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# Guidelines
1) Prevent overblocking by applying the law of [diminishing returns](https://web.archive.org/web/20231108092752if_/https://pmctraining.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Law-of-Diminishing-Returns-CHART.png) (always blocking more ≠ better blocking experience).
1) Prevent overblocking by applying the law of [diminishing returns]() (always blocking more ≠ better blocking experience).
2) Aim for [efficiency](https://brave.com/blog/the-mounting-cost-of-stale-ad-blocking-rules/) without sacrificing quality (use sane, quality resources).
3) Implement the [minimum](https://reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/wiki/index#wiki_which_filter_lists_should_i_select.3F) number of useful lists (avoid redundancy and bloat when possible).
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2. In the new tab that opens, click on **Next**.
3. Toggle the box that says **Trusted**, then click **Subscribe**.
### Brave Browser
**Do not use the subscribe link.** Add your own custom filter lists from different sources just copying/pasting the `RAW` URL and pressing save changes.
1. Click on the title of the list from the selections in this repo.
2. On GitHub, select `Raw` on the right-hand side of the page.
3. Copy the URL.
4. In a separate tab, go to `brave://adblock` in the URL bar.
5. Under **Add custom filter lists**, paste the URL and select **Add**.
<details><summary>Click me to view instructions for other adblockers</summary>
### AdBlock Plus
There is a branch specifically for Adblock Plus (ABP) syntax. Check it out [here](https://github.com/Metrokoto/filterlists-abp).
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1. Click the **subscribe** link by one of the entries below.
2. In the dialog box that pops up, press **OK**.
### Brave Browser
Add your own custom filter lists from different sources just copying/pasting the RAW URL and pressing save changes. **Do not use the subscribe link.**
1. Click on the title of the list from the selections in this repo.
2. On GitHub, select `Raw` on the right-hand side of the page.
3. Copy the URL.
4. In a separate tab, go to `brave://adblock` in the URL bar.
5. Under **Add custom filter lists**, paste the URL and select **Add**.
### Other ad blockers
**Do not use the subscribe link.** Instead, do the following:
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3. Copy+paste the URL to your preferred ad blocker.
4. Follow your ad blocker's instructions for adding custom lists.
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## Privacy