The ad-based internet is dying, and it's getting worse in the process

Re:The ad-based internet is dying, and it's getting worse in... by pentagrama on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @09:43PM (#36689514)

I read that the new cheaper ad based Netflix tier was really successful. So maybe a future of all paid products but a cheaper option for a worst experience with ads?

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Re:The ad-based internet is dying, and it's getting worse in... by rebeccaskinner on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @10:16PM (#36689700)

Unfortunately, ad revenue is a poisoned well. Even if you are paying for the ad-free tier, you will be limited to content that was developed with a mind toward advertisements. Once you serve any ads, everything is under pressure to be optimized for ads.

Even if you don't mind the changes to the content, there's a constant pressure driving up costs and driving down convenience to continue avoiding ads. If you're paying for an ad-free experience then you have money, and you're willing to spend it. You are essentially forced into a bidding war for your own attention.

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Re:The ad-based internet is dying, and it's getting worse in... by yomlica8 on Wednesday July 12, 2023 @11:40AM (#36696225)

I'm sure they sell your usage data even if you pay to opt out of ads as well so it isn't like you've even completely escaped by paying to start with.

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Re:The ad-based internet is dying, and it's getting worse in... by cma on Thursday July 13, 2023 @08:02PM (#36717740)

It was already full of ads via product placement.

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