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Is there any way to trick the algorithm to stop showing me a type of ad? (hexbear.net)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Aliveelectricwire@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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I'm in recovery and these alcohol ads are literally painful. Like one 30 second ad will make me spiral and I'll need my antianxiety meds and my ESA. How do I stop the fucking algorithm?

For context I watch everything on my Xbox one because my laptop is broke

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[–] Subversivo 30 points 7 months ago (7 children)

Ublock origin and adaway are tour best friends.

[–] Aliveelectricwire@hexbear.net 16 points 7 months ago (6 children)

I watch stuff from an Xbox one. My computer is broken.

[–] Subversivo 21 points 7 months ago (1 children)

In this case you may need to use a secure DNS that block ads. I have not tested these, but here is a list: https://www.reddit.com/r/dns/comments/711dzl/a_free_ads_blocker_dns/

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