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Re:Block YouTube Ads on AppleTV by Decrypting and Stripping ... by skyyler on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @09:30AM (#43399235)
>since you simply being there continues to deprive other services of the opportunity to compete

If DancingBacons posted other places, I'd go other places.

Saying something like this completely ignores the realities of network effect.

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Re:Block YouTube Ads on AppleTV by Decrypting and Stripping ... by freeAgent on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @10:31AM (#43399892)
I totally get that the network effect makes it difficult to leave abusive platforms, but if one cares enough, it is possible to make that sacrifice. I deleted my Facebook account, for example, and now I can’t keep up with numerous people and groups that use Facebook. It was worth the sacrifice for me.
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Re:Block YouTube Ads on AppleTV by Decrypting and Stripping ... by skyyler on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @11:07AM (#43400358)
"If you don't like it, you can simply stop participating in society" is not really a good argument to me, but I'm glad it works for you.
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