I use ad blockers and open source privacy focused software whenever I can but occasionally I have to use computers that don’t belong to me or an older phone where my usual applications aren’t installed and seeing all the advertisements just feels dirty and dystopian.

I think the worst ads are the text to speech ones that say “Download this app today”. The unblinking energenic people saying you can make a living at home are probably a close second.

  • @cubedsteaks
    1•10 months ago

    I understand, I felt insulted how you mention that there are services offering a choice in viewing selection of ads that was offhandedly thrown it out there like it is the norm

    Sorry about that. I guess I think of it as the norm here because its a package that’s offered. Anyone in the US can go get it if they have the funds for it and want to pay for it.

    What other choice do you want there to be? I’m all for being middle of the road. I mean, I’m bisexual. I’m a fence sitter. I like the third option or the pick all option the most.

    But when it comes to ads, how do you get a middle ground? To me, an ad is just that. You see it, or you don’t see it.

    From everyone in this thread, it seems like most people just choose not to see the ads. And that’s a fine choice isn’t it? Or do you want the ad’s to not exist at all? Like is it upsetting that you have to decline because its like a yes or no question?

    I’m not actually feeling too hopeless cause I’m in big favor of that writer’s strike and I hope it goes on as long as possible. I don’t give a fuck about new media. Halt that shit forever. We clearly needed a break.

    I am not sure why cable tv is getting roped into vhs and dvd

    Because that was an era. Back when we had Cable TV, we bought VHS tapes and DVDs. It’s like living in 2004 in my apartment. Its like the closest I can get to a time machine.

    And both VHS and DVD’s had ad’s on them. VHS tapes always started with trailers and ad’s for either merch or production companies. DVD’s would often have extras that were just ad’s!

    My VHS recordings are actually from a site I don’t have access too anymore but I’m not the person who recorded them. They’re also from like decades ago. No one at Adult Swim is hurting cause I have a tape from one of their blocks in like 2003 that has all the ads in tact and includes shows they don’t even run anymore.