• @dogebread@lemm.ee
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    1010 months ago

    Waaaay more painful. Lately, primarily when via Chromecast, I get ads that are three to 15+ minutes long. Whole music videos forced into the middle of my kid watching a kids show. One time I got a literal sermon as an ad. The whole thing.

    It feels like it should be illegal, especially for kids videos. I’m doing dishes the room over and have to stop, dry my hands, dig through my phone to find the skip button.

    • @AdamHenry@discuss.tchncs.de
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      410 months ago

      Before COVID hit, I remember people talking about watching YT content as a regular viewing medium which I thought was sort of low rent. Changed my mind when I discovered the crazy amount of choice and content. Got rid of Netflix and bought YT premium.

      • @jtk
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        510 months ago

        You really thought it was that bad? YT replaced Discovery/Science channel for me over a decade ago.

        • @AdamHenry@discuss.tchncs.de
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          210 months ago

          Honestly, at the time I though YT was just prank videos. Covid hit and somehow Time Team wound up in my preference algorithm and I got hooked on the show. I mean I even patiently waited for several weeks to get a logo embossed shirt instead of canceling the order. The lady in charge of merchandise said the show got a second wind due to everyone being home.