You have some good thoughts here. I do not think that Google Contributor is the answer, though it's in the right ballpark. The advantages of Google Contributo

You have some good thoughts here. I do not think that Google Contributor is the answer, though it's in the right ballpark. The advantages of Google Contributor are reasonably clear. There is at least: 1. Works through Google's existing advertising systems, so easier for them to implement. 2. Minimal work for websites to sign up. 3. Advertisements disappear, while supporting websites. 4. Very little work for the end user to get started. But the disadvantages to me seem quite strong. A few: 1. Advertisers (e.g., Google), can still track you. Those with privacy concerns won't have those concerns addressed. 2. Doesn't remove all ads (even if you pay the maximal amount, it only affects Google ads, as you say). 3. Effectively creates more competition for the ad spots, driving the prices up (good for Google). 4. Does not change content layout. 5. Google still controls the space, where it would be better for the website owner to be able to use that space themselves. 6. Pricing is not clear. What exactly am I getting for what I pay? As competition increases, price goes up. As an end user, I like to know how much I need to pay to get a particular service. I don't want to have to give it much thought. I do think it's great that you're willing to support websites in removing ads. An Adblock Plus survey suggests that there are many users who would be willing to donate, so you're not alone. Full disclosure: I run https://webpass.io https://webpass.io, a service to give money back to the content creators in a way that completely bypasses the advertising industry, rather than working through it (thus protecting privacy). Gives the power to the website owner to control their content, not Google.