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What ads? Didn't seen any ads when visiting the page. Are you browsing the web without uBlock Origin by any chance?

by unnouinceput 3y ago

lloydatkinson 3y ago
I am always amazed how many tech orientated people don't use any kind of ad blocking
- deleted 3y ago
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- flockonus 3y ago
  Having AdBlock extension, but like all my extensions also have "This can read and change site data > when you click the extension" while turn on to any domain that "misbehave" with sticky ads, videos or whatever annoying flashing things. Otherwise I'm just hurting content creators for no good reason. I would not enable an extension on any domain i input my email, password, or otherwise have sensitive private information.
  - treyd 3y ago
    > Otherwise I'm just hurting content creators for no good reason. It's less about the content creators and more about supporting a system / business model that isn't really sustainable and reliant on business practices that distract and in many cases actively harm consumers. Most content creators have Patreon profiles or some similar service for taking donations in a structured and community-driven way, why don't you use an adblocker and donate there?
  - anyfoo 3y ago
    That’s why Safari has content blocker extensions. Those cannot read the content or do network requests, they can only block content. I use 1Blocker. It’s made of several extensions, only one or two non-essential ones that are not pure content blockers (and so can read the site), and which I have turned off, with still very good results.
- FpUser 3y ago
  I use Brave browser. It has built in ad blocker
quickthrower2 3y ago
Yes, when you have a bunch of devices, sometimes one of them doesn't have it set up yet.
afavour 3y ago
I see this kind of “ads? I didn’t see any ads in my ad-blocking browser!” response practically every time someone mentions ads on here. Can I ask what you’re trying to achieve? Do you think the HN audience is unaware of ad blockers?
- hfkwer 3y ago
  It's just an expression of irritation towards people who contribute nothing of value to the discussion about the content of the article. "oh no I see ads on your site it sucks!" Erm, okay? Who cares? Install an ad blocker if it bothers you so much. It's faster than typing a comment on hn for greater pay off.
- gkbrk 3y ago
  > Do you think the HN audience is unaware of ad blockers? Clearly some portion of the HN audience might be unaware, as they are in this thread complaining about ads.

What ads? Didn't seen any ads when visiting the page. Are you browsing the web without uBlock Origin by any chance?

lloydatkinson 3y ago

I am always amazed how many tech orientated people don't use any kind of ad blocking

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flockonus 3y ago
Having AdBlock extension, but like all my extensions also have "This can read and change site data > when you click the extension" while turn on to any domain that "misbehave" with sticky ads, videos or whatever annoying flashing things. Otherwise I'm just hurting content creators for no good reason. I would not enable an extension on any domain i input my email, password, or otherwise have sensitive private information.
- treyd 3y ago
  > Otherwise I'm just hurting content creators for no good reason. It's less about the content creators and more about supporting a system / business model that isn't really sustainable and reliant on business practices that distract and in many cases actively harm consumers. Most content creators have Patreon profiles or some similar service for taking donations in a structured and community-driven way, why don't you use an adblocker and donate there?
- anyfoo 3y ago
  That’s why Safari has content blocker extensions. Those cannot read the content or do network requests, they can only block content. I use 1Blocker. It’s made of several extensions, only one or two non-essential ones that are not pure content blockers (and so can read the site), and which I have turned off, with still very good results.
FpUser 3y ago
I use Brave browser. It has built in ad blocker

quickthrower2 3y ago

Yes, when you have a bunch of devices, sometimes one of them doesn't have it set up yet.

afavour 3y ago

I see this kind of “ads? I didn’t see any ads in my ad-blocking browser!” response practically every time someone mentions ads on here. Can I ask what you’re trying to achieve? Do you think the HN audience is unaware of ad blockers?

hfkwer 3y ago
It's just an expression of irritation towards people who contribute nothing of value to the discussion about the content of the article. "oh no I see ads on your site it sucks!" Erm, okay? Who cares? Install an ad blocker if it bothers you so much. It's faster than typing a comment on hn for greater pay off.
gkbrk 3y ago
> Do you think the HN audience is unaware of ad blockers? Clearly some portion of the HN audience might be unaware, as they are in this thread complaining about ads.