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it's why I'm here (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (5 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

There are no ads on Lemmy anyway. Why are you being asked to pay for that?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

Well, sure Google ads or whatever. I just meant it's independent from the Lemmy platform and instance.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 5 months ago

I'm using jerboa. Its free and open source. I have never seen an ad and never paid any money.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Connect has been rock solid and ad free with no purchases required.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

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"

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I’m using Voyager for Lemmy which doesn’t have ads or in app purchases.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago

Neither does Memmy for Lemmy. Plus it has a cute name