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Ad free Facebook and Instagram is officially on. I'm trying to stay open minded but honestly it's too expensive especially with this sneaky account center rule unless you're in an unfortunate position where you need to spend a lot of time on these platforms.

More on official blog post: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/10/facebook-and-instagram-to-offer-subscription-for-no-ads-in-europe/

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Everyone should be using the Facebook addon "Facebook Purity" if they are still using the platform. I've been using it for over a decade and I can't stand using Facebook without it…

Not only does it work better than most adblocks, but you can completely move, remove, and restyle features.

It's the only way of working with that platform is not harmful to one's sanity.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The only people using Facebook these days either don't know what addons/extentions are, or they are forced to use it through work/business.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Or Southeast Asians. Facebook here is like a mini internet