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1. semiquaver · 1789988297 · focus · HN ↗

   Did anyone actually read the linked wiki in full? It’s basically saying “if there are embedded ads in certain live (likely sports) content we carry you may see them even on an ad-free plan because we don’t have an alternative. Also we might try to promote different tiers of Disney+ itself within the app so to the extent you see that as an ad, that’s an exception to ‘ad-free’”

   I’m all for consumer awareness but I’m begging everyone to stop freaking out over prosaic non-issues like this.

   1. josefresco · 1789993139 · focus · HN ↗

      "because we don’t have an alternative"

      Ads embedded on the playing field? Sure. Billboards visible or sponsor logos on uniforms? I get it. Actual commercials? This is a solved issue for decades, there are "alternatives" as others have pointed out. This is a "Boiling frog" situation.

      1. scotty79 · 1789993301 · focus · HN ↗

         > Ads embedded on the playing field? Sure. Billboards visible or sponsor logos on uniforms?

         To be honest if I'm paying for no ads I'd be expect to have an option to blur that crap on inpaint it with AI.

         Monitors and TVs should have this option.

         1. chrismorgan · 1790000473 · focus · HN ↗

            A lot of the ads on the field and perimeter are themselves inpainted. And becoming more and more offensive over time, with animation and flashing and such as technical capabilities improve and viewers become accustomed and don’t revolt.

            1. gosub100 · 1790011366 · focus · HN ↗

               I'm sure somewhere there's an ad exec ready to rollout personalized in-game ads that say "hey Chris Morgan, try Henson's ball wash!" From data provided by your smart TV and your secret profile from data brokers.

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