> if everyone starts blocking ads then the current free internet cannot be sustained as it is today
True, but you could also say same about state of advertisement on TV. I think this problem is quite far away, as most people don't use them. Also major players are/will be actively throwing obstacles for average Joe to install ad blocker.
Also consider impact of platforms like patreon, et al. A lot of small time one-person content creators are being supported mainly by it. So there are quite few people who are willing to support quality stuff (disproving idea that people are trained to get everything on the internet for free and ads are only way to make living).
True, but you could also say same about state of advertisement on TV. I think this problem is quite far away, as most people don't use them. Also major players are/will be actively throwing obstacles for average Joe to install ad blocker.
Also consider impact of platforms like patreon, et al. A lot of small time one-person content creators are being supported mainly by it. So there are quite few people who are willing to support quality stuff (disproving idea that people are trained to get everything on the internet for free and ads are only way to make living).