Chrome AdBlock Joining Acceptable Ads Program
Oct 4, 2015 16:24:44 GMT -6
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Post by omegalogos on Oct 4, 2015 16:24:44 GMT -6
Explanation: I know many of my fellow members rely on ad blocking software and AdBlock is used by many and it was just brought to my attention by a mate in IT business that AdBlock could no longer be trusted.
He linked me to this ...
Chrome AdBlock Joining Acceptable Ads Program (And Sold To Anonymous Company) [yro.slashdot.org]
Posted by timothy on Sunday October 04, 2015 @03:09PM from the to-whom-is-the-question dept.
basscomm writes:
Hot on the heels of the formation of the independent board to oversee "acceptable ads", users of the popular Chrome ad blocking extension, AdBlock, got notice that AdBlock is participating in the program, and that acceptable ads are being turned on by default. At the bottom of the announcement, buried in the fine print is word that AdBlock has been sold, but nobody will say to whom.
basscomm writes:
Hot on the heels of the formation of the independent board to oversee "acceptable ads", users of the popular Chrome ad blocking extension, AdBlock, got notice that AdBlock is participating in the program, and that acceptable ads are being turned on by default. At the bottom of the announcement, buried in the fine print is word that AdBlock has been sold, but nobody will say to whom.
Personal Disclosure: He also recommended this program which he uses ...
UBlock [github.com]
I have yet to d/l and trial this program but I do trust my mate completely and so I recommend people get themselves educated as to what is available and what suits their needs and then take action accordingly.
Shame on AdBlock for selling out!
But can we blame them? Or do we blame those who bought them out for destroying the trust this company earned up until now?
