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In order for this to be true for Adblock Origin, there would have to be a toggle to allow acceptable ads. There is none. Even if their lists whitelisted sites, other lists would negate this.
I'm aggressive with regard to ad blocking and use I use the majority of UBO's adblock lists except for the foreign lists.
Sure.
I use Firefox and install the following: - Disconnect
- Ublock Origen (choose 3rd-Party block lists to suit.)
- Privacy Badger (no set up, just install, it learns as you go)
In Firefox, use about:config to change the following: - Toggle dom.storage.enabled to False
- Toggle layout.css.visited_links_enabled to False
- Toggle media.peerconnection.enabled to False
- Toggle network.prefetch-next to False
- Toggle network.http.sendReferrerHeader to 0 (zero)
- Toggle network.http.sendSecureXSiteReferrer to False
These settings have worked for me with no issues. I bank, do all manner of things online with no issues. I do, however, see no ads, no tracking, faster page loads, clean experience all around.
Yes, I saw this, but it doesn't affect HTTPS traffic.
I've switched over from ABP to UBlock Origin. UBO is so much faster than ABP, uses fewer resources, and does a better job. And, most importantly, they do not get in bed with the ad companies to arrange for acceptable ads. There are no acceptable ads in my view (no pun intended). I block ads precisely because they use my bandwidth, they are a vector for malware, they interfere with my viewing of websites, they track me (this should be illegal), many, many more bad things.
In addition to UBlock Origin, I block DOM, HTTP/S referrer, CSS visited links (surfing history viewable by websites), block WebRTC (leaks private IP address schemas), and more. I have a right to a clutter-free Internet that is not tracking me, using my bandwidth without my consent, and doing everything to make money from me without my consent or sharing with me should it do so. No, thank you. I will continue to block all ads, tracking cookies, beacons, you name it. I somewhat enjoy the cold war between users and the ad companies.