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If everyone allowed normal ads through, advertisers wouldn't sit back and say "Well done everyone. Time for us to stop doing sponsored stories! Back to the old model!". They'd still be attacking on two fronts. This just prevents one avenue of attack.


Well, with the current model they would have no other choice if they want to survive and remain free.

Realistically though, I have very low expectations for this to actually happen. I know many people who still haven't installed any ad blockers.


Well yeah, "the current model" is the problem everyone is complaining about.

Patreon, Kickstarter, micropayments, etc. There are multiple ways for sites to generate revenue that don't involve advertisements.




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