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SponsorBlock (and DeArrow): "YouTube is currently experimenting with server-si…" - Fosstodon (fosstodon.org)

submitted 5 months ago by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/technology@beehaw.org

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cross-posted from: https://lazysoci.al/post/14579120

YouTube is currently experimenting with server-side ad injection. This means that the ad is being added directly into the video stream.

This breaks sponsorblock since now all timestamps are offset by the ad times.

For now, I set up the server to detect when someone is submitting from a browser with this happening and rejecting the submission to prevent the database from getting filled with incorrect submissions.

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[–] mynamesnotrick@lemmy.zip 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Damn, also would break ublock I assume?

[–] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 31 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I am expecting that is exactly the point. I don't think they'll win, tho. We'll find a way around it.

[–] themurphy@lemmy.ml 7 points 5 months ago

uBlock might be out at some point, but modified APKs will probably live forever.

Pirates, aaargh.. always finds a way.

[–] DarkenLM@kbin.earth 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

uBO is all kinds of broken for multiple people right now. It's a constant cat and mouse game, but YouTube seems to be winning for now.

[–] millie@beehaw.org 16 points 5 months ago (1 children)

uBlock Origin works fine for me on youtube. Just make sure you keep it updated and don't run multiple blockers.

[–] mobyduck648@beehaw.org 2 points 5 months ago

I've noticed pretty much zero disruption on Firefox with uBlock Origin and SponsorBlock despite Google's best efforts. Every time I thought I'd eventually be paying Google the Danegeld to avoid the firehose of spam I've been pleasantly surprised.