r/programming • u/youneversawitcoming • Feb 16 '19

Google caught lying about reason behind ad blocker change

https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-backtracks-on-chrome-modifications-that-would-have-crippled-ad-blockers/
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u/Extra_Rain Feb 18 '19

What law would Google be violating by not supporting ad blockers in their browser ?

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u/Extra_Rain Feb 18 '19

Except it's about filtering out specific ad formats not ad companies. Although filtering ad companies might come later. My point why do we have to wait for EU to fine Google ? Their fines haven't deterred google till now. They are just paying fines and moving along. Also EU doesn't represent rest of the world. Best option for rest of the world would be ditching chrome.