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Re:Stack Overflow reducing headcount by 20% by lukepothier on Thursday November 02, 2017 @04:35PM (#15614052)
StackOverflow ads are not the same as typical ads that technical users tend to block - they are typically just simple text links to job offers. Additionally, SO has fantastic analytics on logged in users which would drive the cost per impression up - if you've ever filled out their developer survey, you've given them everything they need to sell employers very expensive targeted ads directed at you.
Re:Stack Overflow reducing headcount by 20% by brian-armstrong on Thursday November 02, 2017 @04:48PM (#15614162)
I had to turn my ad blocker off to even see the ad you're referring to. Do you know of programmers who don't run ad blockers?
Re:Stack Overflow reducing headcount by 20% by skinnymuch on Friday November 03, 2017 @10:00AM (#15619259)
Of course. Are you saying all programmers run ad blockers? Just visit any [usually divisive] ad blocking Hacker News post and you'll see people who aren't blocking ads. Chances of none of them being developers is slim. Also I don't block ads. So that's one.
Re:Stack Overflow reducing headcount by 20% by lukepothier on Thursday November 02, 2017 @06:27PM (#15614884)
Of course. I know even more who whitelist sites with ads that aren't overbearing.
Re:Stack Overflow reducing headcount by 20% by always_good on Friday November 03, 2017 @10:19AM (#15619363)
I have a hard time believing anybody actually goes "lemme turn off ads on this site to see how they are."

It's just something people say they do online to feel good.