# YouTube's war against its users

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/youtubes-war-against-its-users/21164
**Category:** Off Topic
**Created:** 2024-09-28T10:47:27Z
**Posts:** 31
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## Post 28 by @Astatine — 2024-10-01T16:37:34Z

> [@anon48875053](#):
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> NewPipe, Tubular, FreeTube, or any other frontend that connects directly to YouTube will not work if your IP is blacklisted, you will be asked to log in.
> 
> If your IP is blacklisted, then your only option is signing in on [youtube.com](http://youtube.com/), official apps, or Grayjay.

I personally switch IVPN servers, and that solves the issue. It may sound inconvenient, but whenever my IP address is blocked, I “visit” many locations until the website blocking my IP address functions normally.

> [@anon48875053](#):
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> Grayjay is currently the best application to watch content. It works without logging in if your IP isn’t blacklisted, and even if it is, you can just choose to log in.

I’m currently using NewPipe, Invidious, and Freetube and I haven’t had any issues due to what I said earlier.

> [@IksNorTen](#):
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> As @anon48875053 and I mentionned, when you use a VPN connected in Lithuania or Albania you don’t have any ads (same thing for people in Russia afaik).
> 
> I think THIS could be a way to circumvent new ad-injection method from YouTube, just use YouTube with a VPN connected in these countries.

Sadly IVPN doesn’t support any of those servers. I may try with other servers, however, and give an update later.

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