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Re:Ask HN: Why do you really hate ads? by PaulHoule on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @07:41AM (#12538698)
Slow DSL. I pay a lot for 2mbps internet and frontier won't upgrade. I can upgrade with ublock plus.

If adtech companies leaned on Washington to get better internet in the field, I would support them. But they don't.

Re:Ask HN: Why do you really hate ads? by networth on Saturday September 24, 2016 @01:32AM (#12569602)
how about paying for content: I am working on this: http://minutesworth.launchrock.com, currently have a chrome extension that keeps track of time you spent on a website. currently in the works is pub payouts.
Re:Ask HN: Why do you really hate ads? by Bino on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @07:50AM (#12538754)
Red flag don't forget about net neutrality...