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MV3 has zero privacy benefits as it doesn't stop the same extensions from snooping but it does force substantial limitations like not having a separate list separated from the extension itself and an artificial limitation on the size of its blocklist. It is not expected that mv3 immediately destroys all ad blocking but if you look at the fact that google already makes such impossible on mobile you can surmise that it is a likely step towards eliminating all adblocking in the future. Especially since they have so obviously lied to everyone about the motivation for the change.

The end game is adblocking that blocks "unacceptable" ads in the name of protecting you from content that is offensive, adult, malware, or experience destroyingly bad while allowing in offensive google ads. In the name of not getting sued select partners will be allowed to prove they apply the same standards and will be allowed to access your eyeballs.

Feel free to revisit this in 3-5 years when I'm obviously right.



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