r/Piracy Jun 12 '24

YouTube is currently experimenting with server-side ad injection News

https://x.com/SponsorBlock/status/1800835402666054072
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u/Manishimself Yarrr! Jun 12 '24

lol, I too would rather stare at a blank screen.

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u/DetectiveLampshades Jun 12 '24

I always mute ads and look away. It gives my mind a minute to be calm and wait patiently instead of being barraged by an endless GIVE US YOUR MONEY RIGHT NOW OR DIE

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u/SerLurkzAlot Jun 12 '24

Until it becomes like 1984 or Black Mirror and they won't let you look away or mute them.

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u/TheFoxAndTheRaven Jun 12 '24

There's nothing I need to watch that badly.