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I've been blocking ads for so long that actually seeing them feels perverse (leminal.space)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

yes, I despise ads. It's gotten to the point where if I'm forced to endure an ad before a youtube video, I'll mute it and avert my eyes. It feels like a psychological assault out of nowhere. it's worse at gas station pumps, where I can't always mute it

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Oh right? I never watch or listen to them. Given no other option I'll even cover my ears and hum. Ads breAk the soul, and I literally feel healthier not being subjected to them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wait your gas station pumps have ads!? Where do you live?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

United States. there are Ads everywhere. for the wildest shit, too. Ads for medications and prescription drugs are the worst of them, shouldn't even be allowed... but, ya know.... lobbyist money (A.K.A. bribes)