A browser extension to make Medium more readable

Re:A browser extension to make Medium more readable by abhiminator on Wednesday July 11, 2018 @11:09PM (#17511908)

2 things -- Tracking and Ads.

Using the web version of the product is disadvantageous from the developer's POV as it gives a lot of control to the user over what personal data of his can be shared. Web browser extensions also allow the users to block ads and other annoying content -- this is sub-optimal for the company as it trims their ad revenue, and as a result, potential future advertisers.

It's all about controlling what the user sees based on data collected from tracking, imo.

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Re:A browser extension to make Medium more readable by distant_hat on Thursday July 12, 2018 @04:14AM (#17512970)

This. Data collected from apps is far more reliable than that collected from web visits. There is lots of extensions that block/spoof data collection. Moreover, fraud on ads placed on websites is much higher than that placed within apps.

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Re:A browser extension to make Medium more readable by city41 on Thursday July 12, 2018 @01:34AM (#17512407)

I’d think a user that has browser extensions is the type of user that is very unlikely to get the app.

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