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As my hosts-file and ad/script blocker are configured to block tracking and advertising I always click: Accept all. This is by default the quickest way to get

As my hosts-file and ad/script blocker are configured to block tracking and advertising I always click: Accept all. This is by default the quickest way to get to the content. Without compromising privacy by using addons.

denton-scratch 5y ago
Hmm. How does one block ads without a plug-in?
- ailef 5y ago
  You alias all the known ad-serving domains to unresolvable stuff in the hosts file. I just used one of the lists I found on GitHub.
  - sdoering 5y ago
    Exactly that. I would recommend something like this [0]. [0]: https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts
ginko 5y ago
Wouldn't that still allow advertisers to track you through your IP or other means?
- sdoering 5y ago
  The extension in my browser block the outgoing call. If something goes through the host file redirects this to my local host that doesn't answer. So no - advertisers never "see" me.
  - ginko 5y ago
    The website you're connecting to could still log your IP and since you've agreed to tracking they can sell it on to advertisers.