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YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete (www.yahoo.com)
submitted 2 months ago by downpunxx@fedia.io to c/technology@lemmy.world
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YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

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[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

YouTube tests server-side ads to make ~~your coveted blocker~~ YouTube obsolete

ftfy

[–] enbyecho@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

But do you have a viable alternative in your back pocket?

[–] ryan_@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I’m pretty happy with Nebula. I tried it back when it was still bundled with curiosity stream but now I just subscribe to nebula.

It obviously isn’t anywhere near a full YouTube replacement, but it’s pretty good.