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Tell HN: Spotify now inserts Ads to premium users as well (derp.foo)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Was listening to podcast and got two ads that has buttons to download the advertised app(with gambling related disclaimer) as well as in-app pop ups.

I think it’s time to use my Apple Music included in family sub that I’m already paying for.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

Enshittification is real: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification

[–] nicolairathjen 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'll quickly echo the sentiment on HN: Spotify has always done this for podcasts. This isn't new.

[–] HerrBeter 10 points 1 year ago

I think these ads are from the pod itself, I assume it's harder to get by otherwise. Should payment be per-hours-listened?

[–] Pregnenolone 4 points 1 year ago

Gotta recoup that massive investment in Joe Rogan somehow

[–] LemmyIsFantastic -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's the fucking podcast itself you idiots. Bitch at the creators you love so much.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Podcasts can't embed skippable ads with download links, that's Spotify. Even if it's Spotify podcasts, Spotify is choosing to show ads to premium users.