Thread by @SuperNerdLand

Let's get into this in detail.

RPS is supposed to be a PC gaming and enthusiast based outlet. Quite simply they should know better.

It's not as simple as just "Adblocking" anymore.
Most of us use script blockers as an essential part of our online security.

-Scrump thread

I honestly don't care about ads. I DO care about the malware those ads can & do inject.

What me to enable Java & Flash too so you can more effectively compromise my browser's sandbox?

That's what you're essentially asking for because that's how many ads are still served.

Browsing the internet without some degree of control over the scripts websites can launch is like going to a brothel without a condom.

"Turn off that pesky protection"

How can tech sites, that are supposedly community focused, not see that's WHY it annoys their audience?

And the detection of "adblock" is usually overzealous. Even if you're allowing ads whilst still blacklisting some types of scripting (never let a page run flash or java holy shit no) you'll still get bounced back.

It's an all or nothing approach.

Even if you trust a website, you're opening up your device to whoever runs their ad-tech. There's usually 2-3 layers involved.

Pssstt! Hey kid? Did you know the least scrupulous ads also pay the most money & have the least rules about what content they can be displayed on?

Use your scrpit blocker of choice & go to any major website, or even most minor ones for that matter, you'll see a slew of tracking & monitoring scripts there to sell your information.

That's arguably their bigger revenue model going forward.

This really isn't about "ads."

The "lets just block all adblock users" route is so painfully 2012. It's the retard approuch many more tech illiterate outlets took then immediately reversed course on.

At least if you have a paywall you're not disrespecting me by trying to make me disable essential security.

The research is pretty definitive: you were never going to get ad clicks from those users anyway.

This is hilariously bad. There are so many other, better options. Get some content partners you like (*cough* PlayAsia *cough*) and link to them as part of your native page.

Yes the world is less desktop based but script blockers are arguably MORE important on Android devices.

The view adblockers are somehow "stealing" content is a mindset of a boomer executive who has to get their son to work Facebook.

The comments section is incredible.

This exchange is just stunning. They're either playing dumb and selling user data of paid supporters or they honestly don't understand their own ad-tech & tracking.

"Durrrr how did dat get der?"

The comments are an absolute bloodbath.

The editor is responding to sycophants but ignoring all legitimate criticism.

"I like this site, and I’m not blocking anything coming from your own infrastructure, so the reason that I’m not seeing ads is really your choice."

This is one of the most devastating owns I've seen in a long time.

This is the most dishonest argument possible when it comes to adblock and fundamentally misunderstands how the internet works. Hell it misunderstands how revenue in general works.

The EiC of Rock Paper Shotgun folks.

The comments further up are screaming they WANT to give them money, many are directly supporting the site, they're just not willing to trade their security for that support.

To agree users who have basic security measures in place are "the opposite of customers" is staggering.

I'm honestly enjoying the gaming media selling out their shrinking audience to increasingly vapid corporate interests after they got all high & mighty about their politics.

I wonder how forcing your users to get malware best serves a more inclusive future.

It's like watching that communist fuckwit you knew in high school hit 30 & start hawking pyramid schemes on facebook.

Imagine thinking you were going to be a creative writer effecting social change, then ending up making top 10 lists about Fortnite dances.

I almost pity them.

Almost.

-Scrump out