FWIW, I use noscript and had no issues. Granted there were some blank spots which I guess where ads.

Yep, I've found blocking at at the dns level more convenient since I'd otherwise have to install script blockers per web-browser. I'm very happy with nextdns

I wanted to add that every time I use the internet without a blocker, it's so depressing to realize this is how a lot of people, mostly older, experience the Internet. Very sad as someone in the industry.

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coldpie a day ago | parent | prev | next [-]

More tips to make the Internet suck less here: https://www.smokingonabike.com/2025/08/01/tips-for-making-th...

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chrisweekly a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Reader mode works wonders for me.

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apsurd a day ago | parent [-]

ooh you're right, reader mode is great for this article. thanks

It doesn't always work though, I assume the major publishers are employing some counter-measures. Also generally javascript heavy websites.

	▲	c420 a day ago \| parent [-]
		Clicking a link within the page in reader mode and then clicking back to reload it almost always works for the stubborn sites IME