The Verge (theverge.com)

“The Verge is an American technology news and media network operated by Vox Media.” – Source

Ethical design violations

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After Better

Summary of site performance statistics (before & after Better)

BeforeAfterImprovement
Requests: 33 requests 29 requests 12%
Weight: 1.8 MB 1.8 MB 0%
Speed: 10 seconds 9.37 seconds 6%

Statistics by Better Inspector based on the page as on Sunday, November 11th 2018

Clean-up gaps left by blocked adtech

- trigger:
    - url-filter: www.theverge.com
    - load-type: first-party
- action:
    - type: css-display-none
    - selector: div[data-concert-ads-name="desktop_leaderboard_variable"], .m-ad
- trigger:
    - url-filter: theverge.com
    - load-type: first-party
- action:
    - type: css-display-none
    - selector: div[data-concert-ads-name="desktop_leaderboard_variable"], .m-ad

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Better is a Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It protects you from trackers and malvertising by enforcing the principles of Ethical Design.

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