Why is the internet overflowing with rubbish ads – and what can we do about it?
Why is the internet overflowing with rubbish ads – and what can we do about it?
Almost all online ads are now automated. And they’re becoming more and more annoying.
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Garbage ads have been a thing almost since the dawn of the Internet and we found a solution to them years ago. They're called ad blockers. If you are online and not using an ad blocker: Why? That's like finding a $2/night hooker and not using a condom.
The article did mention ad-blockers:
Some users take back control from online ads by installing ad-blocker software. These can be free versions in the form of a browser extension, or more advanced versions with a subscription fee.
I think you underestimate how technologically illiterate the average person is. Many people do not even understand the difference between a web browser and a search engine - they use Chrome because they think that's the only way to perform a Google search.
Ew. Speaking of technological illiteracy, the author is irresponsibly contributing to it by insinuating that subscription fee ad blockers are somehow inherently better than free ones, which is not only absolute bullshit but also pretty much anti-Free Software propaganda.
My kids are not what I’d call tech illiterate but they are growing up with all of it taken for granted. They don’t really understand the terms “internet” as distinct from “website” as distinct from “your phone.” It’s just kind of all “on your phone” to them.
I was promised that surveillance capitalism would mean high quality ads that improved my quality of living. :blessed:
When I can’t block the ads, I always opt for the “non-personalized ads” option, since I know they are getting paid less. Also easier to ignore an ad when it is random.
Garbage ads predate the internet.
$2/a night? Okay Mr Moneybags, must be nice to be so rich!
Eloquently/elegantly put