As its contract dispute between Disney stretches into its second full week, YouTube has started sending subscribers payouts.

The unexpected blackout of popular channels ESPN and ABC on YouTube TV understandably prompted immediate backlash from viewers. When both channels went dark on Oct. 30, news surfaced that YouTube TV and Disney were negotiating a new carriage agreement,

Google and Disney still haven't reached a deal, but the two sides have shown interest in bring ABC and ESPN back on YouTube TV in the meantime.

YouTube TV subscribers still do not have access to ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, as well as related recorded content on their DVRs from Disney brands. As of Saturday, Disney and Google-owned YouTube TV continue to go back and forth in negotiations for a new carriage agreement after the previous one expired Oct. 30.

Newsweek has rounded up alternative ways you can stream your favorite shows and sports games during the blackout.

YouTube TV is offering subscribers a $20 credit as they wait to regain access to channels including ABC and ESPN

The answer is a predictably unsatisfying mix of "maybe a smidgen," "probably less than you think" and "it's complicated."