I have a quick rule and is only rule #1 in your list: if a site or blog has posted interesting updates within the last two months, I'll follow, subscribe, or ad

I have a quick rule and is only rule #1 in your list: if a site or blog has posted interesting updates within the last two months, I'll follow, subscribe, or add it to my feed. Otherwise, it simply goes into my bookmarks. I've long stoped paying attention to, UI, ADs, fast responses or JavaScript, as you mention I also use Ad blockers, for me they always work, for the exceptions most probably the content is not worthy of searching for a workaround. For me, if it's interesting content and volume are key. If it captivates me and there's plenty of it, I'll follow. If it's interesting but scarce, it earns a spot in my bookmarks, for the rest, I will try to remember how to search it on Google