It may only take a few seconds for the "skip ad" button to appear on a YouTube video, but sometimes that wait feels like an eternity. Unfortunately, some users have been forced to wait far longer ...

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There are adblocker apps, browser extensions, unsubscribing buttons, skip buttons, cookie opt-outs – the list goes on. Streaming platforms such as YouTube and Netflix now charge the customer if ...