It used to work in the past, not now. Since maybe two years ago, all the streaming sites - including Viki and including all the illegal ones - ask to deactivate adblock before being able to watch a single video.
You made me curious. Is it working for you still? Maybe a question of your location?
I donāt think it works that way, the ads are likely generated and are not directly embedded in the video⦠Iām sure Viki wouldnāt want to leave such marketing decision to CMs⦠that is a business decision within Viki company, they work on ads contracts. I understand the frustration, but consider understanding that licenses have gotten very expensive, so if you donāt subscribe the ads pay a portion for your viewing, these days, itās all about ads⦠I hate them just as much, another reason I gave up US TV watching⦠and I donāt buy magazinesā¦