copyrightcontent.org: breakage

[jkuerth]

Prerequisites

• [X] This is NOT a YouTube, Facebook, Twitch or a shortener/hosting site report. These sites MUST be reported by clicking their respective links.
• [X] I read and understand the policy about what is a valid filter issue.
• [X] I verified that this issue is not a duplicate. (Search here to find out.)
• [X] I did not remove any of the default filter lists, or I have verified that the issue was not caused by removing any of the default lists.
• [X] I did not enable additional filter lists, or I have verified that the issue still occurs without enabling additional filter lists.
• [X] I do not have custom filters/rules, or I have verified that the issue still occurs without custom filters/rules.
• [X] I am not using uBlock Origin along with other content blockers.
• [X] I have verified that the web browser's built-in content blocker/tracking protection, network wide/DNS blocking, or my VPN is not causing the issue.
• [X] I have verified that other extensions are not causing the issue.
• [X] If this is about a breakage or detection, I have verified that it is caused by uBlock Origin and isn't a site issue.
• [ ] I did not answer truthfully to ALL the above checkboxes.

URL(s) where the issue occurs.

https://copyrightcontent.org

Description

the URL below are being blocked incorrectly by uBlock. This script is a messaging system for site visitors and can be used as a paywall. It is not an ad inserter or ad serving platform. Please remove blocking for this URL:

URL: https://copyrightcontent.org

Other extensions used

no other extensions

Screenshot(s)

Screenshot(s)

Configuration

Details

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[u-RraaLL]

All I see is "Page not found". Nothing is blocked in uBO.

On the URL: Click 🛡️ uBO's icon > 💬 Report > Click "Troubleshooting information" > Select all > Copy > Share it. Video tutorial

[JobcenterTycoon]

The domain itself is not blocked. https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/8615

[mapx-]

@jkuerth provide the steps reproducing whatever issue. the home page redirects to some 404 error

[jkuerth]

The specific URL being blocked is http://copyrightcontent.org/unblocker as shown here: https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/blob/master/filters/filters-2021.txt

[jkuerth]

an example site using this script is MANITHAN.COM

[mapx-]

What exactly is broken ?

[jkuerth]

uBlock is blocking our URL which does not allow the script to run. We are not an ad inserter, we are not blocking or impacting uBlock, our URL shows on line 1056 on this link and need it removed please: https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/blob/master/filters/filters-2021.txt

[stephenhawk8054]

What exactly is broken ?

And what breakages occur if the script cannot run? Describe it in details please.

[jkuerth]

uBlock is currently blocking the URL of our script. This is a service made for content creators to be able to offer an alternative to ad monetization and assist with gathering user consent. Site visitors can visit the websites with a microtransaction and avoid seeing ads. The script does not add ads to the site, collect user data, or interfere with uBlock's script in any way; it is not supposed to be blocked by uBlock. Any payment the site visitor makes goes directly to the site owner who created the content, 100% of it. The breakage that uBlock causes if the script doesn't run prevents the publisher from offering something different to ads to monetize their site. It is puzzling to us why you'd be against this. https://copyrightcontent.org is not an adserver. That domain allows publishers to engage visitors in a transparent way on the value exchange for their copyrighted content, it does not reinsert ads in any way.

[stephenhawk8054]

How can we reproduce the issue? I have accessed https://manithan.com/. Which steps should I do next to see the breakages?

[jkuerth]

the browser would have to have uBlock installed to see the breakage. The breakage occurs because uBlock blocks the URL of our script, which is on line 1056 on this link: https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/blob/master/filters/filters-2021.txt

To test it, please access the site with uBlock enabled (blocks the script) and disabled (script not blocked) on the browser, as well as another ad blocker, this would trigger the script

[stephenhawk8054]

I know. I installed uBO already. I see the script being blocked in uBO already. But I can't see the breakages.

Which steps should I do next to see the breakages on https://manithan.com/? The page looks normal for me:

[jkuerth]

Attached is how the site looks without uBlock. With uBlock installed it should be showing our modal that is launched by our script, but the script is not able to run with our URL blocked by uBlock.

[stephenhawk8054]

Yes, and uBO is blocking the ads as expected. Using ads as paywall and telling users to turn off blockers is not in line with uBO's scope about paywall. This is anti-adblock case for me

My opinion is keeping the filters. You can wait for other volunteers' opinions.

[dimisa-RUAdList]

This script is nothing more than an anti-adblock. Of course it must remain blocked.

[jkuerth]

The script is not anti-adblock. The script gives users the option and choice of how to contribute to the publisher providing original content. What you are showing in the screenshot is only one option, visitors also have the option to contribute through a micropayment, acting as a paywall, they are only prompted to turn off an ad blocker or open a new browser if the visitor chooses not to contribute. Ultimately, the visitor can determine how to proceed and the user is able to manage their own experience.

[JobcenterTycoon]

Same as https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/23592#issuecomment-2101087358

[ghajini]

explain what is being asked https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/23592#issuecomment-2100987663

restrain from illogical discussions