[anc84]

How come everyone is using the closed-source, ad-network friendly Ghostery instead of the open-source https://disconnect.me/ ?

[vetinari]

Because actually stopping tracking requires premium (paid) version? Or because mobile version is not a browser plugin, but virtual vpn, so it doesn't work with your real vpn?

[insertnickname]

The Disconnect website says that the free version "[blocks] malware & tracking (Desktop only)".

[vetinari]

Yes, and also says: Upgrade to premium protection - Block malware & tracking (Desktop and mobile).

Ghostery works fine on both, desktop and mobile. It even syncs as an addon across both instances.

[anc84]

Huh, I had no idea. What a shame!

[SolarUpNote]

Why is Ghostery ad-network friendly?

[rockdoe]

They sell the metrics they collect back to the advertising networks. They're public about this, it's not a secret.

[ovulator]

It is opt-in, but I do agree, pretty slimy.