Explanation of the state of uBlock Origin and other blockers for Safari (github.com)

Article summary

uBlock Origin will no longer work with Safari due to Apple's changes to its extension framework, which now only allows limited content blockers. Users are advised to switch to a different browser like Firefox or use a content blocker app. The article discusses the differences between ad blockers and content blockers, and recommends some alternative content blockers for Safari. uBlock Origin's developer has stated that the extension will not work with Safari 13 and macOS Catalina.

Main themes

• uBlock Origin and Safari
• ad blockers vs content blockers
• alternative browsers
• online advertising
• privacy and tracking

What commenters say

• The web may become unsustainable if everyone blocks ads, potentially leading to a paid model for online content.
• Smaller websites may not be able to sustain themselves without ads, but alternative business models like Patreon can support content creators.
• Some users prefer to pay for an ad-free experience and want websites to offer this option, valuing their privacy over free content.
• The idea that the internet cannot function without ads is a myth, and most websites can survive even if everyone blocks ads.
• Targeted advertising is often invasive and tracks users, making ad blockers a necessary tool for online privacy.
• Websites can use alternative methods to make money, such as sponsored content or affiliate marketing, rather than relying on ads.
• The shift away from ads could lead to a more sustainable and private internet, where users are not the product being sold.
• Some users are willing to accept non-invasive, non-targeted ads as a compromise between free content and privacy.