• EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com
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      2 days ago

      One reason (of several): so that you can’t block ads

      I’m assuming you are using a mobile browser. Switch it to desktop mode to put a stop to it.

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        You still can, at least on Android, it’s just less straightforward, and a bit less consistent

        https://adaway.org/

        For anyone curious, makes mobile gaming a whole lot less painful too

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          For anyone curious, makes mobile gaming a whole lot less painful too

          100%

          I’ve only run across a single game that still gives you the ad bonus when blocking ads, but even without the bonus, it’s worth it to not have a 2 minute long ad every 5 minutes

    • KyuubiNoKitsune@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      Easier gathering tracking data and allows them to give you notifications to increase engagement.

      If you were looking for an honest answer that is.

      I hate it too.

    • yeehaw@lemmy.ca
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      Use Firefox focus and firewall level ad blocking. Takes care of 90% of this kind of bullshit.