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SponsorBlock – Skip over sponsorship segments on YouTube

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192 points bgstry | 1 comments | 21 Apr 21 07:04 UTC | HN request time: 0.213s | source
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rPlayer6554 ◴[21 Apr 21 08:43 UTC] No.26886888[source]▶
I understand people don't like ads, but at some point doesn't someone have to pay creators for content? This feels just like stealing: I don't know how you can justify it: sponsor spots don't track you and they don't slow down your computer. Yes they are a minor inconvenience but they make the content you watch possible.
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1. eska ◴[21 Apr 21 14:53 UTC] No.26890430[source]▶
I watched a video by a successful streamer giving advice to new streamers on how to build a career in that industry. He said that all these ads and partner programs aren't even worth it, unless you're one of the top 1%. The pay is relatively low (the platform takes a large cut) and you often have to sign over exclusive rights. He said that donations (using external services) and most importantly Patreon are the best way to go. So I just block all ads and sponsor segments, and donate a few bucks here or there.