Unexpected Product Ads

Users discuss and complain about advertisements appearing in a product or service expected to be ad-free, questioning their presence, suggesting ad blockers, and debating content monetization.

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Sample Comments

TeMPOraL Sep 18, 2019 View on HN

And ads. Don't forget the ads.

alfnor Sep 21, 2022 View on HN

If only there was a way to get rid of ads...

jedimastert Jan 15, 2020 View on HN

Is there an alternative between this and ads?

solstice Mar 24, 2020 View on HN

Isn't the point of this product to _not_ have ads anymore?

diegoloop Aug 3, 2015 View on HN

I'm not used to having ads, thats the problem. But let's see how it will work

eddieh Sep 30, 2019 View on HN

Please consume the ads. Content isn't free.

mgoetzke Feb 15, 2019 View on HN

how is it showing you ads ? Haven't seen any yet.

ipnon Jan 11, 2021 View on HN

Sounds like they don't want advertisement

Eddy_Viscosity2 Sep 26, 2025 View on HN

"doesn't eliminate all ads"... ug.

amelius Jun 12, 2021 View on HN

Looks like the ads have locked onto you. Perhaps try some evasive manoeuvres.