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Facebook and Instagram’s “pay or consent” ad model violates the DMA, says the EU (www.theverge.com)
submitted 1 year ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] dojan@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, you’re reading it right, even if you pay, it doesn’t get rid of ads, they just stop tracking you.

🤢🤮

I hate what the internet has become.

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been using an ad blocker for at least 15 years. I'm not about to stop now. I can't imagine paying only to see less relevant ads...

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Which will work great until corporations implement systems that force it onto us. Microsoft building it into the operating system. Mozilla acquiring advertising companies and implementing AI bullshit. Google edging closer to having a monopoly on browsers.