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by Ileca 2947 days ago
But is everyone really using ad-blockers? I thought it was obvious, like you, I mean, why wouldn't people use ad-blockers and keep living inside a garbage typhoon? Then, I saw some "studies" [1] saying the total of users relying on ad-blockers is ridiculous, like not even 1/5. It's baffling but seems like most people are still struggling against pop-ups.

[1] https://pagefair.com/downloads/2017/01/PageFair-2017-Adblock... (If this study lies, what wouldn't surprised me to the slightest, it would be by inflating the numbers, considering they sell counter-measures.)

2 comments

Most people are using whatever is the default browser on their mobile phone. And if they do use a desktop, most users still struggle with the single-vs-double-click, never mind the right-side mouse button.
Most people also don't understand the difference between a URL and a Google search. Installing an ad blocker is way beyond their understanding of how the web works.
Yes, definitely.

I meant everyone that even talks about these things, like us for instance.