[Gee8r9]

Adblockers are breaking TOS. It was not a big problem so far, but Google may eventually lock down the platform.

I really hope in some sort of long-term compromise, where adblockers are slightly disadvantaged (slower speed, lower resolution), but can still access YouTube without any login or obstacles.

Look what happened to Facebook, twitter...

[frereubu]

Can you point to the clause in YouTube's TOS that state this? I've heard people claim this before, but a search in https://www.youtube.com/static?gl=GB&template=terms for "block" shows nothing.

[b112]

It's likely not in the tos, because why would it need to be?

If someone doesn't want you on their site, and you haven't paid, they have zero obligation to let you stay. tos aren't binding, they're just a list of things people think you should know.

[ta1243]

I suspect

"circumvent, disable, fraudulently engage, or otherwise interfere with the Service"

may apply.

[LocalH]

I wish we could prohibit most forms of advertising. I find them quite ableist, and thus discriminatory.