Does Adblock Violate A Social Contract?

almondjoy writes "Newsforge is currently running a story on Firefox extensions where the author states the following regarding use of the AdBlock extension: 'If you use this tool ... there are those who would assert you are not holding up your end of a 'social contract' between yourself and the Web site that you are browsing' Would you be volating a social contract hitting the 30sec skip button on Tivo? Or putting a strip of paper across the bottom of our TV screen to block out those super annoying scrolling banners? I have found that using the combination of AdBlock and FlashBlock extensions in Firefox has greatly enhanced my browsing experience. Has acceptance of web sites crammed with advertising content become part of my social contract with society?"

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JesusFingChrist

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No it doesn't, this is the most stupid thing I've heard in a while.

Oh golly jee, maybe I'm violating my 'social contract' (what a load) when I change the channel when commercials come on.

Did someone come up with this at a coke party full of online advertisers or what