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Re:Perplexity is using stealth, undeclared crawlers to evade... by stanmancan on Tuesday August 05, 2025 @05:10PM (#44804345)
I also have ad-blockers for the same reason. However, if you don't support the people or companies producing the media you consume then don't be surprised when they go out of business.
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Re:Perplexity is using stealth, undeclared crawlers to evade... by theshackleford on Wednesday August 06, 2025 @07:13AM (#44810484)
> don't be surprised when they go out of business.

I’m ok with this. I support the media I truely want to see, and that media offers alternatives that are not ads.

For instance, I pay for YouTube premium. That said, many will not pay.

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