YouTube has started hiding the Skip Ads countdown
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YouTube now hides the Skip button for ads until you can use it

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube ad segments can be annoying but have a Skip option available after a few seconds.

  • Users have noticed a change in the Skip button’s display, potentially leading to confusion.

  • The absence of a countdown timer in the Skip button’s usual spot seems to be intentional.

  • Sudo Sodium @lemdro.idEnglish
    5·
    3 months ago

    They probably make money from sharing my data with 3rd parties , though it’s not as benefitical as the data of someone in other countries I live in Syria

    • Possibly linuxEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      That makes sense as I’m sure no company wants the drama in Syria

      • Sudo Sodium @lemdro.idEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        You mean you don’t wanna use a Syrian VPN server , or you don’t wanna use a VPN if you ever lived in Syria ?

        • Mango@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          2 months ago

          I don’t wanna use a Syrian VPN server. I’m familiar with the name of the country which means there’s some kind of controversy happening there. That’s how I hear about places. 😅

          • Sudo Sodium @lemdro.idEnglish
            1·
            2 months ago

            Well the only thing you would get from a Syrian VPN server is no ads on Meta - YouTube and a few other apps , otherwise you’d need a VPN for the VPN to use things that aren’t available here … like: indeed (jobs) , Netflix , Gitlab , linktree , Google play (mostly works but sometimes need a VPN ) and other things I can’t remember