the extension is called Open In

lud,

I can’t get this popup on Firefox and I have tried hard to get it. I also noticed that I never get video ads even without an adblocker if just reject all cookies at the cookies prompt (only works in EU I guess)

Either way you could try this guide which apparently fixes the issue: reddit.com/…/youtube_antiadblock_and_ads_october_…

Psythik,

I appreciate it, but I’m still going to stick with Ungoogled Chromium for YouTube. mainly because Firefox still doesn’t support HDR and RTX Super Resolution.

lud,

That’s fair.

GeekyNerdyNerd,

Do you have Firefox’s tracker blocking enabled? That can block some advertising related code and as such will also get detected as an adblocker. I’ve had that be the issue for other websites that block ad blockers in the past before I stopped being willing to ever turn Ublock Origin off.

NutWrench,
@NutWrench@lemmy.world avatar

Here’s something that I “don’t allow” Google:

Letting corporations use MY computer equipment and MY Internet connect to conduct their business. I’ll block whatever I want and if Google and YouTube don’t like it, they can take their advertising machine, roll it up real tight and cram it.

yoz,

Google can suck it

altima_neo,
@altima_neo@lemmy.zip avatar

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kamenlady, (edited )
@kamenlady@lemmy.world avatar

Google, people telling you this, is devastating. You’re devastated.

rob_t_firefly,
@rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world avatar

To put it another way, a shitty business model on their part does not constitute an obligation on yours.

random65837,

I found a link to a that said 11% use adblock. Thats not a lot.Maaayyyybe there is a problem with the amount of ads youtube forces down our throats for even short videos. 🤷‍♂️

Really? The platform you choose to use for “free” that literally funds itself with ads? NO!

DuncanIdaho,

It doesnt fund itself. It rakes it in.

A few ads are fine imo. The problem is I can watch a 9 minute video and be subjected to more advertising than the telly.

random65837,

It doesnt fund itself. It rakes it in.

That’s still funding itself, you’re not liking the deal or your opinion of how much they should make doesn’t change that. That’s just reality.

A few ads are fine imo. The problem is I can watch a 9 minute video and be subjected to more advertising than the telly.

Correct, and that’s their choice, OR you can pay and get rid of them, OR do like most and block them all. DNS and Sponsorblock work wonders.

FabledAepitaph,

I’m in the same boat here. I used to be cool watching the ads, but then they just got ridiculous. If I’m forced to watch ads, I’ll just do something else. I can reserve YouTube for only necessary viewing like DIYs that will save me money. I can skip the “entertainment” style videos which are 95% of my viewing and do literally anything else with my time lol.

iquanyin,

“not using an adblocker? report the issue.” 🤷‍♀️

DuncanIdaho,

I did try that. It doesn’t work. Something else is clearly going on.

elbarto777,

How long ago did you report it?

DuncanIdaho,

Itried this morning. It doesnt work. Literally clicked the button and nothing happens.

Cethin,

I’m sure it’s to send a report for them to look at to figure out if there’s a solution. It won’t just disable it surely.

elbarto777,

Cethin is correct. This won’t automagically disable the warning. Otherwise anyone with an adblocker would just push the button.

The button sends a report to google. Then they’ll look into it. If they ever look into it, that is. So your issue may be resolved in two days, one week, six months, who knows…

DuncanIdaho,

No, it literally comes up with an error on the screen. The submission box used to go after you submitted.

elbarto777,

Ah got it. Well, that sucks.

Are using your phone or desktop? Regardless, try any of the Invidious instances (e.g. yewtu.be .) 100% YT content. Unfamiliar interface, but no ads.

popemichael,
@popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

Ublock Origin and SponsorBlock and Enhancer for YouTube will make the YouTube experience SO MUCH better!

Ublock blocks ads, SponsorBlock blocks sponsorship deals that the YouTuber includes (Clash of clans, Norton, etc), and Enhancer lets you play with the settings on a whole other level, including blocking things like end cards.

sw2de3fr4gt,

I’m ok with In-video sponsors though. You can always skip them (unlike YouTube ads) and the money goes straight to the content creator.

popemichael,
@popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

It does skip them, just automatically.

Plus you can skip intros, outros, and about a dozen of other things.

PraiseTheSoup,

It’s great most of the time, but occasionally it will skip sections that are definitely not an ad and instead an important part of the video.

popemichael,
@popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

It has non-ad settings, like intro, outro, recap, etc.

Be sure to check your settings, as not just adverts are on by default.

If it’s not that, make sure to “thumbs down” the skip when it pops up as that helps the system as a whole.

brisk,

I had no idea Sponsor Block was available as an FF addon. Any idea if it works on FF mobile?

Kissaki,

FF mobile currently has a very selected list of available extensions, which does not include it yet.

But that’s about to change before the end of the year. FF mobile is finally opening up add on usability and distribution.

rullstolsbunden,

You can use it with ReVanced! revanced.app/download

knacht1,
@knacht1@lemmy.world avatar

I’m in Ohio. Any combination of words that has “Vance” in it and I want too throw up…

BaardFigur,

Any idea if it works on FF mobile?

Not through the official firefox mobile. Maybe you can get it to work with firefox nightly, but I haven’t tested myself.

But I can recommend Libretube or “Newpipe X sponsorblock X return youtube dislike”. If you haven’t installed Fdroid I can recommend that as well. It functions as an appstore (Like the PlayStore), and you can find/upgrade the apps through there. Otherwise you may find the apks manually on github

Though luck if you’re on iOS, but I assume you’re on Android.

popemichael,
@popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

Yes, only the nightly version though.

vinyl,

Youtube already blocks ublock, it doesn’t work for me anymore.

Skyhighatrist,

Seems to still be working for me. At least I haven’t encountered any notices yet.

vinyl,

They are targeting a portion of users, but once you’re chosen to be the test target, you’ll see.

Skyhighatrist,

Yeah, I just commented to another user about the same things. Seems they’re doing some A/B testing or something like it. No worries, I understand uBlock has an update available that addresses it already.

vinyl,

Alright thanks for the notice!

Fisch,
@Fisch@lemmy.ml avatar

You just need to update you filter lists. Go into settings -> filter lists and click on “Purge all caches” and then on “Update now”

elbarto777,

Those end cards suck, though it’s usually the creator’s fault. Put them where there is no content at the end, not when I’m still waiting for the punchline!

Coldgoron,

Happened to me, I just blocked the notification objects. Still let me play videos so far. I have firefox + ublock.

AGD4,

You blocked the blocker and that worked?? Lmao.

ChunkMcHorkle,
@ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.world avatar

They tried it on me last night, but all I saw was a video stopping one second in and a gray overlay. I blocked that element with the element picker, and then the video played fine in both regular and full screen mode – but I was unable to move the page or scroll down for comments. Works for me, most YT comment sections are dumpster fires anyway.

Also, I was logged in. I have not seen this at all where I was not logged in, yet.

KneeTitts,
@KneeTitts@lemmy.world avatar

I made a user script that will make a button on each video which jump you to piped, that way you can continue to use YT to manage your subscriptions and see your feed, but you never have to watch to video there

greasyfork.org/…/477267-youtube-add-watch-on-pipe…

BaardFigur,

Thanks<3

Coldgoron,

Looks handy thanks.

BaardFigur,

Slow rollout I believe. Hasn’t happened to me yet (using firefox+ublock), but others have been reporting it for a while

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