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I do believe that ads are still a necessity in order to keep prices down. Example of newspaper in Singapore. It is due to ads that brings the cost down otherwise we have to pay more $$$ to get it. Same goes to magazines, it is the ads that keeps the magazine affordable.

I think that there must be a balance. There should not be flooding of ads and no value content. As long as we have a balance between ads and content, it should be okay.

 And how much does it cost?

If ads disappeared, then

a few people would be less rich,

but everything would be much cheaper...

Is the googl creeping closer to anti-trust and restraint of trade?  My opinion.  They are already there based on their exclusive deal with Dish Network and possibly others.  Let's have an investigation party!  Find the secret goog deals that restrain trade and are anti-competitive and post them here.  ;-)

That's disappointing to hear. Especially considering Google are behind one of the biggest web advertising companies. I find it hard to believe that YouTube is unprofitable.