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If you see major issues then you should say what they are. I think trading some battery/mains power and a bit of wear on the device for using an otherwise ad-ba
by jimmaswell 9y ago
If you see major issues then you should say what they are. I think trading some battery/mains power and a bit of wear on the device for using an otherwise ad-based service sounds fine.
- acqq 9y agoFirst consider how much is "some battery." E.g. do you really want that more computing work allows higher payments? Bad luck paying anything not cents when you don't have your computer or a mobile plugged in the wall. Who's "richer"? Who has a bigger computer. Etc. Also see my other comment here.
- jimmaswell 9y agoWhat's the expected return per pageview for the average ad? Not more than a few cents either, is it?
- Dylan16807 9y agoDoesn't this mean the user pays 1/10th of a cent in electricity and wear so the website can get 1/100th of a cent in mining value? I just want something where I can put in a few dollars and it goes to sites I visit. (Previous services have resembled this but with notable issues.)
- jimmaswell 9y agoNot having to put in money directly is one of the advantages of the approach. Aside from just convenience, hiding the true cost in this way will make it a lot more palatable for most people - if the device loses a bit of battery faster or gets warmer, it's not a big deal, but being forced to think about it in terms of direct payment will elicit more reactions of opting to just not go to as many websites.
- acqq 9y agoIf you just want for user to make it "palatable" you can produce the solution that doesn't involve mining and be "palatable." We are already having our batteries too drained by ads, that's a primary reason why I install add-block on the mobile.