AdBlock sells out...

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(received as a popup)


Announcing the Acceptable Ads program

Hi, it's Michael, the creator of AdBlock. Pardon the interruption!

For years I have wanted to help make it easy for you to see useful ads and block annoying ones. I am excited to tell you that it's finally happening.

AdBlock is now participating in the Acceptable Ads program. Acceptable Ads defines strict guidelines to identify non-annoying ads, which AdBlock now shows by default. This way, you can help support your favorite websites -- and if you still want to block every ad, you can disable this easily.

Want more details?

I think you'll really like the change. Happy surfing!

Michael

PS: Why now? Well, I have always shared similar goals for the Web with the ad blocker Adblock Plus, who created the Acceptable Ads program. But I did not like the fact that they also control the program, because they are supported by some Acceptable Ads advertisers. Now, Adblock Plus will be transferring custodianship of Acceptable Ads to an impartial group of experts. I love this idea -- in fact, it was my wife Katie’s suggestion! Due to this change, I'm happy for AdBlock to join the program. As a result, I am selling my company, and the buyer is turning on Acceptable Ads. My long-time managing director will keep working with the new company. I believe this is a great thing for you users.

It's been an honor to make the Web a better place for you!

[maxtog]

I think you are referring to "Adblock" for Chrome/Safari.  Since "Adblock Plus" is used in Firefox (and is still going strong), that is a separate project.  I don't recommend using Chrome anyway, since it has strong spyware relations with Google.

Firefox is the only truly multi-platform browser.  It is also the only major browser that is run and managed by the community.  It is also fully-open source.  So my advice is download Firefox, load Adblock Plus:  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus

And if you like the way Firefox used to look before they starting looking like Chrome, load Classic Theme Restorer:  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/classicthemerestorer

[gPink]

I quit using firefox when the pc tech weenies at mozilla decided they were the sole arbiters of morality. Not that google is any better.

[maxtog]

I quit using firefox when the pc tech weenies at mozilla decided they were the sole arbiters of morality. Not that google is any better.

Actually, I am not even sure what you are talking about.  Are you talking about the Brendan Eich thing?

[stevewfl]

they all suck with their motives.