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I used to agree, but now that ads have become a prolific malware vector, the balance has changed and ad-blocking is a security issue.
by shadowgovt 3y ago
I used to agree, but now that ads have become a prolific malware vector, the balance has changed and ad-blocking is a security issue.
- CrazyStat 3y agoThis is my sticking point. I understand that building and running websites isn’t free, and if ads were 468x60 PNGs I’d be willing to live with them. I’m not willing to live with you selling the ability to run arbitrary untrusted javascript on my computer to the highest bidder.
- hoherd 3y agoEven the FBI recommends blocking ads for security reasons. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-fbi-now-recommends-using-an-ad-blocker-heres-why https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-fbi-now-recommends-using-...
- Karellen 3y ago> now that ads have become a prolific malware vector, What do you mean "now"? They've been prolific malware vectors for over 20 years!