[qnleigh]

It's kind of amusing to me how such an obvious statement like this is getting downvoted so much. I suspect most people feel this way about ads and HN readers are more bothered by them than most people.

(I hate ads too, but I think I understand the alternative perspective).

[engeljohnb]

I've installed a lot of adblockers for non-hacker type people over the years. As far as I've seen, no one has ever asked or attempted to uninstall them. I think most people are mostly fine with ads, but prefer life without them.

Even as a kid, me and all my friends used to groan when the commercial breaks came on. I've been muting commercials since I knew how to use a mute button.

[nfw2]

Most people don't like ads and also like free stuff moreso than they dislike ads.