[morsch]

Seems like the exact opposite of the standard practice in old-school journalism of strictly separating editorial and advertising staff in order minimize conflicts of interest.

The fact that they are seem eager to get rid of ads makes it seem like worrying about these kinds of thing are at least a constant nuisance.

[Woost]

It read to me more like it was annoying for them. They want to get rid of ads so they can quit spending time writing reports for advertisers/vetting ads, and spend that time working on new content instead.