When you block ads on YouTube, the ads are deleted. This has the problem of not giving creators money, forcing you to actually spend $10/mo or whatever the average Patreon subscription is. What if there was an option for an ad to play in the background while a black rectangle covers the screen while temporarily muting the browser tab? (Since the ad still plays in the background, the creator still gets money, allowing you to be a freeloader) edit: peertube has no ads
I think the point is to not waste time and get straight to the video. If I’m watching a black screen, I may aswel have something to look at while I’m waiting
There are plenty of ads that are so repulsive that a blank screen is preferable.