It's not a mystery why YouTube is considering offering an ad-free version of its site to paying subscribers. Thanks to ad blocking software, there already are millions of potential viewers who pay nothing for an ad-free experience, and it makes sense to test whether these digital freeloaders would be willing to pay if they had a subscription-based option.
As Ad Blocker Usage Explodes, Can YouTube Win Back Scofflaws With a Subscription Model?
Users revolt against pre-roll
