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Re:Vienam Bans Unskippable Ads, Requires Skip Button to Appe... by hoorayimhelping on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @03:16PM (#46518016)
>All ads are poisonous

This is a silly and short-sighted blanket statement. People used to love getting catalogs, which are just big books full of ads. In the right context, people appreciate being informed of products that can help improve their lives.

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Re:Vienam Bans Unskippable Ads, Requires Skip Button to Appe... by elevatortrim on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @04:10PM (#46518799)
Exactly. I hate seeing ads when I do not want to, and I love going out and buying a furniture catalogue. The difference should be obvious.
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