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  • @[email protected]
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    288 months ago

    Real talk from an /all browser: Why use an app that has ads at all? Why not use one of the many free apps that are available and do the exact same things?

    • @[email protected]OP
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      8 months ago

      I used Sync for about 10 years on Reddit. I really like the UI/UX, and I’ve grown accustomed to it. I’ve tried Jerboa, but it feels clunky and is missing features. I do like to support FOSS projects, but it’s not like Sync is some big business. It’s one guy who’s built up a pretty good app, and he’s generally well trusted in the community.

      • SokathHisEyesOpen
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        8 months ago

        Hey, use NextDNS. I use Sync too and I never see any ads.

        Edit: also use DuckDuckGo’s app blocker that is built into their browser. It stops apps from calling home when they’re not running. Sync is a grievous offender and tries to call home 300-1000 times per day when it isn’t running.

      • @[email protected]
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        28 months ago

        Try a few of the other clients out. I’m on voyager now, but was using memmy for a while, and tried out Mlem for a minute too.

      • Adlach
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        18 months ago

        Try Connect? It feels very similar to Sync to me—I’m also a previous Sync user.

      • @[email protected]
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        18 months ago

        Hey so, I was in the same position. Try “Thunder”, it felt close enough to me and I prefer it.