They're doing it, not to block ads, but to make sure ads reach you. So the question gets philosophical in a hurry. What is the "goodness" of an otherwise generous act done for self-serving reasons?
Is it good or bad to write a check to an orphanage for the publicity?
Is it good or bad to save someone's life because they owe you money?
Is it good or bad to block certain ads to make sure other ads still reach you?
> Is it good or bad to block certain ads to make sure other ads still reach you?
If there is a growing product that works better, and fully blocks ads and your goal is only to quickly take over the market and do a worse job then I say 'no' that's not being altruistic...
If they put up a big banner saying "only works half as well at blocking ads as the competition" then maybe it's a little better.
Is it good or bad to write a check to an orphanage for the publicity?
Is it good or bad to save someone's life because they owe you money?
Is it good or bad to block certain ads to make sure other ads still reach you?