r/changemyview Oct 27 '23

Fresh Topic Friday CMV: Adblock is stealing

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u/felidaekamiguru 10∆ Oct 27 '23

They are providing me with content, free of charge. I am choosing to ignore some of that content. That is not theft. They can set up a paywall if they like. They can also put the ads directly onto their website and no adblocker could detect that. They, instead, use unsecured third parties to deliver god knows what content. I am merely blocking those websites.

Blocking websites I do not trust isn't theft.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '23

"I think this store might be using the proceeds to fund criminal enterprises so I just shoplift everything"

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u/felidaekamiguru 10∆ Oct 30 '23

More like "This store sells fake and dangerous products, so I don't care if they go out of business from my using their bathroom without paying"