I agree with you but This is a consequence not an active decision. Digital advertising is highly profitable. If we want less ads and trackers, make that not so

I agree with you but This is a consequence not an active decision. Digital advertising is highly profitable. If we want less ads and trackers, make that not so with a heavy advertising revenue tax. Wordle would never have gone viral with even a $1/month paywall. People (writ large) don't care about privacy and have embraced the ad model. I think a patron based system is the best avenue forward for indie content given where we are now. People will balk at a subscription for anything that is free today.