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That's not true, there are still lots of ads that you'll have to sit through. They're just not out there by Google, they're out their by the video creator. Whi

That's not true, there are still lots of ads that you'll have to sit through. They're just not out there by Google, they're out their by the video creator. Which, I get it, YouTube isn't paying them enough and they gotta eat. So, it kind of feels like YouTube letting them post their own ads is an intentional choice on YouTube's part to not give me the service I'm paying for.

Arainach 2y ago
This is a weird take. What is an "ad", and how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? If a channel posts a review of a piece of hardware that was sent to them for free by the manufacturer is the entire video an ad?
- lurk2 2y ago
  > What is an "ad", and how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? You can already do this with Sponsorblock. > If a channel posts a review of a piece of hardware that was sent to them for free by the manufacturer is the entire video an ad? Yes.
- latexr 2y ago
  > What is an "ad" Considering YouTubers have to disclose paid promotions, this isn’t nearly as grey as your question suggests. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235 https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235
- samrus 2y ago
  > What is an "ad", and how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? This is solved. Crowdsourcing. Look up sponsorblock
- Dylan16807 2y ago
  > What is an "ad" While the line is fuzzy, there's definitely a line. For example, when a video cuts away from the content to talk about a sponsor that's a clear ad. > how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? Removing would be somewhat difficult. Banning would not be complicated. Companies word those kinds of agreements all the time. > If a channel posts a review of a piece of hardware that was sent to them for free by the manufacturer is the entire video an ad? I'd say it depends, but the answer doesn't really matter. That's a straightforward category that can be allowed or not allowed directly, no need to worry about semantics.
  - Arainach 2y ago
    HN is such a weird place. "Free speech" libertarianism when it comes to companies restricting hate speech on their platforms while simultaneously advocating for companies to ban sponsored content.
    - Dylan16807 2y ago
      I have taken neither of those positions. And I would not take the first position. Even so, I can see how someone could have those opinions if they strongly distrust attempts at restricting hate speech. The desire for a platform that lets you say whatever you want, but not in exchange for money, is something that makes sense.
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    - jjulius 2y ago
      Sounds like you're hearing one user express one opinion, another user express a different opinion, and are trying to distill them into a singular "HN" opinion. I don't think it works that way.

Arainach 2y ago

This is a weird take. What is an "ad", and how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? If a channel posts a review of a piece of hardware that was sent to them for free by the manufacturer is the entire video an ad?

lurk2 2y ago
> What is an "ad", and how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? You can already do this with Sponsorblock. > If a channel posts a review of a piece of hardware that was sent to them for free by the manufacturer is the entire video an ad? Yes.
latexr 2y ago
> What is an "ad" Considering YouTubers have to disclose paid promotions, this isn’t nearly as grey as your question suggests. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235 https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235
samrus 2y ago
> What is an "ad", and how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? This is solved. Crowdsourcing. Look up sponsorblock
Dylan16807 2y ago
> What is an "ad" While the line is fuzzy, there's definitely a line. For example, when a video cuts away from the content to talk about a sponsor that's a clear ad. > how would you expect any company to remove in-video "ads" without rampant accusations of censorship? Removing would be somewhat difficult. Banning would not be complicated. Companies word those kinds of agreements all the time. > If a channel posts a review of a piece of hardware that was sent to them for free by the manufacturer is the entire video an ad? I'd say it depends, but the answer doesn't really matter. That's a straightforward category that can be allowed or not allowed directly, no need to worry about semantics.
- Arainach 2y ago
  HN is such a weird place. "Free speech" libertarianism when it comes to companies restricting hate speech on their platforms while simultaneously advocating for companies to ban sponsored content.
  - Dylan16807 2y ago
    I have taken neither of those positions. And I would not take the first position. Even so, I can see how someone could have those opinions if they strongly distrust attempts at restricting hate speech. The desire for a platform that lets you say whatever you want, but not in exchange for money, is something that makes sense.
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  - jjulius 2y ago
    Sounds like you're hearing one user express one opinion, another user express a different opinion, and are trying to distill them into a singular "HN" opinion. I don't think it works that way.