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		forrestthewoods on Jan 3, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: URL shorteners set ad tracking cookies I really wish web browsers would strip tracking code bullshit from URLs. When I copy/paste a link for friends I always manually edit that crap. On the other hand I do love websites like WireCutter which only exists because of referral codes.

aembleton on Jan 4, 2021 | [–]

You can do this with an extension like https://gitlab.com/KevinRoebert/ClearUrls

I found that it broke some sites though so I removed it.

TimLeland on Jan 4, 2021 | [–]

Yes wirecutter exist because of affiliate links but they do offer detailed reviews. I use/trust them often for purchases and amazon affiliates do not cost the user anything extra.

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