Re:YouTube-dl fork with additional features and fixes
by musicale on Monday September 11, 2023 @06:51PM
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> Using a DVR/VCR recorded the broadcast as is. You're download idea bypasses all of the ads. Unless, without stating so, you'd accept a download file with the ads embedded.
That's what automatic SkipMode is for!
https://explore.tivo.com/how-to/SkipMode
Unfortunately:
"Note: The SkipMode feature is available only on certain recorded shows; we hope to make it available for the most popular shows on the most popular channels watched by TiVo subscribers"
A limitation that 0.000% of viewers wanted.
Re:YouTube-dl fork with additional features and fixes
by dylan604 on Monday September 11, 2023 @07:07PM
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curious if they were working with broadcasters to embed cuetones that the unit would scan to locate which is why it took a bit of time "after recording" for the skip icon to work. if that's the case, then it's obvious why it didn't catch on. (i say didn't because i have no idea if Tivo is still a thing or how old the page linked is.)
While YT might originally have started with the Yous of the world creating content, it has greatly evolved from that where very professional types are releasing to it. Of course YT loves that as it means much more interest from users to their site. However, you know that concessions had to be made to convince music labels to release their content on the platform. We all know what those mean.