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I am not receiving ads on the free version (programming.dev)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Obviously it's not something that upsets me, but I was expecting there to be ads and haven't seen any in several weeks of usage.

I've used it on several networks and do not run an adblocker on my phone, nor do I currently use Pihole or any similar DNS based adblocking.

Am I just fortunate, or is this beta related?

Device information

Sync version: v23.09.13-18:19    
Sync flavor: googlePlay    

View type: Small cards    

Device: panther    
Model: Google Pixel 7    
Android: 13

Edit: I'd be interested to know why this post has been so heavily downvoted.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I don't see ads either, just black blocks with the text "Sponsored Content'

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I don't even see those. What you are seeing is more in line with what one would expect from DNS based ad blocking.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My brother in Christ that's an ad placeholder. It's black because the domain of that particular ad is blocked

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Same for me. Pixel 7 Pro (Germany)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Might be in the EU or something I think?

If you want to support the dev I believe he has a patreon

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I am ~~in the EU~~ in a country that implements the GDPR, so if @[email protected] has set up something like that, it's possible. But I'd be surprised, as I'm pretty sure he is British and would have GDPR-compliant advertising.

Edit: Forgot that the country I live in is no longer in the EU :(

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

What's with the downvotes? It's a relevant question.

I do use DNS adblock so will not be able to share my experience.

Edit: Played around and managed to get ads under Settings -> Privacy -> Revoke GDPR consent for ads

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Which view mode are you using? I believe ads don't show on compact and list.