It's not a matter of risks for me. I haven't a clue how to install an ad blocker, being a non-techie geezer. Same for VPN etc. The only code I know is Morse and I've forgotten most of it.
Every time I remark on this subject, well meaning commenters tell me how easy it is to install/use an ad blocker.
"Just..." — in my experience, statements that begin with "Just..." end up leaving me frustrated once I've tried and failed to follow the "simple"/"easy" instructions.
Also, I note that commenters here WITH ad blockers installed sometimes STILL see ads. So why bother?
I don't understand the enmity of HN in general for online ads and advertising.
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It's not a matter of risks for me. I haven't a clue how to install an ad blocker, being a non-techie geezer. Same for VPN etc. The only code I know is Morse and I've forgotten most of it.
Every time I remark on this subject, well meaning commenters tell me how easy it is to install/use an ad blocker.
"Just..." — in my experience, statements that begin with "Just..." end up leaving me frustrated once I've tried and failed to follow the "simple"/"easy" instructions.
Also, I note that commenters here WITH ad blockers installed sometimes STILL see ads. So why bother?
I don't understand the enmity of HN in general for online ads and advertising.