YouTube has entered a new tier of unpleasant for ad blocker users - as a frequent YouTube watcher I don't understand why you can't just turn your blockers off
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The ongoing conflict between YouTube and ad blockers has escalated, with complaints from users about YouTube throttling video speeds, imposing unskippable black screens, and blocking playback unless certain conditions are met. Users are sharing strategies on forums like Reddit and Brave to bypass these restrictions. Despite some suggestions being successful, many users still struggle. This raises questions about whether paying for YouTube Premium is the only viable solution for an ad-free experience, even as some users express that the free version remains sufficient.
Users are increasingly frustrated by YouTube's new tactics, such as throttling video speeds, adding unskippable black screens, and blocking playback unless ad blockers are disabled.
The ongoing conflict between YouTube and ad blockers highlights a battle where users are constantly trying to circumvent restrictions while YouTube pushes for increased revenue from ads.
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