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The book "Obfuscation" shown at the bottom of the page is a very interesting one, definitely worth taking a look at.

https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/obfuscation


How would you (or anyone) rate this vs uBlock Origin? Seems like by it's inherent design, AdNauseam would use greater resources.


Unfortunately, adnaseam does not improve privacy since it has to load the ad scripts.


Addressed by the FAQ¹:

> Isn't it safer just to use an adblocker? Why engage with ad-networks at all?

> While AdNauseam is far safer than using no blocker at all, it is indeed marginally safer for one to simply use a strong adblocker and protect themselves. But it is also safer to stay at home rather than to attend a protest. Using an adblocker does little to change the status quo (especially for those users without the resources to install/configure one, and so remain at risk). AdNauseam, and the obfuscation strategy in general, instead presents a possible avenue for collective resistance; a means of questioning and perhaps eventually, changing the system. But this is not for everyone. If your goal is primarily self-protection, this tool may not be for you...

[1]: https://github.com/dhowe/AdNauseam/wiki/FAQ#isnt-it-safer-ju...


Are there any servers running the software whose maintainers accept donations to continue/augment their operation?


+1 for the best WebExtension ad blocker there is, a fork of №2 µblock Origin




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