Meanwhile I just bounce from the site 60% of the time. Most websites aren't needed for my survival, and I hope they are happy that they lost a customer while I go to their competitor.

Moral of the story is: If you want me to see your content, and maybe spend money, don't cover up your content.

Especially if you're not EU-based and not subject to GDPR, stop listening to the laws of some foreign country that doesn't control you.