YouTube is Losing The War Against Adblockers

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howtogeek.com
  • YouTube is intensifying efforts to combat adblockers, including blocking video playback and warning users of potential account suspension.
  • Increased ads on YouTube have driven many users to adblockers, hurting both YouTube’s ad revenue and content creators reliant on ad-based income.
  • Despite these measures, many users are leaving YouTube or finding workarounds, leading creators to seek alternative revenue streams off-platform.
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Don't worry. Linux is only 4% of the total computer market. They aren't bothered with you because Linux isn't worth it.

That's fine, we're happy to keep the better choice to ourselves. 😆