[–] massiveprivilege 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Without ads(money) lot of the bad elements on the internet would disappear. People would start bringing content because they are passionate about it and not because they are paid to do it. Reddit went to shit because they are preparing the site to be more "ad friendly". Ad-block all the way.
[–] FuttsMcButts 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Devils advocate here: Yes. It's their service and they choose what to display on it.
I think its unethical for forced video ads on mobile as you are wasting that users data against their will but otherwise I think the site owners have somewhat of a right to ad revenue.
note: I personally still have my ad blocker always on, near no exception, I also think depending on ad revenue to keep sites up isn't exactly a business model for today.
[–] Mr_Lovette 1 point 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) ago
This is the right answer for me. I am not about to be forced into potentially receiving malware because the web host doesn't moderate their ads. Nor am I going to be blasted in the ears with auto play sound ads.
[–] Bigbob ago
ads support the sites, if they can't make money with those ads, then they'll disappear or go behind a pay wall. Then where will we get out content?
[–] HowAboutShutUp 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Users are obviously rejecting that model as it currently stands, though. Advertisers need to revise their model or accept sucking at a dry teat. If people who can't make money stop making content or shitloads of things get paywalled, there will still be people gnerating content out of sheer passion.