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Old 05-22-2014, 11:40 AM   #1
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LXer: Adblock Extensions Can Cause Problems


Published at LXer:

This article isn't arguing against the use of Adblocking extensions, like AdBlock Plus. Rather, it's an argument in favor of using said extensions more prudently (i.e. using whitelists for sites you support etc...).

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Old 05-22-2014, 12:01 PM   #2
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The article isn't too bad, but this, which you get if you follow two layers of "this is my source" links, is better:

AdBlock Plus’s effect on Firefox’s memory usage | Nicholas Nethercote
 
Old 05-22-2014, 12:27 PM   #3
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Got plenty of RAM here, and heck if it gets rid of abusive ads, I'll pay for another 8 GB if I have to and another and another until the abuse stops. Simple as that. Also I use Adblock Edge, because Adblock Plus has cohorted with the enemy.

Also, any problems it may cause can be fixed, same goes for NoScript.
 
  


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