Google is intentionally throttling YouTube videos, slowing down users with ad blockers
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Google is intentionally throttling YouTube videos, slowing down users with ad blockers
"Ad blockers violate YouTube's terms of service. Google is ramping up its campaign against ad-blockers, making it increasingly annoying to watch content on the platform."
"Users have reported that Google is intentionally slowing down YouTube videos for ad-blocker users, preventing normal playback with interruptions and black screens."
Google is intensifying its efforts to combat ad blockers on YouTube, marking a notable shift in how it addresses users who attempt to bypass advertisements. Recent reports reveal that users with ad-blockers experience significant playback issues, including slow loading times and interruptions, as Google has made changes to close loopholes that allowed ad-free viewing without paying for YouTube Premium. Some users have cited receiving countdown prompts urging them to disable their ad-blockers, exemplifying the platform's aggressive stance against those circumventing ads.
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