[underscoremark]

I wish I could ad-block YouTube ads that don't let me "skip" in 5 seconds (that seems to be a good measure of my tolerance). The ads I do remember, and maybe the most effective, are the ones that only run for 5 seconds. "Tropicana" ran a 5 seconds ad for it's juice: very effective; I still remember it, I like their juice. There is a lot of content I'll not even bother to watch because I can't stand the pre-advertisement.

I love YouTube for catching up on the late night talk shows, checking out the latest Cyanide and Happiness shorts, or watching cool documentary; I used to spend hours watching content. Lately, however, I can't stand to stay for one or two videos, because the ads are so offensive. I'll close the app/website and find something else to do.

A few years ago I cut my satellite service, and now I refuse to subscribe to cable/satellite again. I have local, over-the-air channels, but I don't watch them anymore either. After being a few years without that kind of TV advertising, I realise how obnoxious advertising really is. It's a total assault on the senses! Advertising on the Internet is heading this way, and I'm equally disgusted.

Anyway... You asked how I feel. Yay ad-blockers!