• popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    8
    ·
    1 year ago

    I’ve been using the nightly build, using the desktop extensions for a while now. It’s SO worth it. In particular, the YouTube “SponsorBlock” is super convenient.

      • popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        3
        ·
        1 year ago

        I have other tweaks and scripts that I have written for personal usage. Using nightly Firefox makes it so I can use those tweaks universally on desktop and phone.

    • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      arrow-down
      11
      ·
      1 year ago

      While I get it, sponsors are what enable the content you watch to even exist. It’s one thing if it’s youtube ads, but those sponsors are directly partnered with and paying content creators. On the other hand, Patreon is really the best way to go for content you truly care about.

      • MrNobody@sh.itjust.works
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        8
        ·
        1 year ago

        I find this take amusing. Blocking the ads means the content creator doesn’t get paid for those ads since they won’t get seen by those end users, but sponsor’s have already paid the creator for that part. Whether you watch it or not the money has already changed hands, all it does is automate you skipping those segments.

        • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          While I agree in the short term, video analytics still come into play for future sponsorships and payouts. Do you think a sponsor will be willing to continue paying a creator if their sponsor segments receive no watch time?

      • popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        1 year ago

        I’m 100% not going to buy anything from those sponsored segments.

        Also, there is a white list option for your favorite creators

      • rdeets@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        1 year ago

        Interesting bootlicker take amidst a content creator strike in Hollywood. Granted YouTube isn’t under those Unions, but the power dynamics are quite similar (#YouTubeUnion)

        Sponsors don’t give a shit about creators, they are just an annoying necessity for the content creator.

        Why give a shit about a sponsor who doesn’t give a shit about the YouTuber you enjoy?

      • Obi@sopuli.xyz
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        1 year ago

        Do they actually lose anything from these sponsorships if you just skip that part? Because that’s basically what the addon does. I’m not sure these sponsorships go as far as looking at minutes watched or whatever, I assumed it’s a pre-agreed amount.

        • beanz@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          must be, because half of them have the sponsor segment as its own chapter in the video, making it super easy to skip. I don’t imagine they would make it as easy if they really wanted you to watch it.

      • JTskulk@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        arrow-down
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        I’m sure parent is totally fine being subsidized by all the people not running it.