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Who doesn't use an adblocker and why? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by squid_slime@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Wondering how much of the Lemmy user base wouldn't use an adblocker. If you do use one what other blocking do you use to circumvent data collection, YouTube and reddit front ends and things alike?

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[-] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 25 points 10 months ago

I know some of family don't because they mostly rely on mobile devices and devices like Chromecasts where installing ad blockers can be a challenge. They don't use traditional computers.

They know apps like NewPipe exist but the effort to port things over or not get recommendations is too much for them.

I do use ad blockers and open source front ends/software/alternatives. Ex. AntennaPod instead of Spotify for podcasts and Linux instead of Windows because I didn't like ads in the start menu (amongst numerous other things).

[-] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 20 points 10 months ago

I'm so proud of my kids who will demand adblockers if something in their YouTube app or their browser is broken. Even though they like to see toy ads now and then. But when they get the amount a regular mortal receives it's too much, even for them.

[-] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I get you. I like receiving honest real reviews for things rather than be advertised to. Let their quality speak for it. I also hate even minor spoilers for movies/TV shows/video game that you see in trailers.

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