Adblock detection is like client side DRM it copy protects the article from being viewed unless you disable your ad blocker and see ads and get tracked.<p>There are scripts that foil ad block detection as well. So some people are fighting back.<p>It reminds me of file sharing sites like bittorrent sites that people use to get DRM free versions of products at risk of having their IP scanned by DMCA bots sending them a C&amp;D letter.<p>It comes down to when you buy something you don&#x27;t own it you only buy the right to use it. Now you only have the right to read articles if you get exposed to ads and tracking. If you block ads they can take away your right to read an article.<p>It is all about rights and how corporations control what you get access to.<p>Facebook, Google, and others use ads and tracking as well to earn money. Their sites are free at the cost of your privacy rights.