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Twitch continues to deteriorate as a platform because what do you mean I can’t TAB OUT TO MY SECOND MONITOR DURING THE AD BREAK

I NEED TO FOCUS THE TAB AND THE WINDOW FOR THE AD TO PLAY???

X/Twitter.

  • The_Hideous_Orgalorg@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    I don’t understand how anyone can use the Internet without ublock. I have before, and am about to again, change fuel stations due to them installing those stupid ad playing pumps.

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      3 days ago

      Seeing those was one of the more dystopian experiences I had when visiting the US a while back. The entire concept was absolutely insane to me.

      What maybe surprised me the most is that they weren’t vandalised. Like, if my nearest gas station had one of those you can bet that I would get a ski mask and go smash them up at night when the station was closed. After a couple rounds I can only assume they would get the message and stop installing them. I’m honestly surprised that people doing just that isn’t more common in the US.

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      3 days ago

      it wont block twitch ads, they add it to thier videos, so it somewhat unblockable. i heard its expensive, thats why google doesnt do it.

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      4 days ago

      Some of the fuel pumps have a hidden mute option. The 2nd button from the top right usually mutes them for me.

      • The_Hideous_Orgalorg@sh.itjust.works
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        3 days ago

        I’ve tried all the buttons with no luck. But also, I’m just going to vote with my wallet and stop doing business with them for doing stupid stuff like that.