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YouTube viewers will soon have to sit through even longer ads, with Google rolling out new 30-second unskippable spots on a popular app.

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[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 4 points 6 months ago (1 child)

If I want to see the comment section I use official app, and just pause the ad.

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[–] Soulphite@reddthat.com 11 points 6 months ago (1 child)

If I want to go blind I splash acid in my eyes

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[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 4 points 6 months ago (1 child)

I'd recommend using lasers for that 🤣

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[–] Soulphite@reddthat.com 3 points 6 months ago

Good call, a more targeted approach.

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