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Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 10:36 am
What's going on at YouTube? My "Favorites" file has recently disappeared. I've also been getting pop-up messages that ad blockers, which I have on my PC, will not be tolerated on YouTube. Sorry, but I feel it is my constitutional right not to have my privacy invaded by unwanted advertising, which I would be ignoring anyway. Is my account about to be terminated? Can they legally do that? What are my legal rights in this case? Has anyone here had a similar experience recently?
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 11:04 am
Profit motivated. I complied with the adblocker ban. Nothing onerous about it, just a tad annoying at times. Overall I've noted little impact.
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 11:09 am
(November 11, 2023 at 10:36 am)Gwaithmir Wrote: What's going on at YouTube? My "Favorites" file has recently disappeared. I've also been getting pop-up messages that ad blockers, which I have on my PC, will not be tolerated on YouTube. Sorry, but I feel it is my constitutional right not to have my privacy invaded by unwanted advertising, which I would be ignoring anyway. Is my account about to be terminated? Can they legally do that? What are my legal rights in this case? Has anyone here had a similar experience recently?

I don’t think you have any legal rights in this regard. I imagine it’s no different from print ads in a magazine, or adverts in the days of broadcast television. Be mindful that you’re using their platform and are expected to follow the rules they dictate.

If you want to continue using YouTube, you might consider disabling your ad blockers.

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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 12:15 pm
I reflexively mute commercials on my TV. Just one more irritant to be shrugged off.
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 12:29 pm
(November 11, 2023 at 11:04 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Profit motivated. I complied with the adblocker ban. Nothing onerous about it, just a tad annoying at times. Overall I've noted little impact.

Unblocked ads for the first time in about a decade on YouTube a few weeks ago. It’s a pain in the ass, but at least I haven’t gotten redirected to a virus yet.
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 1:03 pm
I was using vivaldi browser with UblockOrigin I managed to get around the youtube adblock ban until a few days ago. Now I have switched to Librawolfe browser... works perfectly!
I don't see why I should be forced to spend my time watching ads for products I will never buy, it wastes my time and theirs.
I have not watched broadcast TV for over 10 years because the ads were ruining the programs
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 1:14 pm
(November 11, 2023 at 12:15 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: I reflexively mute commercials on my TV. Just one more irritant to be shrugged off.

I actually prefer commercials a lot of times. It gives my incredibly short attention span the regular breaks it needs. I wouldn't want to watch football or baseball without those regular breaks. It would seem like something wasn't right. And I have no interest in condensed games. Part of the pleasure is in the pace and rhythm of the game.
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 1:15 pm
(November 11, 2023 at 1:03 pm)zebo-the-fat Wrote: I was using vivaldi browser with UblockOrigin I managed to get around the youtube adblock ban until a few days ago.  Now I have switched to Librawolfe browser... works perfectly!
I don't see why I should be forced to spend my time watching ads for products I will never buy, it wastes my time and theirs.
I have not watched broadcast TV for over 10 years because the ads were ruining the programs

I don't actually watch the ads. I just zone out for the five seconds and click skip.
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 1:30 pm
On the level of fingers on a chalkboard to Fox News the Youtube ads are pretty low. If they start interrupting content that may change.
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RE: Changes on YouTube
November 11, 2023 at 1:31 pm
I do not use YT enough to be concerned.
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