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  • PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Real talk from an /all browser: Why use an app that has ads at all? Why not use one of the many free apps that are available and do the exact same things?

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      1 year ago

      I used Sync for about 10 years on Reddit. I really like the UI/UX, and I’ve grown accustomed to it. I’ve tried Jerboa, but it feels clunky and is missing features. I do like to support FOSS projects, but it’s not like Sync is some big business. It’s one guy who’s built up a pretty good app, and he’s generally well trusted in the community.

      • SokathHisEyesOpen@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        Hey, use NextDNS. I use Sync too and I never see any ads.

        Edit: also use DuckDuckGo’s app blocker that is built into their browser. It stops apps from calling home when they’re not running. Sync is a grievous offender and tries to call home 300-1000 times per day when it isn’t running.

      • gravitas_deficiency
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        1 year ago

        Try a few of the other clients out. I’m on voyager now, but was using memmy for a while, and tried out Mlem for a minute too.

      • oranwolf@pawb.social
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        1 year ago

        Hey so, I was in the same position. Try “Thunder”, it felt close enough to me and I prefer it.