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      1 year ago

      Not quite true.

      They're paid ALSO based on how long people watch (which skipping decreases) and their sponsors offer deals based on their conversion metrics, which can't happen if people don't watch.

      I pay for YouTube premium and all the sponsor shit does annoy me too. As much as I like Legal Eagle, him having 2 ads and a sponsor IN each videos on top of the ads I don't see with Premium really makes me want to use sponsor block, but I mostly listen to stuff on my phone.

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          1 year ago

          Oh, you still can? Some time ago it was giving me all kinds of error when using it so I just stopped. I'll try again and see if it can get it working.
          Thanks!