I see them as something to be negotiated, like most things in society. I don't like them, but I also don't want to pay for something with actual money out of my

I see them as something to be negotiated, like most things in society. I don't like them, but I also don't want to pay for something with actual money out of my bank account unless I really believe in it. Since most people are like that, there's a monetization barrier for a lot of content that could make it difficult for a lot of talented creators to keep the lights on. Ads can be done in very annoying and unethical ways, but they can also be relatively benign. I would welcome a better model less prone to abuse. Maybe a ubiquitous micropayment service. Like Patreon, but more available, like a little tip jar button that regular content creators can add, and more micro-er to cut down on transaction fees.