r/technology • u/moeka_8962 • Jan 25 '25

Social Media Frustrated YouTube viewers seek explanation for hour-long unskippable ads (Update: Statement)

https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-long-unskippable-ads-problem-3519957/
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u/ObscuraGaming Jan 25 '25

We really have to rethink all of this. I as a developer consider this to be a vicious cycle and it's only going to get worse.

People hate ads > People avoid ads like the plague > Companies pay essentially nothing per ad viewed > Developer barely makes money > Developer increases ad frequency > People hate ads ...

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u/mynameisollie Jan 25 '25

They’ve got so bad on YouTube, if I’m watching on my TV I just end up turning it off and doing something else because they’re too annoying. I can imagine that’s the last thing they’d want.

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u/Facepisserz Jan 25 '25

Tizentube app on Samsung tv. You have to sideload it in developer mode. No ad YouTube app for smart tv. Works flawlessly.

Also look up stremio and paired with real debrid.