Wondering how much of the Lemmy user base wouldn’t use an adblocker. If you do use one what other blocking do you use to circumvent data collection, YouTube and reddit front ends and things alike?

  • @JGrffn
    1•6 months ago

    Re: Your YouTube issues: are you based in America? I’m in the EU, might be something regarding that.

    I hadn’t considered that, considering your regulations are light years ahead… I’m from Honduras.

    Downloading filter lists? This is something people do? I’ve never done that.

    Yep, I had never done it before YouTube started its war on adblockers. It’s a 5 second matter, but I do occasionally get blocked entirely for having an adblocker. On some occasions, filter lists hadn’t yet been updated to counter the new blocker, I had to go out and touch grass for a few.

    • Victor
      1•6 months ago

      I’m from Honduras.

      Oh I see, yeah maybe that plays a part then 😊

      Downloading filter lists? This is something people do? I’ve never done that.

      Yep, I had never done it before YouTube started its war on adblockers.

      Ah, right! That dang YouTube 🤌💪

      I had to go out and touch grass for a few.

      😅 Maybe YouTube just wants what’s best for you. For you to go outside and get some fresh air… then go back in and dump your wallet into theirs. 💸