▲ 1276 ▼ Google admits it's making YouTube worse for ad block users (www.theregister.com) submitted 2 years ago by TangledHyphae@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 312 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] mawkishdave@lemmy.world 62 points 2 years ago (2 children) And freetube is making it so much better. permalink fedilink source hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Nougat@kbin.social 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Something I didn't even realize I wanted was to not have some eyeball-pulling algorithm recommending things to me. It's lovely. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) Yep. Personally use Piped, but it's the same idea. It basically saves me hours of watching useless videos everyday. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only Piped wouldn't error out and be unusable for 10 minutes at a time every couple hours... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) It doesn't for me, though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I have been trying to figure out why since I started using it... searches spin forever, videos spin forever, some videos just spit "Error 1003" immediately, and then they become accessible 10 minutes later. I even tried filing an issue to no avail. I may end up looking for other alternatives. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Salix@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago* That's why I've been using YouTube without logging in and if using in browser, I have the cookies autodelete after I close the page to start new each time. It never really recommended me what I wanted anyway. I guess the algorithm doesn't work on me. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) What freetube? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] FMT99@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SlikPikker@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) What about sponsor block? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Freetube has Sponsorblock built-in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) Most of the channels I watch with inline sponsor roll from the creator, they do a good job, and I am entertained by it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago* I don't care. I was giving you the opportunity to inform others about something you think is cool. You blew it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Nougat@kbin.social 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) Something I didn't even realize I wanted was to not have some eyeball-pulling algorithm recommending things to me. It's lovely. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) Yep. Personally use Piped, but it's the same idea. It basically saves me hours of watching useless videos everyday. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only Piped wouldn't error out and be unusable for 10 minutes at a time every couple hours... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) It doesn't for me, though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I have been trying to figure out why since I started using it... searches spin forever, videos spin forever, some videos just spit "Error 1003" immediately, and then they become accessible 10 minutes later. I even tried filing an issue to no avail. I may end up looking for other alternatives. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Salix@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago* That's why I've been using YouTube without logging in and if using in browser, I have the cookies autodelete after I close the page to start new each time. It never really recommended me what I wanted anyway. I guess the algorithm doesn't work on me. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) Yep. Personally use Piped, but it's the same idea. It basically saves me hours of watching useless videos everyday. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only Piped wouldn't error out and be unusable for 10 minutes at a time every couple hours... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) It doesn't for me, though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I have been trying to figure out why since I started using it... searches spin forever, videos spin forever, some videos just spit "Error 1003" immediately, and then they become accessible 10 minutes later. I even tried filing an issue to no avail. I may end up looking for other alternatives. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only Piped wouldn't error out and be unusable for 10 minutes at a time every couple hours... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) It doesn't for me, though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I have been trying to figure out why since I started using it... searches spin forever, videos spin forever, some videos just spit "Error 1003" immediately, and then they become accessible 10 minutes later. I even tried filing an issue to no avail. I may end up looking for other alternatives. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) It doesn't for me, though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I have been trying to figure out why since I started using it... searches spin forever, videos spin forever, some videos just spit "Error 1003" immediately, and then they become accessible 10 minutes later. I even tried filing an issue to no avail. I may end up looking for other alternatives. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I have been trying to figure out why since I started using it... searches spin forever, videos spin forever, some videos just spit "Error 1003" immediately, and then they become accessible 10 minutes later. I even tried filing an issue to no avail. I may end up looking for other alternatives. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Have you tried changing the instances? Some instances simply perform better than others. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] HarkMahlberg@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago I have, but the ones I tried weren't much better. I looked again and there's a few new ones, so I'll try those and update if they work faster/more consistently. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Salix@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago* That's why I've been using YouTube without logging in and if using in browser, I have the cookies autodelete after I close the page to start new each time. It never really recommended me what I wanted anyway. I guess the algorithm doesn't work on me. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) What freetube? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] FMT99@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SlikPikker@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) What about sponsor block? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Freetube has Sponsorblock built-in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) Most of the channels I watch with inline sponsor roll from the creator, they do a good job, and I am entertained by it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago* I don't care. I was giving you the opportunity to inform others about something you think is cool. You blew it. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] FMT99@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SlikPikker@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) What about sponsor block? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Freetube has Sponsorblock built-in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) Most of the channels I watch with inline sponsor roll from the creator, they do a good job, and I am entertained by it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago* I don't care. I was giving you the opportunity to inform others about something you think is cool. You blew it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SlikPikker@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) What about sponsor block? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Freetube has Sponsorblock built-in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) Most of the channels I watch with inline sponsor roll from the creator, they do a good job, and I am entertained by it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) Freetube has Sponsorblock built-in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) Most of the channels I watch with inline sponsor roll from the creator, they do a good job, and I am entertained by it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) Most of the channels I watch with inline sponsor roll from the creator, they do a good job, and I am entertained by it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago You have the option to disable sponsorblock in freetube. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago Obtrusive ads are frustrating. Perfectly integrated, entertaining, on-brand ads from creators I appreciate? No problem. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago* I don't care. I was giving you the opportunity to inform others about something you think is cool. You blew it. permalink fedilink source parent