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That parallel between propaganda and advertising is why I have a pathological hatred of advertising, I block it in all forms possible, to the extent that if I can’t block it I won’t use the product.

I simply hate been manipulated.

So much so that I forget what the modern tech landscape is like for the average user til I use one of their devices.

We’ve (collectively we for techies) helped create a dystopia.

>>noir_l+(OP)
I am the same exact way.

When I visit my parents it's eye opening how much advertising they're bombarded with daily.

>>noir_l+(OP)
100% agree.

I am happy to pay for an ad-free version of a product I want but I will never use your product if I cannot block or remove the ads.

>>noir_l+(OP)
Isn't Hacker News for advertising for Y Combinator and topics which are important to Y Combinator?

>>ruszki+rr
You don't have to drive every argument/position to its logical extreme ...

>>ameliu+Sy
Why not when I reply to a logical extreme, aka

> all forms possible, to the extent that if I can’t block it I won’t use the product

>>ruszki+3C
Ok, good point.

>>noir_l+(OP)
Blocking the advertising itself only shields you from the advertising, it still lets these services set up the underlying surveillance/advertising system that harms society (and you) in the long run.

Of course it's not always possible, but it would be ideal to use services that don't have advertisements for anybody.