Adblock?

[Jayson]

I don't use ad-block, but knowing so many people do - is why I'm skeptical about using ads on a website unless they are non-annoying and can get past ad-blockers. Well, how about an ad that simply is a link on the forum etc..?

 

[Jason]

I use Nextdns to bypass ads in a website rather than using adblock addon in my browser.

 

[JennyorAlice]

I don't ever turn off my adblocker. Too many annoying ads so I always hesitate about turning it off.

 

[Simon]

Yes, I use uBlock Origin all the time on all my devices (I am so sorry DH admins).

I wonder if Google will come up with a new way to monetize sites with ad blocker usage only going up from now on. Will be interesting to see.

I wouldn't have used an ad-blocker if Google and all the other ad networks didn't invade my privacy and tracked my every move on the internet. To be honest, they have themselves to blame.

 

[Ash]

You don't have to apologise, I'm using uBlock as well with my site whitelisted. I would be a hypocrite if I asked people to not use it here lol

 

[Empire]

Nope

 

[Ash]

I use Nextdns to bypass ads in a website rather than using adblock addon in my browser.

What's the main benefit of doing that instead of using an adblock addon?

 

[Oblivion Knight]

I don't use one at all anymore, and I haven't done for a while.. They tend to cause more issues than they help to solve, and if they get too much I'll either look into "premium" membership options if I deem the cost to be reasonable - or find an alternative website serving a similar purpose.

What's the main benefit of doing that instead of using an adblock addon?

I'm guessing it has to do with avoiding Adblock Detection.. Doing so via a DNS solution can't be detected through the same methods (which usually consists of javascript).

 

[Jason]

What's the main benefit of doing that instead of using an adblock addon?

I use one common settings for all browsers and devices rather than installing the adblock individually.

 

[Nova]

I use adblocker because I am on metered connection. Anything above 2GB daily means I am being charged. Each night the meter resets and I am back on track. If I remove ad blocker it would add additional 1 GB to my quota which is not good for me.

 

[Naiwen]

Not using it for me personally.