> the problem is the stuff that kills value, like smoking and gambling These are not the only things that kill value. Turn off adblock for a week and count the

> the problem is the stuff that kills value, like smoking and gambling These are not the only things that kill value. Turn off adblock for a week and count the ads you see for quality products that you actually need, that you would not be worse-off for purchasing. Generally if something would actually add value to your life, nobody needs to trick you into buying it.