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by mrobataille 5278 days ago
Remember the people who thought music piracy was over after Napster got shut down?

Once the masses get used to a certain convenience, and that convenience is taken away, someone will inevitably spring up to provide it again.

So it really doesn't matter what direction ABP takes - just the fact that it set a precedent for an ad-free experience is enough to ensure someone will provide it in the future.