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[–] Xon 0 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago 

No. I'm not opposed to ads, but intrusive advertising ruins that for everyone. Web sites need to give a compelling reason to disable adblock.

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[–] 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?

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[–] HowAboutShutUp 0 points 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.

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[–] GOT 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

I think a website could easily block regular content delivery to those users who who block adverts. I've seen it done on some video streaming websites. So putting that into the equation , I don't feel unethical.

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[–] SK10 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

I would say it depends on your personal morals. I won't try to come up with some reason that makes it okay to block ads, it's simply more convenient and gives a better experience. I block ads and don't think twice about it, but others may and that's up to them.

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[–] G4 1 point 12 points (+13|-1) ago 

No. It's my device and I choose what displays on it.

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[–] FuttsMcButts 0 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.

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[–] Mr_Lovette 1 point 3 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.

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[–] Bitchrod 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is an important point, that some ads are actually security risks.

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[–] G4 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

I die a little inside when Captcha's have video ads that have to play before the text is shown on the bottom of the video.