I don't think there's a victim here at all. not me not them. It's just the forces that be, my need versus their need, the economy, human nature, technological

I don't think there's a victim here at all. not me not them. It's just the forces that be, my need versus their need, the economy, human nature, technological abilities. Nothing more. Let them choose their business model, I really don't care. But don't go out crying if your business model isn't sustainable, taking into account that ad blocking (which is a my prerogative as you say) is not going away.