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

  • @DevCat
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    71 month ago

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

    • @[email protected]
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      1 month 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.

      • aedelred
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        131 month ago

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

      • m-p{3}
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        111 month ago

        At least I can trim those away if needed.