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Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions

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  1. semiquaver · · focus · HN ↗
    Did anyone actually read the linked wiki in full? It’s basically saying “if there are embedded ads in certain live (likely sports) content we carry you may see them even on an ad-free plan because we don’t have an alternative. Also we might try to promote different tiers of Disney+ itself within the app so to the extent you see that as an ad, that’s an exception to ‘ad-free’”

    I’m all for consumer awareness but I’m begging everyone to stop freaking out over prosaic non-issues like this.

    1. DonsDiscountGas · · focus · HN ↗
      > Also we might try to promote different tiers of Disney+ itself within the app so to the extent you see that as an ad, that’s an exception to ‘ad-free’”

      Yes I see that as an ad. Do you not? Does anyone not? And if I'm on the highest paying ad free plan, what are they promoting to me?

      1. Gareth321 · · focus · HN ↗
        I strongly agree, and it frustrates me when people and companies claim that advertising their own products "doesn't count." I cancelled my YouTube Premium plan because of ads. These are all the ads they permit on Premium, despite advertising everywhere that Premium removes all ads:

        * Ads in YouTube feeds for other google products and services.

        * Ads underneath videos for products from the channel owner.

        * Sponsorships within videos from the channel owner.

        * Advertising overlays (supported IN THE APP BY GOOGLE) for products and services from the channel owner.

        * Email advertisements for Google products and services.

        * Community post advertisements from channel owners which show up in the YouTube feed.

        I contacted support to enquire and they state these are not considered advertising.

        1. ApolloFortyNine · · focus · HN ↗
          >* Ads underneath videos for products from the channel owner. > >* Sponsorships within videos from the channel owner.

          I actually agree this is a bit annoying, but also the alternative is Google banning Youtubers from finding their own advertising partners, which I'm sure people would hate.

          1. layer8 · · focus · HN ↗
            More importantly, it would lead to more “product placement” and other underhanded product/brand promotions.

            And the real annoyance with YouTube Premium is that the UI is still full of engagement dark patterns.

            1. RugnirViking · · focus · HN ↗
              no it wouldn't, such things are straight up illegal in most places? You have to clearly disclose ads + have clear distinction between ad content and rest of content. A bunch of youtubers have gotten in trouble for this?
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