TL;DR
- YouTube is apparently testing a three-strikes policy for people who block ads on the platform.
- The policy would eventually see users barred from watching videos.
- The company has since confirmed the test in a statement to Android Authority.
Update: June 30, 2023 (3:15 AM ET): YouTube has now confirmed that it is indeed testing a three-strikes policy for ad blocking on its platform. You can read more details, including how it works, over here.
Original article: June 29, 2023 (10:40 AM ET): YouTube requires users to pay for YouTube Premium if they’d like an ad-free experience, but some users have bypassed ads by using third-party apps or ad blockers instead. Now, it looks like the video platform is testing a way to fight back.
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-three-strikes-policy-block-ads-3340340/
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