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by horsawlarway 1433 days ago
So don't use an ad driven model. Full fucking stop.

Look - you can attempt to send me any content you'd like. You absolutely (as in utterly, morally, ethically) have zero claim to force me to receive it.

I have autonomy. I can choose what to view, and what not to view.

If you don't want me to get your content without paying for it - ask me to pay for it before sending it to me. EASY FUCKING PEASY.

If you've asked me to pay and I go download it somewhere else: fine, call me a pirate.

If you haven't asked me to pay and you're sending me a firehose of unrelated bullshit every time I attempt to interact with your service - expect me to filter that bullshit out.