YouTube Slows Site Performance for Ad-Block Users, Sparks User Complaints
SAN FRANCISCO, California – YouTube users are reporting decreased site performance when using ad blockers, suggesting that the platform may be intentionally slowing down the site for these users. Complaints have surfaced on Reddit, with some users sharing videos demonstrating the issue. These videos show that when an ad blocker is enabled, the video playback is unable to keep up with the speed, resulting in pauses and disruptions. However, turning off the ad blocker immediately …