Google denies longer unskippable ads on YouTube

YouTube says it’s not serving hourslong unskippable ads to users with ad blockers
Google has denied reports that it’s serving unskippable ads that last for minutes or even hours to some YouTube users who have ad blockers enabled, instead blaming ad blockers themselves for any “suboptimal viewing experience.” Users have complained of seeing unskippable YouTube ads ranging from a few minutes to several hours in duration.
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YouTube is serving up hours of continuous ads for some, but Google says it's not a bug
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Frustrated YouTube viewers seek explanation for hour-long unskippable ads (Updated: Clarification)
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