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Re:NewPipe – ad-free, open-source Android YouTube client by anoncake on Friday July 17, 2020 @02:09PM (#23873586)
It doesn't remove ads, it just doesn't play them. Why do you expect the developer spend effort on funneling money to Google while degrading the viewing experience?
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Re:NewPipe – ad-free, open-source Android YouTube client by namdnay on Friday July 17, 2020 @02:58PM (#23874112)
Because they’re the ones hosting and serving the video?
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Re:NewPipe – ad-free, open-source Android YouTube client by anoncake on Saturday July 18, 2020 @04:18AM (#23879930)
No one forces them to do that. They're free to charge for their services.
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