That doesn't imply anything about youtube's ads. The way you exercise control over your attention is by closing the tab/app in this case.

The way I excercise control is by blocking that ad, unconditionally, with extreme prejudice, no due process and no survivors.

That's fine, and quite reasonable, as long as it works. Google has no obligation to maintain that state of affairs. I agree that Google isn't entitled to your attention. My point is that, just because they're clamping down on ad-blockers, doesn't mean they think they're entitled to your attention.

They can try all they want. We'll also resist all we want too. I'm just tired of the endless "freeloader" shaming posts.