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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.

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[–] airportline@lemmy.ml 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Most people don’t appreciate it when you install software on their personal devices without their permission.

[–] whofearsthenight@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Boy would this be the quickest way to make sure I never allow you to touch my electronics again.

[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 3 points 1 year ago

without their permission.

Nobody said that.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Fine. I don't appreciate it when assholes inflict ads on me, so we'd be even!