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>Words have semantic range, and this is no less true for "replace" than for any other word. I agree. Although I'm sure it's clear that I believe "replace" is s
by ziddoap 5y ago
>Words have semantic range, and this is no less true for "replace" than for any other word.
I agree. Although I'm sure it's clear that I believe "replace" is semantically compatible with "remove advertisements from X, instead serving ads from Y in a different location".
>perhaps the author meant only "Brave blocks Google's ads, and has created its own advertising model in its place."
This was my interpretation.
>Brave Ads replaces Google Ads.
I guess we both agree that "replace" is within the semantic range. Which is why "We never replace ads." didn't sit well.
For what it is worth, I'm neither for nor against Brave. Just surprised about how vigorous Brave employees are being in the thread.
>Google's model is quite the opposite
Don't worry, I'm not on the Google train either.
- jonathansampson 5y agoSee my later edits to those comments, wherein I shared an example from another user in this thread accusing Brave of in-situ ad-replacement. That is usually the claim being made (first seen in 2016, and refusing to die since). Brave is definitely working hard to replace that which doesn't work on the Web, advertising being one such thing. We're pushing for a model that is based on consent, equity, and an a priori commitment to privacy (don't touch the user's data). If we can successfully replace (however you wish to interpret that) Google with such a model, then I'm content