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Re:YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers by YetAnotherNick on Thursday May 11, 2023 @06:57AM (#35900422)
> No, I want an experience that commits to showing the ad(s) up front and not interrupting the video with more ads in the middle.

Of course you would, and of course YT and its creators earns significantly more if they show ad in the middle. Not 100% sure, but AFAIK content creator could disable ad in the middle if they want to.

Re:YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers by jjulius on Sunday May 14, 2023 @11:19PM (#35943547)
>... creators...

Most of what I'm talking about are concerts and music uploaded to YT by fans.