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Unblocking User Freedom: the right to use adblockers - FSFE (fsfe.org)

submitted 8 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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• Companies are restricting user freedom by limiting the use of adblockers and controlling online content interaction.

• Growing crackdown on browser extensions raises concerns about user control over online experiences.

• The right to use adblockers is being challenged as companies exert more control over user interactions with online content.

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[-] yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml 16 points 8 months ago

Axel Springer filed several suits in Germany against Eyeo on the grounds that the Adblock Plus extension interfered with their business…

Umm yes, lady madam of the court, let the record show that I hereby counter-sue the advertising companies for interfering with my ability to use the internet!

this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2023

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