YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for a premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos.

    • Hellsadvocate@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Yeah YouTube a loss leader. I can’t even imagine how much anyone would need to sink in to have something even remotely close

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      1 year ago

      True, especially if one wants to host all those different formats. I can imagine sticking to one would reduce the cost dramatically, but also usability and user satisfaction.