It’s fine for you if you like it. The problem is that ubiquitous ads pollute the attention of those of us who don’t like it.
Would have been a much different (and better) world if the early web established micro-payments as a way of funding content and platforms. For example I’m happy to pay for YouTube premium to avoid the bloody ads, though I respect the preferences of those who enjoy the ads…
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Exactly Ads are 100% fine I just want the option to pay to avoid them.
Like black mirror I think had an episode or some movie had it where you watch an ad instead of paying for a bus ticket and that’s totally fine, cuz right now there is no alternative to paying for a bus ticket.
Send a pitch to Meta's board or executive suite describing how much you and your cohort would like to pay in aggregate for an ad-free experience for social media, then the rest of the internet based business as you wish.
There are absolutely alternatives, you won't use them because few others that you care about are on them. Similarly, free is the best price next to being paid.
They don't sound upset at all to me. In fact, they are saying they are fine with you having your world view. To be fair, you acted upon your feelings enough to engage in discussion.
Please don't claim victimhood (“censorship”) when your comments are flagged. The guidelines apply equally to everyone, and the flags on your comments are from good community members who have a track record of flagging responsibly, to help keep the discussions healthy.
HN’s purpose is to be a place for intellectual curiosity, not ideological battle or railing against things you find disagreeable.
If by "intelectual curiosity ' you mean groupthink and bias that flags opposing points of view members find uncomfortable, not the honest unbiased application of rules.
Flag-bombing is a real issues on HN in case you didn't know.
What's the point of a board that doesn't allow all viewpoints and just smells it's own farts?
It’s fine for you if you like it. The problem is that ubiquitous ads pollute the attention of those of us who don’t like it.
Would have been a much different (and better) world if the early web established micro-payments as a way of funding content and platforms. For example I’m happy to pay for YouTube premium to avoid the bloody ads, though I respect the preferences of those who enjoy the ads…
^ Exactly Ads are 100% fine I just want the option to pay to avoid them. Like black mirror I think had an episode or some movie had it where you watch an ad instead of paying for a bus ticket and that’s totally fine, cuz right now there is no alternative to paying for a bus ticket.
Send a pitch to Meta's board or executive suite describing how much you and your cohort would like to pay in aggregate for an ad-free experience for social media, then the rest of the internet based business as you wish.
There are absolutely alternatives, you won't use them because few others that you care about are on them. Similarly, free is the best price next to being paid.
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They don't sound upset at all to me. In fact, they are saying they are fine with you having your world view. To be fair, you acted upon your feelings enough to engage in discussion.
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I don't. I like reviews, datasheets, product selection guides and catalogues.
Advertisements are at best nuissance.
“Your outie loves watching State Farm commercials.”
Matrix XVIII: Let's try it again, why is kryptonite not working this time? Halp
C'mon. You will need to grow up real fast. Learn to use the references, not just throw them around.
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Please don't claim victimhood (“censorship”) when your comments are flagged. The guidelines apply equally to everyone, and the flags on your comments are from good community members who have a track record of flagging responsibly, to help keep the discussions healthy.
HN’s purpose is to be a place for intellectual curiosity, not ideological battle or railing against things you find disagreeable.
If by "intelectual curiosity ' you mean groupthink and bias that flags opposing points of view members find uncomfortable, not the honest unbiased application of rules.
Flag-bombing is a real issues on HN in case you didn't know.
What's the point of a board that doesn't allow all viewpoints and just smells it's own farts?
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