I block adverts, unobtrusive adds which do not slow down the page or takeover my screen I can deal with. The main reason I block adds is the amount of data about myself which i do not consent to being shared around. Install a plugin like ghostery or disconnect and see where data about yourself is being sent to. STW is pretty good compared to some sites, but some sites you go to, it is amazing the amount they track you.
I did pay for a digtal subscription, however the product was poor in my opinion, so I stopped.
Hopefully, adblockgate, will mean that new ways of monetizing content on the internet will come to fruition, which do not make the user experience terrible, and impact on peoples privacy.