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I use ad blockers and open source privacy focused software whenever I can but occasionally I have to use computers that don't belong to me or an older phone where my usual applications aren't installed and seeing all the advertisements just feels dirty and dystopian.

I think the worst ads are the text to speech ones that say "Download this app today". The unblinking energenic people saying you can make a living at home are probably a close second.

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[–] ItsComplicated 26 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I always get the same 2 responses:

Its not that bad or I dont notice.....grrrrrrr

[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago

“I’ve been beaten into accepting it.”

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

so you've never heard "It makes me feel nostalgic and I enjoy it"?

[–] ItsComplicated 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, nope. That would be a new one!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I guess I'm a new one lol

I have VHS recordings that have ads still in them and its like my prized possession. I love those recordings.