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I guess rethinking the browser metaphor could help.
Like who tells you that ads couldnt just be displayed on an invisible popup window? Or a second screen?
Those sites generally detect if you dont load certain content. So I guess cosmetic filtering (downloading but not displaying) could already help
I create a ublock filter. Out of interest, what exotic media are you trying to find specifically that requires using those sites?
YouTube I have been able to clear cache and start the free trial again.
toggle quick fixes in the filter menu
I like to open them in either its own browser or a virtual machines browser. One that wipes it's cache/tracking/etc each time you exit. Its not great but at least it sandboxes it a bit in an area not connected to any of my other data
I usually try searching for alternatives via Yandex
On iOS, Wipr 2 blocks ads AND overrides “disable your adblocker” things (and autoplaying videos, cookie shit, and tons of other stuff)