Advert blocking and revenues (Score 1)

Most expert computer users agree that what is seen on their screens is their choice. This conflicts with the views of some media producers who see the web as more of a globally accessible magazine, and feel that they have the right to push their ads to any viewers in order to pay content creators/generate revenue. If not for this business model, a lot of useful information wouldn't make it onto the web.

Interestingly, a recent study showed that over 40% of alternative browser users use some form of advert blocking software/plugin (other than popup blocking), which could have a significant impact on site revenues. Possibly this is one reason why some major sites are reluctant to support alternative browsers.