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[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I understand why they do it. I even sympathize. But I don't have to like it.

I'm properly sick and tired of hearing about NordVPN and a handful of other brands that have decided to pollute the whole of Youtube with their shitty ads.

The other thing that disgusts me is when said Youtubers shill NordVPN as if they actually tried it themselves and recommend the service personally. They haven't: they've been paid by NordVPN to spew out their bullshit convincingly on their behalf.

So why I understand why Youtubers sell out, they're still sellouts, and just hearing them shill NordVPN brings a slight taste of vomit to my mouth.