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Sure and there are browser extensions to avoid some of that. But for me there's a balance and I think some channels go over that line.
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Sure and there are browser extensions to avoid some of that. But for me there's a balance and I think some channels go over that line.
I agree some to take it over the line.
The thing to consider is that these baked in promotions exist because the money that comes from platform generally isn’t really enough to fund a a channel with a big staff.
The other thing to consider is that Sky et al are not putting these clips out of the goodness of their hearts, it’s blatantly a response to piracy.
If Sky sports don’t do it, someone else will and Sky have to pay staff to undertake a whackamole exercise to squash them 24/7 365 because they can’t stop them being uploaded. They might as well upload them themselves, claim the Adsense and utilise the benefits of the content management system to claim all the other Adsense from the re-uploads.
If sky could get away with not giving it away for ‘free’ and put it all behind a paywall, they would.
The thing to consider is that these baked in promotions exist because the money that comes from platform generally isn’t really enough to fund a a channel with a big staff.
The other thing to consider is that Sky et al are not putting these clips out of the goodness of their hearts, it’s blatantly a response to piracy.
If Sky sports don’t do it, someone else will and Sky have to pay staff to undertake a whackamole exercise to squash them 24/7 365 because they can’t stop them being uploaded. They might as well upload them themselves, claim the Adsense and utilise the benefits of the content management system to claim all the other Adsense from the re-uploads.
If sky could get away with not giving it away for ‘free’ and put it all behind a paywall, they would.
It is unlikely to replace Spotify ever for me though. Personally I dislike the tactics YT have used combined with things like history and search, etc. functionality which would be laughable on a 90s web-page and so on while asking the price they are, not using music, etc. the NZ price feels like that maximum that is a good value for the product to me.
Caporegime
I pay for sub I want to be able to turn off all shorts why isn't this possible.
Caporegime
Gl.iNet Slate AX
Travels with me for work, works brilliantly in the office, plug my external drive in and it's a media server and the control panel is fantastic and easy to use.
I make extensive use of the repeater function for networks I connect it to and its not skipped a beat.
The included ad blocker when switched on makes webpages, forums and news sites incredibly clean.
(Sorry, doesn't block youtube ads)
Wifi 6 and easy setup vpns are a bonus too. Sure you could buy some small box for cheaper, load on some software and work it out. But this works out the box right away.
Go find a video
I bought the Beryl AX
Because it's not what's advertised as part of the sub. Just like I can't download in 4k or have youtube come and fluff my balls when I feel like it.
It's possible with YouTube Revanced on Android or on a browser with 'Enhancer for YouTube' extension.
Soldato
@Timber @Raymond Lin have you guys seen the "jump ahead" button when you begin skipping through sponsor spots on videos? Pretty handy imo
I bought the Beryl AX
Enjoy, I believe it's the same spec as the Slate but I make use of the Slates capability to connect to Enterprise wifi. Which I think is one of the few differences.
Soldato
shorts are awful, if i click by accident i can be on there for hours, would love to be able to turn them off too
Caporegime
I watch it mostly on the TV so there are fewer options for fast forward and skipping. I usually just press the Fast Forward button a few times on the remote.
Caporegime
I'll fluff anyone just gimme 48h notice
Soldato
Went and got the £8 a month student premium, couldn't get it anywhere else on VPN :/
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Thank you and yep. Tbh I do most viewing on the PC where I use browser add-ons to skip and also manually jump ahead a lot on videos.
Soldato
Mine has just been cancelled (turkey).
Not sure if I’ve got any options other than forking out £20 a month for family
I don’t need all the music stuff, I wish I could just pay for no adds.
Not sure if I’ve got any options other than forking out £20 a month for family
I don’t need all the music stuff, I wish I could just pay for no adds.
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Bugger, oh well had a good run.
Guess I’ll just have to stump up the £20 a month as the amount we use it can’t go back to ads.
Guess I’ll just have to stump up the £20 a month as the amount we use it can’t go back to ads.
Soldato
Looks like it's time I watched some bollywood movies while connected to VPN, to keep my 5 year old Indian sub alive.
Soldato
Has anyone had any luck signing up while genuinely in one of these countries?
Only ask as I'm in India in a couple of weeks. Would it be the location you signed up in? Or the card's registered address that give you away?
Only ask as I'm in India in a couple of weeks. Would it be the location you signed up in? Or the card's registered address that give you away?
I tried when I was in Turkey and it was having none of it, I assume due to my non Turkish payment card.