Advice Request Should I use an Adblocker?

[DJ Panda]

I have heard both sides it destroys site's revenue, it can protect you from malicious advertising. What should I do?

 

[TheJokerz]

I use it and love it!

 

[Der.Reisende]

I use AdBlock Plus, as it serves me well without any issues. Tried out the well-known uBlock advertised in this forum, but both auto-update as well site issues made me change back. Of course, not all ads are detected, but can be hidden easily with some clicks.
The Malvertising thing is the most important next to making overadvertised pages I love to visit (Chip.de for example) enjoyable.
I don't turn off the Adblocker at any time, sorry dear page owners.

 

[kev216]

I advise you to use it, because on some sites there is malvertising or some really annoying popups/ads that with lots of moving things. On sites you really like and you trust, you can disable it, so that they can make some money to remain posting good content on their site.

 

[SpartacusSystem]

I use it from malvertising protection.

 

[DJ Panda]

My only concern is that I am harming the sites I like YT, Wikis, etc.

 

[RmG152]

Use it for unknown websites, follow this steps to configure:

1. Enable "Useful ads".
2. If you trust a website, add to whitelist to disable ad blocker.

 

[SpartacusSystem]

My only concern is that I am harming the sites I like YT, Wikis, etc.

I would disable it for sites like those then. Sites you regularly trust and use? No need to block their ads if they're not obtrusive.

 

[Der.Reisende]

My only concern is that I am harming the sites I like YT, Wikis, etc.

I love the removal feature of ABP, which removes those advertisements before the vid is being played If I only found a way to turn off this autoplay movies on Chip.de... Yes, I enabled the Click-to-Play feature in Google Chrome.

EDIT: Sorry for quoting you @J Gamez065 I misunderstood your post Maybe some Mod can merge my two messages to one? Thx in advance
And congrats for reaching level 10

 

[DJ Panda]

I am not trying to be Anti-Adblock or whatnot but if I or someone else were to possibly get warned of a security problem why should be worry about having an adblocker. The security we have should protect us before the infection takes place.

P.S Just Hit Lv 10 Thx Everyone XD

 

[Noxx]

I keep my adblock off on MT, but I recommend to keep it on in most instances. Crap is constantly building up in your computer as you surf. However, as others have said, keep it on for sites you support.

 

[Ink]

Popular Adblockers such as ABP, AdBlock, Adguard may have Acceptable Ads, which are predefined by the developers. You can disable this, but whitelist any sites you want Ads to appear on.

An adblocker for most users are beneficial, but so are the built-in security features in Modern browsers.

Edit: If using Windows 10, try Microsoft Edge and see the difference before you go blocking everything.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Absolutely Yes IMHO.

It gets so annoying sometimes that there are chances you may hit & break the system due to the annoyance.

So keep cool, safe expensive system & enjoy clutter free experience free.

 

[enaph]

The question is not "should I use an adblocker" but "which one should I use"
You can always add trusted sites to the exclusions.

 

[DJ Panda]

If using Windows 10, try Microsoft Edge and see the difference before you go blocking everything

Really what is do bad about Edge or the ads?

 

[ForgottenSeer 19494]

I use it and i don't disable it for nothing. Even i don't read things on Forbes because it blocks access with adblockers. Sorry Forbes. I just don't disable it. I keep Acceptable Ads on BTW and have seen some ads which are static and clearly marked as such. I actually enjoyed them. They were my cool little ads and all other stupid ads are just blocked. I almost fell in love with these acceptable advertisments which i found maybe 6-7 months after seeing the last advertisment in a website LOL

 

[Morvotron]

Most known and trustable ad blockers have lately included the "useful ads" or "harmless ads" those which mean no intrusive advertising, just as you say, the ads display as to maintain the website on. This may be your mode. But do use an adblocker, it's crucial nowadays.

 

[Jrs30]

I use AdGuard Ad Blocker, sites in Brazil has many ads and annoying ads that you have to wait 5 seconds to view the page or news! Adverts which is right in the middle of the screen! This is very annoying! I walk in sites from other countries and do not see annoying ads as it has in Brazilian sites.
On sites that I really like I've let the AdGuard automatically disabled, I know it's hard to maintain a site and need the ads to keep the site up.
My vote is for : Use it but disable it on sites you love

 

[SHvFl]

Use an adblocker and only disable it on sites you really trust.

 

[tonibalas]

Use an adblocker and only disable it on sites you really trust.

This exactly what i am doing