Adblock sells out

[Chaikel]

I've been noticing that even though I've been using Adblck for years, with barely any ads getting through, lately a lot more have been getting through. At first I thought that the ad creators were getting smarter, but browsing through options found me this:
"Allow some non-intrusive advertising" was checked by default.
https://adblockplus.org/en/acceptable-ads
Apparently ABP has forgotten why we install it:

Starting with Adblock Plus 2.0 you can allow some of the advertising that is considered not annoying. By doing this you support websites that rely on advertising but choose to do it in a non-intrusive way

[DanH]

It tells you that when you install it. (although if it was auto-upgrading, i dont remember)

[jj1000]

Just search extensions again. There are multiple ad block programs you can run at the same time...

[Moishebatchy]

I've been noticing that even though I've been using Adblck for years, with barely any ads getting through, lately a lot more have been getting through. At first I thought that the ad creators were getting smarter, but browsing through options found me this:
"Allow some non-intrusive advertising" was checked by default.
https://adblockplus.org/en/acceptable-ads
Apparently ABP has forgotten why we install it:

Why do you refer to it as "selling out"?

[smurf]

Why do you refer to it as "selling out"?

+1
You think they make money by allowing ads ?  Apparently they are supporting some sort of movement to clean up internet advertising.

[Moishebatchy]

+1
You think they make money by allowing ads ?  Apparently they are supporting some sort of movement to clean up internet advertising.

Exactly. "Selling out" would be if they take a kickback in return for allowing ads through. Here it seems like they're just trying to straighten out the Internet advertising scene - which is actually a worthy cause, considering that many sites (including DD) are largely ad-supported, and would buckle if all advertising went away forever.

[Chaikel]

Exactly. "Selling out" would be if they take a kickback in return for allowing ads through. Here it seems like they're just trying to straighten out the Internet advertising scene - which is actually a worthy cause, considering that many sites (including DD) are largely ad-supported, and would buckle if all advertising went away forever.

Google would be one that comes to mind

[Moishebatchy]

Google would be one that comes to mind

Huh?

[Chaikel]

Huh?

You seem to like that work today

[Moishebatchy]

You seem to like that work today

Last time I used it on DDF was 5 days ago.

[elikay]

I believe it allows you to block all ads.

[Chaikel]

I believe it allows you to block all ads.

Why is no one understanding me today? Am I drunk? Should I be?

[Moishebatchy]

Why is no one understanding me today? Am I drunk? Should I be?

Like they say, "Vehn drei mentschen rufen dich shikker, leig zech shluffen".

[Chaikel]

Like they say, "Vehn tzidreite mentschen rufen dich shikker, leig zech shluffen".

ftfy

[ganizzy]

Will all "acceptable" ads be unblocked?

 No. Unfortunately, it isn't technically possible to recognize "acceptable" ads automatically. We have agreements with some websites and advertisers that only advertising matching our criteria will be used, their ads will be unblocked then. We hope to grow our list significantly over time.
 

it actually does sound like they're getting some kickback

[Moishebatchy]

btfy

FTFY.

I got it right the first time.

[Moishebatchy]

Will all "acceptable" ads be unblocked?

 No. Unfortunately, it isn't technically possible to recognize "acceptable" ads automatically. We have agreements with some websites and advertisers that only advertising matching our criteria will be used, their ads will be unblocked then. We hope to grow our list significantly over time.
 

it actually does sound like they're getting some kickback

You sure it's not just that AdBlock gets to set the rules?

Here's the litmus test: do you see anywhere on the AdBlock site where you can "sign up" to pay them money for letting your ads through?

[Chaikel]

Here's the litmus test: do you see anywhere on the AdBlock site where you can "sign up" to pay them money for letting your ads through?

Totally not the litmus test. Do you see anywhere on Amex's site a place where you can sign up to be an affiliate? Chase?

[Moishebatchy]

Totally not the litmus test. Do you see anywhere on Amex's site a place where you can sign up to be an affiliate? Chase?

No, but I see such a place on FlexOffers and the like...

Besides, AdBlock isn't chashuv enough yet to sit back and let people come looking for them, the way Chase and Amex do.

[smurf]

Either way you still have the option to block all ads