It's not about this being some end-all solution, it's about it being an option. Personally, I love it. I used to use Privoxy, back when nothing was encrypted, and it was wonderful. A central place to store all my ad-blocking config that could be connected to at will by most devices on my network. I mostly have that now with DNS blocking, but once ad networks stop putting ads on separate domains, that's done.
Keep in mind that ad-blocking browser plugins aren't exactly secure either. They have access, not only to every network request, but every keystroke, mouse wiggle, etc. And all it takes to all fall down is for whoever is maintaining it to cash out and sell to a bad actor: you'll helpfully be automatically updated to the new, state-owned version.
Keep in mind that ad-blocking browser plugins aren't exactly secure either. They have access, not only to every network request, but every keystroke, mouse wiggle, etc. And all it takes to all fall down is for whoever is maintaining it to cash out and sell to a bad actor: you'll helpfully be automatically updated to the new, state-owned version.