PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
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Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#2Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow.
Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#3Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
Ads consistently overwhelm main content, hijack navigation, and rely on mass collection of user data to sustain the adtech industry. They’re one of the worst products of the tech industry.
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#4Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
Are you serious?
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#5Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
By themselves, ads aren't the real problem --- personalized ads are the problem.
The idea that they have to profile and track your every move all over the internet in order to try and sell you stuff you don't really want or need.
Example: If I go to a pet supply web site, an ad for dog food is perfectly understandable --- maybe even welcomed. But just because I was profiled visiting and maybe even buying, I shouldn't be bombarded with ads for cat food all over the internet.
Even worse is the fact that over time, your profile becomes incredibly detailed. They sell this info to their "affiliates" -- which is basically any data broker willing to pay for it. Next thing you know, your insurance rates are being increased based on something they found in your profile.
For the individual consumer, there is nothing good about privacy invasion and personalized ads.
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#6Color me shocked.
Why does anyone use Chrome anymore? Firefox is better in every way, and it isn’t tied to the biggest data harvester the world has ever known.
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#7Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
Previously, ad companies made ads that were watched by people. Now they feel entitled to push ads that are watching people. That's a deal breaker.
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#8Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
I'll reply to this comment in a minute, but before I do, have you played Raid Shadow Legends?
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#9Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
By themselves, ads aren't the real problem --- personalized ads are the problem. The idea that they have to profile and track your every move all over the internet in order to try and sell you stuff you don't really want or need. Example: If I go to a pet supply web site, an ad for dog food is perfectly understandable --- maybe even welcomed. But just because I was profiled visiting and maybe even buying, I shouldn't…
No, ads are a problem. when a sprint ad walks across your browser and starts talking while in front of content, that was it for me.
Re: PSA: uBlock/AdBlocks on Chrome to lose function thanks to Manifestv3
#10Are people really that adamant about blocking ads on the web? I don't understand why people think it's a good idea to remove the primary source of revenue for content creators. At the most it amounts to a very mild annoyance and ads also help small businesses to grow. Edit: I'd appreciate it if someone could respond to the points I made rather than simply complain about why they don't like ads.
I wouldn’t mind simple banner ads without tracking. The digital equivalent of magazine ads.