On Mon,  7 Aug 2023 19:05:23 EDT, Samuel B. wrote:

> You might want to change your mind about that, since I heard
> Chromium-based browsers will be making it harder (if not impossible) to
> use ad blockers in the near future.

Pi-Hole, Privoxy, and router-based blocklists work really well most of the 
time here.  There are rare situations where I have to turn them off 
(usually streaming services that *ahem* I PAY FOR AD FREE CONTENT FROM - 
but they can't promote their new show or run the streaming service 
'bumper' unless I disable it temporarily).

Chrome can suck it.  I like it as a browser, but there will always be a 
way for a mostly ad-free experience.  (I connect my phone to a VPN out of 
my home specifically so I don't have to deal with ads on my phone).

It really shouldn't be necessary to do that, though.
 
> (rant incoming)
> 
> I'm done with ads. I hate them. I grew up watching them on TV and seeing
> them in magazines, and I have had my fill. Here's a great Banksy quote
> about advertising:

That is a great quote.  My view on advertising has always been this:  When 
I want to buy something, I'll go look for what is the best option.  Until 
then, GTFO of my face.  The more obnoxious the ads are, the less likely I 
am to buy.  Same goes for salespeople - the ones who are pushy don't get 
my business.  The ones who tell me what they do and then leave me alone 
are going to get a look when I have a need I think they can fit.

I got really sick of e-mails from account executives "gently knocking" to 
see if I had 10 minutes to listen to their pitch.  If I don't respond, I 
don't have a need now.  Go away. ;)



-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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