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Re:Does uBlock Origin (uBO) currently bypass YouTube's adblo... by account42 on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @09:08AM (#38544053)
> Sure, ad revenue is an important method of funding media

No it isn't. It's a horrible method of funding media because as you correctly realized it ends up lowering the quality of that media. This isn't just a problem with YouTube's implementation, it is an inherent aspect of ad-based funding.

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Re:Does uBlock Origin (uBO) currently bypass YouTube's adblo... by SiempreViernes on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @12:12PM (#38546671)
I didn't say it is a desirable method, but look at any (mass) media and you will find ads and sponsorships there: clearly they are important to the production of (mass) media.
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Re:Does uBlock Origin (uBO) currently bypass YouTube's adblo... by ddalex on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @10:30AM (#38545126)
I mean, the other well known way is to pay with money directly. YT offers that. But certain people don't want to pay, either directly or with their attention.

What other avenue is there to pay for stuff you consume ?

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