Wondering how much of the Lemmy user base wouldn’t use an adblocker. If you do use one what other blocking do you use to circumvent data collection, YouTube and reddit front ends and things alike?

  • elgordio@kbin.social
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    6 months ago

    I don’t, without the advertising a lot of the content can’t exist and I like the context to exist.

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      6 months ago

      Yeah, that’s generally my take as well. Can’t exactly expect people to make, curate and host content without any kind of funding, and despite what people may claim, it’s a very low percentage of people who will actively pay for what they consume.

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        6 months ago

        Then I have the Plugin for you two.

        AdNauseam

        They block all ads like uBlock, but they make sure to click and view them first without you noticing. They’ll also send the wrong information about you to the advertisers.

        The content creators will actually receive more money that way.

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      6 months ago

      This is a double edge sword.

      Ad revenue has enabled poor content to exist.

      Ads on useful content detracts from that content, and disrespects a user’s time/attention.

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      6 months ago

      If you pay them a single one time purchase of £1, that will be worth more to them than all the adverts you ever have or will watch.