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Blocking someone's means of income and then telling them they can get some of it back if they change their business model so revenues now flow through you isn't

by tssva 8y ago

Blocking someone's means of income and then telling them they can get some of it back if they change their business model so revenues now flow through you isn't opt-in economic activity. It is extorted economic activity.

atomical 8y ago
A lot of that income is from tracking users, storing that data, and then selling it. I don't feel one ounce of sympathy for them.
- katzgrau 8y ago
  You're lumping all publishers together. Brave blocks static banner ads whether they track you or not - whether they're served by an ad network or not. Whether it's delivered by a for-profit or non-profit. Brave's stated model is disingenuous at best.
  - dcbadacd 8y ago
    Which non-ad-network ads Brave blocks though? Are there any non-profit ad-networks??
  - atomical 8y ago
    There needs to be major reform in the advertising industry. I'm sure some people will be hurt by the change but that is the cost of progress.
- tssva 8y ago
  Your argument is basically two wrongs make a right.