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I don't understand why this is a good thing. As a user, I can make my own choices on what type of as blocking technology I want to use.

I'm sure most people on HN would support legalization of marijuana even though it is arguable that smoking marijuana is bad for you. Same thing applies here, I should be able to choose what ad blocking technology I want to use.

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> I can make my own choices on what type of as blocking technology I want to use

True, safari may not be for you then (it's not for me either). But for many people, especially those who don't understand how to get good privacy online, safari takes that guesswork out of the process. Apple applies similar logic to other security related choices they make for users too. It's not for everyone, but it is arguably good for many.

If prohibition had Apple's marketing behind it, a huge number of people would suddenly get onboard.

Paternalism from software companies is popular these days.

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