New Internet Brave Browser that blocks Ads.

[Rod That Budded]

At Christian Forums, we use ads to generate revenue so we can continue to invest in new servers, better features and our time to continue working to improve the site! We also offer a low cost, one time upgrade (as well as other monthly and yearly options) that gets rid of advertisements for your account forever.

Very strange coming from a new member. Don't the ads only pay if they're clicked on?

 

[Rod That Budded]

I wonder how that works and is it safe?

I believe they pay out in Basic Attention Token, a cryptocurrency.

 

[NBB]

I just use adblock extension to chrome or firefox, never had an issue.

 

[Of the Kingdom]

I will keep the ads on this site. I can switch back and forth from Brave to Google.

No need to switch. You can use Brave and allow ads from selected sites.

Also, this site has signed up for the "Brave rewards" program, which means you can send them a tip whenever you want, and/or reward them monthly according to how much you use the site.

I wonder how that works and is it safe?

Yes, the rewards for accepting ads from Brave is much safer than allowing google/doubleclick/hundreds of others to spy on you as part of their ad program. Please don't take my word for it though, do your due diligence and find out what reputable organizations say about Brave's policies.

 

[paul1149]

Don't the ads only pay if they're clicked on?

I think they pay a small amount by impression count, and then again for click-throughs.

 

[ewq1938]

Brent W, the CF tech guy, sent out this alert to everyone today:

1. 
   Hi ewq1938, we have partnered with the Brave Browser. Brave is a web browser that puts your privacy first and improves the speed of browsing around the internet. Click here to learn more and start browsing secure
   Today at 3:45 PM

 

[JesseBassett]

For those who do not know much about Brave, it is built from the Google Chrome core. It is however far better and more secure than Chrome is.

 

[Sketcher]

I've been trying it a bit. So far, so good for the limited browsing I do with it. As with all browsers, review the privacy and security options before launching in to doing what you like to do with them.

 

[elytron]

From now on most of my BAT tokens will be paid out to this site. I joined these forum years ago, but have been using ad blockers in Firefox. Those ads were awful, but Brave's are not as bad.

Update: To be honest - I don't use Brave anymore.

 

[HARK!]

I would give money to support this site but I don't trust paypal.

I use PayPal regularly, no issues. Have you read up on how they protect you?

 

[WayfaringCoyote]

Key difference with Brave is that, by default, it only blocks ads that track you or are otherwise invasive. Privacy-respecting ads are still shown, unless you crank up the settings.

 

[elytron]

Brave's "New Private Window With Tor" feature may be a little dangerous. What do you guys think? Tor is often used for illegal activities.

Anyone here who is unfamiliar with Tor, I would avoid making use of it. Perhaps even disable it in settings if you don't need it.

 

[WayfaringCoyote]

Brave's "New Private Window With Tor" feature may be a little dangerous. What do you guys think? Tor is often used for illegal activities.

Anyone here who is unfamiliar with Tor, I would avoid making use of it. Perhaps even disable it in settings if you don't need it.

Tor itself isn't dangerous per se. This answer on Stack Exchange gives a good idea of how it works:
What are the risks of using Tor browser?

In other words, don't send critical information to websites that aren't using HTTPS. That's a general rule of the internet period, Tor or no Tor.

 

[Sketcher]

Brave's "New Private Window With Tor" feature may be a little dangerous. What do you guys think? Tor is often used for illegal activities.

Anyone here who is unfamiliar with Tor, I would avoid making use of it. Perhaps even disable it in settings if you don't need it.

Tor was breached years ago.

 

[elytron]

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