Techdirt and DuckDuckGo Let You Turn Off Ads for Free. Do You Know of Any Others?

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Qualia: Living Ad-Free and Breaking Away from Dark Patterns, Hidden Fees, and More@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

You can turn off ads for free on DuckDuckGo and Techdirt. Both sites let you disable ads in their settings if you’d rather not see them. They encourage support in other ways, like donations or subscriptions, which I’m totally fine with.

Anyone else know of other sites that offer this?

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Welcome to Qualia

Tired of dealing with ads everywhere, hidden fees, sneaky tricks, and endless subscriptions? You’re not the only one. Here in our community, we come together to help each other avoid ads, point out shady tactics, and call out companies when they try to pull one over on us.

Qualia refers to the unique, personal experiences we each have—how we individually perceive the world around us.

Here’s what we’re about:

Sharing tips for avoiding ads and recognizing dark patterns designed to manipulate our choices
Exposing the tricks companies use to push us into buying things we don’t need
Calling out hidden fees and price hikes in everyday services
Discussing why it feels like everything is turning into a subscription
Finding ways to step back from the constant pressure to consume
And more: covering additional topics that help us make better decisions in an increasingly complex world

When every aspect of daily life feels like it’s designed to push you into spending more, it’s time to take a step back. We are about making intentional, informed choices and living on our own terms without the constant pressure to buy, subscribe, or upgrade.

Join us and take control of your choices. Together, we can create a life with less distraction and more clarity.

Rules

1. Be Respectful

Debate and disagree respectfully. Personal attacks, name-calling, or harassment will not be tolerated.

2. No Spam

Avoid repetitive posts, irrelevant links, or anything that could be considered spam. This includes posting the same message across multiple threads or promoting unrelated websites

3. No Politics

This community is about simplifying life, not debating politics. Let’s keep the focus on practical ways to improve our daily experiences.

4. No Piracy or Illegal Content

Posts promoting or discussing piracy are not allowed. Let’s keep the community safe and legal.

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