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lbryio / lbry-desktop

A browser and wallet for LBRY, the decentralized, user-controlled content marketplace.
https://lbry.tech
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restore sidebar ads following testing period #4012

Closed jessopb closed 4 years ago

jessopb commented 4 years ago

We disabled sidebar ads to test if it scared people away. Re enable them following the test.

Tcll commented 4 years ago

this could possibly be why I can't start LBRY without a VPN, including on older versions... smh Screenshot_2020-04-19_07-33-23

shame on you for using malicious domains like google and aws and for using viruses (ads)

EDIT: please don't mistake me for yelling when giving shame, I'm honestly not it's a serious issue when using anything malicious

kauffj commented 4 years ago

@Tcll ads were never included in the desktop app

Tcll commented 4 years ago

@kauffj honestly, I was kinda referring to both in that statement but yes the client absolutely uses aws, which is likely why I have that error without a VPN. (I haven't created an issue on it because I don't feel a need to, the mention of ads combined with aws is why I'm posting here)

but with that said, there are better FOSS alternatives to analytics and advertising that aren't based around malicious platforms like Google and Amazon. I can't name any off hand as I've only heard others talk about them... I'm not particularly interested myself as I believe in support over revenue (I give my support where due/possible on the platform, so ads/analytics are a kick to the balls for me)

EDIT: btw I recommend looking into Unstoppable Domains over AWS ;)