Exactly. It’s merely our human preference for those types of files that allow them to work at all.

Regardless which lossless compression algorithm you prefer, it makes most files bigger.

*where “files” includes all bitstrings of a given length, whether or not they’ve ever existed

HRT was originally used to treat menopausal women at risk for osteoporosis, who are at higher risk due to being old.

I’m aware that transgenders also have a higher than otherwise expected mortality (whether taking hormones or not), but they may not be numerous enough to move the needle against millions of old women.

If I don’t block ads, then I’m stealing from the advertiser who’s paying per impression to someone who isn’t interested in their crap.

If the ad makes noise, moves around the screen, crashes my browser, or otherwise actively interferes with my ability to obtain the information I was looking for, It’ll leave me with such a negative impression that I won’t buy anything from that brand, now or ever – or from the creator who allowed them to break an otherwise good website.

So really, by blocking ads, I’m defending the good reputation of both creators and their sponsors.

I was told it was better for load balancing if we didn’t all use the same one. So I just looked for one that had easy signups and didn’t seem overeager to block stuff. Apparently, some from this instance come form /r/china. I’m not, but I do drink coffee. Anyway, I think it’s working out so far; better than reddit anyway.