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by rossy 4399 days ago
With a paid version of the app or an in-app purchase, sure. Sadly, some devs only have an ad-supported version. Apps that waste my screen space and download quota with ads just aren't worth it. Either the ads go (with AdAway) or the app goes.
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iamben 4399 days ago
I'm not arguing that ads aren't annoying! It's just an incredibly entitled way of thinking. Perhaps ads are the only source of income for that particular developer. Why not just use something else / get on with it / write something yourself?

Also - downvote if an answer is offensive or inappropriate, not because you disagree with an opposing point of view!

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rossy 4399 days ago
It's not an overly entitled way of thinking when it comes to a device I own that uses a data package I pay for. I don't actually run an ad blocker in my web browser, but on mobile, where screen size, battery life, and data usage constraints are very real, I can't stand them. If I couldn't remove the ads from an app I would definitely find something else.

As for the downvote, you're right, but it wasn't me. I don't have that ability yet.

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iamben 4399 days ago
I appreciate your concerns regarding the data package/battery etc., but if you look at it from the developer's point of view rather than your own, it IS entitled to think you have the right to strip out their income stream because it doesn't suit you. But hey, different strokes for different folks :-)

Downvote comment wasn't directed at you in particular!

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donniezazen 4399 days ago
Looks like you are under threat to use ad-supported apps. Guess what you can't exercise a choice and then blame people.

It takes a lot of efforts to become and Android developer and create content in general. You should respect that.

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king_jester 4399 days ago
Is this really that common any more. Prior to the 3rd version of IAP, paid app schemes were less common, but nowadays I find most add supported apps have an unlocked version on Google Play or an IAP to remove ads.

Your best bet would be to contact the developer and try to see if they would offer such a thing. They may even be willing to make a one-off exception for you.

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