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It seems Google is trying to eliminate anything that affects YouTubes bottom line more aggressively than before. Introducing ad-blocker blockers is among one o

It seems Google is trying to eliminate anything that affects YouTubes bottom line more aggressively than before. Introducing ad-blocker blockers is among one of those. Another one I’ve noticed and I’m sure it’s not a coincidence; I always use YouTube via browser on mobile (has some great extensions including ad blockers) and I’ve noticed that the quality on the mobile browser is limited to 360p… There’s no option to increase in the drop-down. I tested on various videos that have 1080p in the web browser and no dice. There’s trying to squeeze every penny from YouTube

somenameforme 3y ago
It has to be kind of odd strategizing for a company like Google. YouTube has reached practical global market saturation. The only way to grow is to squeeze more out of your existing audience. But the more you do that, to more you expose yourself to disruption. The Sword of Damocles, corporate edition?