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I don't think there really is an alternative because it doesn't matter.

I don't look at ads. I 100% ignore the adwords results on Google or the featured ads. After spending years using the internet it's gotten to the point where I don't even see ads anymore without ad-block unless they are injected video ads.

I use ad-block for the purpose of saving myself time. Having to deal with a 10 or 30 second ad into almost every short video is ridiculous. It's not like everyone watches these ads. Most of the time prior to using ad-block I instantly switched to a different tab.

Ads kill the internet. I've had some sites serve certain annoying ads in the past. If a site plays an ad that plays sounds, guess what? Even if you couldn't control what ad you served I'm never going to visit your site ever again, no matter what.

A real alternative would be to produce something of value. Give me a good product, service or content and I'll consider paying you for it. Spend less time trying to force people into buying stuff they probably don't want.

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