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"AdBlock is a problem [1] because if you're using it then how would you even know that my banner ads are all respectful and relevant?" That is the nice part ab
by betterunix 13y ago
"AdBlock is a problem [1] because if you're using it then how would you even know that my banner ads are all respectful and relevant?"
That is the nice part about ABP's whitelist -- respectful ads are shown, and bad actors are punished. Better still, if you disagree with ABP's judgements, you can (a) disable the whitelist or (b) use a different ad blocker. It is a great idea for what amounts to an industry-wide problem.
- eli 13y agoThat's definitely an interesting solution: an independent authority who judges ads worthy. I question how independent ABP is, though, when their (only?) revenue comes from the fees sites pay to get on their whitelist. It gives the appearance of a shakedown. With the default set to block, it's kinda rough on the little guy, too.