Over the past couple of months, the practice of ad blocking has received heightened ethical scrutiny. (1,2,3,4) If you’re unfamiliar with the term, “ad blocking” refers to software—usually web browser plug-ins, but increasingly mobile apps—that stop most ads from appearing when you use websites or apps that would otherwise show them. Arguments against ad blocking
It has never even occurred to me that it might not be okay to block ads on connections or devices that I own – or even those that I don’t, for that matter.
It’s my network. I control what does or does not go through it.
It has never even occurred to me that it might not be okay to block ads on connections or devices that I own – or even those that I don’t, for that matter.
Whenever something on my computer tries to tell me I can’t do something with it.
Hmm, I was fully expecting Ron Swanson there.
Just because I like that gif too:
LOL That is also appropriate but I meant the one where he chucks his computer in the garbage.
Just because you didn’t actually share it:
You are a better person than I.