this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2025
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A Boring Dystopia

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[–] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 40 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When I can pay for services that don’t show me ads, why would I pay for one that does?

Don't worry, they are gradually taking that option away too.

[–] Godort@lemmy.ca 35 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Then the answer becomes to get those things without paying someone to show you ads.

When the illegal choice becomes the objective best experience, you're just a savvy consumer.