Some users take back control from online ads by installing ad-blocker software. These can be free versions in the form of a browser extension, or more advanced versions with a subscription fee.
I think you underestimate how technologically illiterate the average person is. Many people do not even understand the difference between a web browser and a search engine - they use Chrome because they think that’s the only way to perform a Google search.
My kids are not what I’d call tech illiterate but they are growing up with all of it taken for granted. They don’t really understand the terms “internet” as distinct from “website” as distinct from “your phone.” It’s just kind of all “on your phone” to them.
Ew. Speaking of technological illiteracy, the author is irresponsibly contributing to it by insinuating that subscription fee ad blockers are somehow inherently better than free ones, which is not only absolute bullshit but also pretty much anti-Free Software propaganda.
The article did mention ad-blockers:
I think you underestimate how technologically illiterate the average person is. Many people do not even understand the difference between a web browser and a search engine - they use Chrome because they think that’s the only way to perform a Google search.
My kids are not what I’d call tech illiterate but they are growing up with all of it taken for granted. They don’t really understand the terms “internet” as distinct from “website” as distinct from “your phone.” It’s just kind of all “on your phone” to them.
Ew. Speaking of technological illiteracy, the author is irresponsibly contributing to it by insinuating that subscription fee ad blockers are somehow inherently better than free ones, which is not only absolute bullshit but also pretty much anti-Free Software propaganda.