Mastodawn

https://infosec.press/brunomiguel/is-mozilla-trying-hard-to-kill-itself
#Mozilla #Firefox #AdBlocker #OpenSource #FOSS #mozilla_firefox #mozillafirefox #mozillafoundation #firefox_ #FirefoxIsDead #firefoxaddons #ad_blocker #open_source #open_source_projects #Browser #BrowserExtension #browser_extension #BrowserExtensions #Browser_Extensions

📝 Is Mozilla trying hard to kill itself?

In an interview with "The Verge", the new Mozilla CEO, Enzor-DeMeo, IMHO hints that axing adblockers is something that, at the very least...

Bruno's ramblings

Hacker News Nov 18, 2024

Is Chrome the New IE?
https://www.magiclasso.co/insights/is-chrome-the-new-ie/
#ycombinator #block #blocker #content #adblock #adblocker #ios #iphone #ipad #mac #mac_os #ad_blocking #content_blocker #content_blocking #Safari #ad_block #ad_blocker #free

Is Chrome the new IE? – Magic Lasso Adblock

With a global browser market share of over 65%, Google’s Chrome has become the target of criticism and disdain, much like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer once was. Is Chrome facing similar challenges to Internet Explorer (IE) and will this lead to its downfall?

Magic Lasso Adblock

Hacker News Jul 30, 2024

Dear Safari, Things I Hate About You
https://www.magiclasso.co/insights/dear-safari/
#ycombinator #block #blocker #content #adblock #adblocker #ios #iphone #ipad #mac #mac_os #ad_blocking #content_blocker #content_blocking #Safari #ad_block #ad_blocker #free

Dear Safari, 4 Things I Hate About You – Magic Lasso Adblock

Dear Safari, I know we’ve been together for a long time, but I’m starting to have second thoughts.

Magic Lasso Adblock

Hacker News Feb 12, 2024

Digital Advertising May Be Causing Almost 2% of Global Carbon Emissions
https://www.magiclasso.co/insights/advertising-carbon-emmissions/
#ycombinator #block #blocker #content #adblock #adblocker #ios #iphone #ipad #mac #mac_os #ad_blocking #content_blocker #content_blocking #Safari #ad_block #ad_blocker #free

Digital Advertising May Be Causing Almost 2% of Global Carbon Emissions – Magic Lasso Adblock

In the vast landscape of discussions around environmental concerns, one facet that often escapes the spotlight is the environmental impact of digital advertising. While it may seem inconspicuous amid towering issues like deforestation and industrial emissions, recent research suggests that digital advertising could contribute as much as 2% to global carbon emissions by 2025.

Magic Lasso Adblock

Hacker News Nov 24, 2023

Google admits cracking down on people using ad blockers
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/google-admits-cracking-down-ad-blockers-b1122572.html
#ycombinator #Google #Mozilla_Firefox #Youtube #ad_blocker

Google admits cracking down on people using ad blockers

People trying to sneak past ads are being served a 'suboptimal' experience, tech giant says

Evening Standard

solicitor Mar 14, 2019

Pi-Hole, the DNS level Ad Blocker https://peertube.mastodon.host/videos/watch/7ccb563e-50de-4071-8201-fb721b7998e1

Pi-Hole, the DNS level Ad Blocker

PeerTube

Verfassungklage Jun 6, 2017

#Ad_Blocker:

Schutz der #Geschäftsmodelle wichtiger als Schutz vor Schadsoftware ...

Gegen Malvertising hilft eine einfache Maßnahme: Ad-Blocker. Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik sieht das nach Angaben der Bundesregierung anders. Die Behörde zog ihre Empfehlung für Ad-Blocker zurück, schließlich würden damit die Geschäftsmodelle von Anbietern gestört. ...

https://netzpolitik.org/2017/ad-blocker-schutz-der-geschaeftsmodelle-wichtiger-als-schutz-vor-schadsoftware/