I had read the the deal between Roku and YouTube allowed Roku to interject more ads for revenue than would be experienced on the Smartphone or computer, however, it is the increasing length of ads before you can skip them that sucks. When you restart a paused YouTube video after a short time you have to watch a 50+ second ad. The in watch ads are also getting longer.
It has become almost unwatchable at this point. YouTube on my computer no problem. YouTube on my phone no problem. YouTube app on my Roku 50 second long commercials in the middle of the video. I like to fall asleep with YouTube on in the background but when a commercial pops up every few minutes, it makes it impossible. This is NOT a Google issue so spare me the excuses. This is 100% a Roku thing.
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These ads are completely ridiculous. Today, I fast-forwarded through a creators sponsored advertisement to be presented with a 45 second unskippable ad. Thereafter, the YouTube video resumed (at the wrong spot as usual) for 4 seconds, at which point I was given another 15 second unskippable ad. This is 100% a Roku problem. I can watch on my phone or PC (or even an old PS3) with normal, mostly skippable ads at acceptable intervals as per Googles standards on YouTube advertisements. I understand that Roku is in the business of making advertisement money, but get it out of my YouTube videos and put them in your own Roku app. These practices are borderline predatory and should be ended immediately.
Redlummada I guess you haven't watched cable/satellite TV in a while. Commercials lasting 1 to 3 minutes has been pretty common for years. It is not a surprise that YT and others are starting to do the same thing, especially with the competitive market in streaming/broadcasting/advertising, the mergers of companies trying to survive and, in some cases, going out of business.
