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NPM's move to ban the practice is unsurprising. Consider however that NPM has no qualms about showing various nag screens of their own, such as "a new version o

NPM's move to ban the practice is unsurprising. Consider however that NPM has no qualms about showing various nag screens of their own, such as "a new version of NPM is available," etc. Perhaps they should consider taking leadership in the OSS funding space. "Hey, it looks like you're enjoying these packages x, y, and z! Click here to donate to your favorite OSS projects." Or something.

jraph 7y ago
A software update notice cannot be considered as an ad, can it?
- NullPrefix 7y ago
  If the new version bundles crapware...
  - beart 7y ago
    Do new versions of npm bundle 'crapware'?
    - chipperyman573 7y ago
      They do not, I think GP was saying it would be an ad if they did
- paulddraper 7y ago
  Parent said nag screen, not ad.
  - jraph 7y ago
    Yes, sorry, I meant compared to.
- aidenn0 7y ago
  It fits any reasonable definition of an ad that I can think of.
- 19ylram49 7y ago
  If a software update notice like that is considered an ad, then that’s an ad that I’m perfectly fine with
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