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Re:YouTube addresses lower view counts which seem to be caus... by sebastiennight on Wednesday September 17, 2025 @12:59PM (#45278421)
You're describing an existing plugin called SponsorBlock.

IIRC it even has lots of options such as enabling you to allow/disallow self-sponsor segments (the creator promoting their own product), "like and subscribe" calls to action, shock-and-awe intros, podcast recaps, and several other segment types.

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Re:YouTube addresses lower view counts which seem to be caus... by typpilol on Wednesday September 17, 2025 @02:21PM (#45279462)
YouTube has it built in now. We just need auto skip to be built in now
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Re:YouTube addresses lower view counts which seem to be caus... by SchemaLoad on Wednesday September 17, 2025 @08:55PM (#45283535)
Only for YT Premium users. But since premium views pay creators more it's less of an impact.
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