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Do you use adblock? Why? Why not?
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this post was submitted on 27 Jun 2023
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uBlock Origin or the built-in adblocker, depending on the browser I use. On iOS I use AdGuard.
I treat adblockers the same as an antivirus at this point, there have been multiple times that I've seen ads for scams and malware, so I save myself the headache and use an adblocker. I believe it was Linus from Linus Tech Tips who said adblocking YouTube ads is piracy, if so then call me a filthy pirate.
I've never liked that dude for lots of other reasons, but this is just one more on the pile. There has to be some sort of law that says the higher the number of subscribers to a youtube channel, the more likely the influencer is to be a jerk.