While it's cool to see them trying out some unconventional ways of monetization, I have a feeling this won't last for very long.
Secondly, actual users of our site have not complained, except for a few of our mods who say it makes it harder for them to find bad channels and flag them. So it's likely to last quite a while, since it's very successful in its goal.
If some kid turns 'safe search' off in google and types in 'porn' - will the parents get mad at google?
User looks up xxx on Google for xxx
The intent is different and the auto-redirect, even at 5 seconds, is troubling.
Not sure where you derived them, but my only point was: usually when enough outraged people are outraged someone/some company gives in. Unfortunate, but true. Personally, I think it's a great idea.