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‘Atlantic’ erects wall against ad blockers

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The Atlantic has put up a “hard wall” against online readers using ad-blockers.

Previously, TheAtlantic.com had put up a “soft wall” as the site transitioned to a secure HTTPS; it did not prevent ad-block users from reading The Atlantic online. Instead, it suggested they buy an ad-free subscription.

Now, ad-block users will hit a hard wall when they arrive at TheAtlantic.com. The site gives readers two options: whitelist the site, or pay for an ad-free subscription.

The Atlantic warned users of their hard stance in a note to readers last autumn. The 159-year-old publication explained its decision: to protect their editorial content.

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