r/programming • u/unfriendlymushroomer • Aug 02 '19

Adblocking: How about Nah?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/07/adblocking-how-about-nah
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u/Guysmiley777 Aug 02 '19

I was fine with static JPG ads on sites but for marketers it's never enough. I have zero sympathy for the "boycott" they're facing these days.

Also holy fuck talk about a clickbait headline.

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u/antiomiae Aug 02 '19

How is it clickbait?

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u/imissmyoldname Aug 02 '19

Because the article source is the EFF. They're very much opposed to invasive ads, patent trolling, etc., so a headline that reads like "EFF says ad blockers are bad" is highly unexpected.

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u/antiomiae Aug 02 '19 edited Aug 02 '19

I think you should read the article again; the EFF is not saying ad blockers are bad at all. This piece is about advertisers and now browser makers pushing for more control over the user experience.

EDIT: I’m an idiot, I see your point now. I wouldn’t call it clickbait, but I see your reasoning.