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I believe the problem is not the ads but the tracking.

• jefftk 4y ago
  Formatting pages to make ad blocking difficult is another example of websites making a conscious choice to thwart user intent. In both cases, sites are attempting to tie content consumption to content monetization, and users are attempting to get the content without the monetization because they dislike side effects of the monetization.
  • dorgo 4y ago
    Most websites track users. Even if they don't try to monetize content or show ads.
  • wahnfrieden 4y ago
    you're ignoring political purposes, and the political engagement of even the most vocally apolitical orgs. and you're ignoring abuse of access granted through neglect