YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

  • DevCat
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    8 months ago

    Yet another reason I’m glad I use youtube-dl.

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      8 months ago

      If they’re truly server-side injected, then they would also appear permanently in any downloaded copy because the server would be telling the client what pieces are available-including the ad pieces with no way to differentiate.

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        8 months ago

        At least if still downloads them you can edit them out if it’s something you want to save.