@Dju to

Enshittification • 4 months ago

"Keep your ad blocker on", does it turn itself off randomly if you don't pay?

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"Keep your ad blocker on", does it turn itself off randomly if you don't pay?

@Dju to

Enshittification • 4 months ago

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2•4 months ago
Shoulda been plus plus.

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