itechnews·TechNewsbyirradiated [VERGE] YouTube tests disabling videos for people using ad blockers[ sourced from The Verge ]https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/29/23778879/youtube-videos-disabling-ad-blockers-detectionOpen linkView original on radiation.party29Comments9
IIAccidentallyCame replylemmy.dbzer0.comAny good android apps for peertube? I see a few search results, not sure which is good1
bboonhet replylemm.eePeertube exists, but it will probably never replace YouTube for even 1% of its' users. Unlike Twitter and Reddit, YouTube actually pays its' content creators. Without the ad money, it won't be worth it for many.1
vvizhal007 lemmy.world4Hide 4 repliesYT premium has been the most worth it investment for me. especially if you’re able to change location using a VPN and getting it for $1.50 a month.2
vvizhal007 replylemmy.worldDon’t use one now, tried a bunch back in the day I think one of Nord or Tunnel Bear.2
Sooo what’s the federated alternative? I see a pattern here
Peertube
Any good android apps for peertube? I see a few search results, not sure which is good
Peertube exists, but it will probably never replace YouTube for even 1% of its' users.
Unlike Twitter and Reddit, YouTube actually pays its' content creators. Without the ad money, it won't be worth it for many.
YT premium has been the most worth it investment for me. especially if you’re able to change location using a VPN and getting it for $1.50 a month.
Theoretically, which location would that be?
India
Don’t use one now, tried a bunch back in the day I think one of Nord or Tunnel Bear.
Good luck Google. I don't think this is an arms race they can win.