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YouTube's plan backfires, people are installing better ad blockers (www.androidauthority.com)
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YouTube's plan backfires, people are installing better ad blockers::People are installing and uninstalling ad blockers in record high numbers as a result of YouTube's anti-ad blocking efforts.

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[–] 71 points 2 years ago (7 children)

At risk of sounding like a broken record: "I am Jack's complete lack of surprise."

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    I'm sure Google isn't surprised either. And if they get everyone moving to the same fewer and fewer ad blockers, they have fewer and fewer to work against.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    Yeah but then more will just pop up, it's a losing battle trying to prevent the online community from doing something, just ask drm devs

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