That’s a major reason why I don’t watch sports. I couldn’t imagine watching it with my kid, either.
For those who watch the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League), they don’t advertise when you watch live stream games through their official YouTube channel. But if they decide to put gambling ads there, I’m out.
Yep it’s the same for me. I absolutely loathe the gambling ads and it was the last straw for me to tune out of watching most sports. I still watch baseball, but it doesn’t seem to be quite as prevalent in those broadcasts for some reason
I find it unethical to advertise “products” that are either highly addictive or cause harm to an audience.
Gambling, smoking, alcohol, etc. These are all common in regular YouTube ads, and to have them play during a family-friendly event/sport isn’t something I want to support or view myself.
That’s a major reason why I don’t watch sports. I couldn’t imagine watching it with my kid, either.
For those who watch the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League), they don’t advertise when you watch live stream games through their official YouTube channel. But if they decide to put gambling ads there, I’m out.
Yep it’s the same for me. I absolutely loathe the gambling ads and it was the last straw for me to tune out of watching most sports. I still watch baseball, but it doesn’t seem to be quite as prevalent in those broadcasts for some reason
Just out of curiosity, what makes seeing a gambling ad untenable for you?
I find it unethical to advertise “products” that are either highly addictive or cause harm to an audience.
Gambling, smoking, alcohol, etc. These are all common in regular YouTube ads, and to have them play during a family-friendly event/sport isn’t something I want to support or view myself.
Ads are damaging, and ads promoting these products go beyond that. This has been widely studied showing detrimental effects, even on young people and children.
I’d rather not pollute my own mind, or the minds of my family, to sit through a game promoting these things.