Re:Ad blockers are part of the problem
by omginternets on Monday November 21, 2016 @08:50AM
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With respect: go back and read the comment thread.
- we agree that he's complaining about a specific list
- we agree that the ad is unobtrusive
- we agree that he sent in a form
However:
1. it's an ad
2. "unobtrusive" is relative, and clearly people are annoyed with his ad
In what world is blaming EasyList the right move? They're doing what it is they're meant to do (and that for which people donate to the service): blocking annoyances on the web.
- we agree that he's complaining about a specific list
- we agree that the ad is unobtrusive
- we agree that he sent in a form
However:
1. it's an ad 2. "unobtrusive" is relative, and clearly people are annoyed with his ad
In what world is blaming EasyList the right move? They're doing what it is they're meant to do (and that for which people donate to the service): blocking annoyances on the web.