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   Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Monday, 10-Jul-2023 01:35:27 JST Annika Backstrom

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   • petersuber

   @petersuber Ads are a form of manipulation and it's fine (and, I would say, normal) to not want to see them

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     petersuber (petersuber@fediscience.org)'s status on Monday, 10-Jul-2023 01:35:29 JST petersuber

     I use an ad blocker. Occasionally I visit a page that pops up a notice saying in effect, "We see that you're using an ad blocker. We depend on ads to avoid charging subscriptions. You can support us by turning off your ad blocker."

     On the one hand, I like these sites and want to support them. On the other, I never click on ads. Never. If I turned off my ad blocker, I'd hinder myself without helping them. So I don't turn it off.

     Am I just rationalizing? #AITA?

     #Ads #AdBlockers #Ethics