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15. Well a big reason I use Adblocker is malware

Sat Feb 4, 2023, 11:41 AM

Feb 2023

Some news sites have been notorious for having malware/spyware. Many sites get upset when you have Adblocker, but again, how can you be certain it won't have malware? Same thing with emails. I used to get spam emails a lot, so I always have to keep my guard up. But most email notifications I will know if it is worth keeping/reading or just flat deleting. Hence, it is not usually a big deal. So lets say if this site does end up doing email notifications, I will know which ones it is.

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Posts Timewas Feb 2023 #1

I got that part tornado34jh Feb 2023 #2

I was just thinking about this. usonian Feb 2023 #3

I don't think I would say it is an addiction tornado34jh Feb 2023 #4

You could ask the admins. usonian Feb 2023 #5

That isn't an option for now. discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2023 #6

Okay, I figured as such. Thanks tornado34jh Feb 2023 #7

Just about every other site I am a member of BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #8

I see tornado34jh Feb 2023 #9

Well when I mention "notifications" BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #10

Notifications tornado34jh Feb 2023 #11

I have unsubscribed from them BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #12

I see tornado34jh Feb 2023 #13

I have been using adblockers for years BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #14

Well a big reason I use Adblocker is malware tornado34jh Feb 2023 #15

I normally keep my private email off discussion sites BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #16

Indeed tornado34jh Feb 2023 #17