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[–] 0x0@programming.dev 83 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Neglects to mention some of the slowness is real-time ad auctions.

[–] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nothing like having a check box suddenly move because an ad finally resolved and I end up clicking on the damn ad instead

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

It's not a bug, it's a feature!

[–] columbus@lemmy.world 47 points 3 days ago (3 children)

People use the internet without adblockers?

[–] hansolo@lemm.ee 36 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't use the internet with less than a hazmat suit.

[–] quokka1@mastodon.au 2 points 14 hours ago
[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 21 points 3 days ago

Surprisingly, yes. I'm flabbergasted every time someone says, "I'm tired of these ads. I'm going to download an adblocker. Got any recommendations?"

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 16 points 3 days ago

Normies do. They vastly outnumber the "barely computer literate"