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Adblockers are immoral and mobile networks should know better

May17
by on May 17, 2015 at 10:24 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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As an editor, I feel resentful of people who enjoy my work but proudly run an ablocker to starve my content of revenue. Now the Financial Times reports that European mobile networks are planning to offer ad-blocking as a service to their customers. If true, those networks should be ashamed. It comes up a lot in conversation, especially online. “Oh yes, I can’t imagine viewing the Web without the ads blocked. I accidentally switched my adblocker off yesterday and it was HORRIBLE.” No, it really wasn’t – it was perfectly fine, you’re just being a snob. The Web works well for me…

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How to survive the entrepreneurial roller coaster

May17
by on May 17, 2015 at 8:33 am
Posted In: advice, Around the Web, Entrepreneur, starting a business, Tips

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It’s 10:36pm and you finally got a few minutes to spend with your significant other, after a 14-hour day of hustling up business for your startup. You’re going to relax and watch the next episode of House of Cards. Maybe some of Mr. Underwood’s negotiating skills and charisma will rub off on you. You sure could use it for the meeting you have the next afternoon with a couple of investors. Your better half goes to grab a drink in the other room. The temptation is too great. You’re just going to check your email quick. You know… just in…

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