For some years now, people have become accustomed to using tools in Internet search engines that allow them to block ads, which can appear as banners on pages or next to videos, which consume a lot of computer RAM. However, those who place them make a living from doing that, and YouTube is one of those companies, trying to set traps for those who use these extensions on its platform of free videos in exchange for commercials.
Many users have come to report that the page behaves in an unusual way if the user uses the blocker, because out of nowhere the videos go forward, in addition to not allowing people to go back to the video or pause it in certain cases that are magically fixed when they deactivate the tool. They also comment that the materials are played without sound or, on the contrary, that the image freezes but the audio continues and the footage returns until they pause and activate resume.
Here is one of the examples shared in reddit:
New Youtube adblock weird behavior – video automatically skips to the end
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In recent years, Youtube has intensified its battle against ad blockers, a trend that significantly affects its advertising revenue. As one of the largest video platforms in the world, YouTube relies heavily on advertising to maintain its business model and continue offering free content to users. However, the increasing use of ad blockers has forced the company to take stricter measures to secure its revenue.
The strategy of Youtube has been the subject of debate. Some argue that the measures are necessary to maintain the economic viability of the platform and support content creators. Others believe that these actions can be seen as coercive and that they should find a balance that does not negatively affect the user experience.
The future of ad blockers in Youtube It is constantly evolving. The platform will continue to develop new strategies to minimize the impact of these blockers while trying to maintain an acceptable user experience. Promoting Premium and improving ad relevance are steps in this direction.
Via: reddit
Author’s note: I have had to experience these issues, since for rare reasons when I put a video on the playback is greatly encouraged, and I have wondered if it would be a bad idea to pay the premium, after all it is the platform that I use the most.
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