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I really wanted to read this but I just can't. It's impossible for me to read anything while constantly being bombarded with all sorts of animated artwork and p

I really wanted to read this but I just can't. It's impossible for me to read anything while constantly being bombarded with all sorts of animated artwork and pointless flicker on the sides. I recently cancelled my Economist subscription because they insist on playing unstoppable video adverts right in the middle of the article text so maybe it's just me being hypersensitive to this sort of thing (And yes I refuse to use ad-blockers). They say it's a sign of intelligence if you are able to focus and ignore distractions. I noticed that some devs even work with the radio on. I don't. I also need to close a door behind me when I work. So even though I am able to create some pretty interesting pieces of artificial intelligence (albeit with moderate productivity), my natural cognitive abilities seem rather limited. My special needs seem to be incompatible even with business models that do include a paid component. I find that a bit disconcerting.

melling 11y ago
Just hit Reader Mode on your iOS/Mac device in Safari. http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/26/iphone-101-how-to-use-reader-mode-in-safari-to-simplify-web-pag/ http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/26/iphone-101-how-to-use-rea... I think Microsoft's browser has it so it should work on Windows too. http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-81-tip-better-reading-internet-explorer-11 http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-81-tip-better-re...
- mintplant 11y ago
  Firefox has this feature as well, on both desktop and Android.
- fauigerzigerk 11y ago
  That's an improvement, but it doesn't remove the animations within the text. Also, I have this perhaps stupid inclination to use published stuff in a way that doesn't undermine the publisher's business model. This sentiment is of course a bit nonsensical if the only other option is to walk away entirely, because that wouldn't make them any money either.

melling 11y ago

Just hit Reader Mode on your iOS/Mac device in Safari. http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/26/iphone-101-how-to-use-reader-mode-in-safari-to-simplify-web-pag/ http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/26/iphone-101-how-to-use-rea... I think Microsoft's browser has it so it should work on Windows too. http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-81-tip-better-reading-internet-explorer-11 http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-81-tip-better-re...

mintplant 11y ago
Firefox has this feature as well, on both desktop and Android.
fauigerzigerk 11y ago
That's an improvement, but it doesn't remove the animations within the text. Also, I have this perhaps stupid inclination to use published stuff in a way that doesn't undermine the publisher's business model. This sentiment is of course a bit nonsensical if the only other option is to walk away entirely, because that wouldn't make them any money either.