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Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by sokoloff on Sunday December 26, 2021 @08:44AM (#29692296)
I’m responsible for my computer’s configuration; site operators are responsible for theirs. If I configure my computer to not show me ads, that’s my choice. If they configure their computer to not show me content, that’s also their choice. If they decide to show me content even if I’m not displaying ads, that’s also on them, same as if I configured mine to show ads and was then dissatisfied with my choice.
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Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by shukantpal on Sunday December 26, 2021 @11:44AM (#29693912)
Then if they decide to fingerprint you, you should have no recourse either (other than to block it by yourself).
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Re:You block ads in your browser, why not in your city? by sokoloff on Sunday December 26, 2021 @11:56AM (#29694025)
From a totally practical perspective, I agree. Whatever I’m sending to a site, I can’t realistically expect that no one will ever use it.
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