Is it helpful to make a distinction between managing and funding? I am unconvinced that most people hold that "advertising is socially neutral or good" but rath

Is it helpful to make a distinction between managing and funding? I am unconvinced that most people hold that "advertising is socially neutral or good" but rather are left with the question "how else will it be paid for?" I deliberately phrase the question passively - it is easier to ignore the downsides of advertising compared to asking "How will I fund what I value?" I hesitate to bring up the BBC licence fee because it is still a very consumptive model but as an expat Brit in the USA I often wish I could still pay it for the privilege of accessing the BBC content.