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[–] 86 points 1 month ago (11 children)

I found a trick to block Facebook ads without an extension...

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  • [–] 22 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    echo "127.0.0.1 facebook.com" >> /etc/hosts

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago*

    Assuming that there isn't a better extension out there for people to switch to, this move might push some people into quitting Facebook completely.

    If you're using uBlock origin, then you won't see ads anywhere else. Meanwhile on Facebook, every few posts will be an ad.

    🚮

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I mean I do too, but I've just gotten around to installing unlock on my in-laws laptop to save them from the deluge of ads and the misadventures of fake ads that are really scams.

    As they are reluctant to stop using Facebook, it was the perfect solution.

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