I am an ad-block user a terrorist?!? France just declared people who use ad-blockers terrorists.
Anyone else here a terrorist? 🤣 I’m part of the uBlock Origin faction, what faction(s) do you belong to?
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For legal purposes, no we are not terrorists. I mean unless you have a twisted worldview as a french bureaucrat.
Many ads are malicious. Many try to install software you didn’t ask for on your computer, or they try to trick you into pressing a “download” button on a download site that isn’t for the thing you wanted but for their software, or they fake error messages to trick you into installing malicious software.
Back when I was younger, all those sort of activities would fall under the banner of “cyber-terrorism”. Therefore, installing an ad blocker is an act of counter-terrorism.
The FBI recommends using an ad blocker - “Use an ad blocking extension when performing internet searches.” > https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2022/PSA221221
Plus you’re using lemmy, expect police on your door in 7 business days.
Tempted to make a community called ‘Terrorists’ where we recommend the best ad blockers…
You wouldn’t download an ad locker?!?
The hell’s up with France, I also recently saw a post about their president blaming video games for the mass riots that have been happening over there.
I think France just needs a few revolutions. Very fitting considering their anthem.
