removeadblockthing is a userscript that removes YouTube's ad blocker detection warnings and buffering interruptions.
YouTube displays "still buffering" and "Experiencing interruptions?" messages to users running ad blockers, degrading the viewing experience. This userscript works alongside existing ad blockers like uBlock Origin to suppress these warnings and bypass the detection mechanism that triggers playback interruptions. The script runs in Tampermonkey, a browser extension that executes custom JavaScript on web pages, allowing it to modify YouTube's behavior without requiring changes to the ad blocker itself.
Developers should adopt this tool if they use an ad blocker on YouTube and want to eliminate the interruption warnings without switching ad blockers or modifying their browser configuration. The script is designed to complement rather than replace existing ad blocking solutions, making it suitable for anyone already invested in tools like uBlock Origin. The README identifies potential conflicts with other Tampermonkey scripts and network-level ad blocking, suggesting users troubleshoot by disabling conflicting extensions or checking DNS and firewall settings if issues persist.
The project maintains an active repository with contributions from multiple developers. The maintainer has acknowledged community support and encourages users to report bugs and submit pull requests for improvements.
