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Many people scorn others for blocking ads. I'd be taking in content without paying back. But honestly I see it like this: If I walk down the street and someone
by apexalpha 9y ago
Many people scorn others for blocking ads. I'd be taking in content without paying back. But honestly I see it like this:
If I walk down the street and someone hands me a flyer that says: new shop open at X! Come now for discount.
I'd consider that fair advertising. But what happens on the internet nowadays is more like this:
"Hello. Our cameras saw you stared into the windows at shop X, Y and Z. Our system also noticed you are walking slower than usual and your phone regularely turned on during the last 3 nights. Are you not sleeping well? Get a better bed! Come to this shop."
That is basically how intrusive online ads are. And I have absolutely 0,00 regret about taking meassures to block this 24/7 subconscious priming from my life.
If content creators don't like this they should find a different business model.
- bewo001 9y agoGood analogy. TV and many web sites feel like a road at very touristy place where you get constantly harassed by people trying to get you to visit their bar or sign time share condo contracts.