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Lately I've seen some... Questionable ads, to say the least. Is there no way to report these ads on sync?

If there is, am I just dumb and blind? Or is it easier than it seems?

It feels like early Reddit all over again to me, hopefully I'm wrong

For context, Android user, been here a few months, and I opt out of everything that's easy/simple/apparent to opt out of

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

All ads are questionable, are privacy and security risk and should be blocked by default. On android I can recommend AdGuard.

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

There is an ad removal purchase for 19.99 I think?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not what I'm looking for, but thank you for your comment!

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah, I see on a 2nd read. Not removing ads all together, just reporting the "bad" ones so you don't see them.

I have similar issues with Youtube ads when my kids watch. I'm fine with ads for candy bars and Mr.Beast, I don't need Evony over here showing some tied up girl being handled by a big green orc in a provocative way.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Newpipe can help with that, no ads when watching videos.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Are you speaking on posts on Lemmy that are ads? Or the ads within sync? I’m sure those questionable ones are the most profitable for the developer and they would have to drop whoever they’re using to distribute ads.

Number one thing about Lemmy is there’s no ads no tracking, etc. Blows my mind that people come over here and deal with them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Look what community this post is in. OP is asking about their particular app.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not really sure about that after reading the reply. I know what community I’m in. I even used the app name in my reply.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Use Smaller Cards view mode and there isn't adds.....

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Look for the ℹ️ button in the ad, or some form of informational button that will bring up more options without actually opening the ad.

That should give you some options to work with.