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It’s OK to block ads (2015)
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…
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Society, Policy & CultureWeb & Frontend2025
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | It’s OK to block ads (2015) by hvenev | 118 | 112 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Why It’s OK to Block Ads (2015) by timokoesters | 91 | 146 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Why It’s OK to Block Ads (2015) by _wc0m | 62 | 105 |
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