• flambonkscious@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    58·
    6 months ago

    All addiction advertising should be illegal… Imagine struggling with withdrawal and giving up, and then cigarettes appear, bam!

    Or alcohol - addicts actually need that shit to get through the day. The offramp for these things needs planning and consistency and this is just reinforcing the impulses

  • garbagebagel@lemmy.world
    11·
    6 months ago

    I was listening to this podcast that had an ad for a government system to help out people experiencing substance use (specifically alcohol) issues…directly followed by a government liquor store ad. In every single episode.

  • Mister Neon@lemmy.world
    82·
    6 months ago

    I’m using the Boost app for Lemmy which has a one time fee to disable all ads. If you’re sticking around it may be worth the investment if you’re avoiding temptation. Stay sober my dude.

    • thedirtyknapkin@lemmy.world
      5·
      6 months ago

      or any of the other lemmy apps that start without ads…

      i still haven’t heard a compelling reason to use that one other than “it’s what I was already used to on Reddit”

      • Dale'sDeadBug@sh.itjust.works
        5·
        6 months ago

        Lots of customization options and yeah, it’s what we know. I’m comfortable with how the app organizes stuff and am happy to support the dev.

      • CaptDust@sh.itjust.works
        7·
        6 months ago

        Some app devs are setting up their own ad networks, injecting inline ads similar to how reddit operated. I know everyone needs to eat, but it’s kinda lame when most lemmy instances the apps connect to are operated and funded purely by the generosity of random system admins.

        • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          6 months ago

          I suspect most are using Google built in AD network for ease of use.

          I don’t mind using ads or payment to remove them for apps. Some of those Devs spend a lot of time working on them.