Seriously. We debated it. We hemmed, we hawed, we paced around the office like overcaffeinated philosophers.

Because we knew exactly what would happen: people would either crown us heroes or throw flaming garbage in our DMs.

But here’s the deal—we’ve got over 100 paid subscribers shelling out $50/month for one reason: the truth, not vibes.

So we’re putting this behind the paywall. Not to be coy—but because it deserves real analysis. Not tweets. Not PR spins. Not LinkedIn humblebrags.

And yeah, we’re going to be fair. To Adalytics. To the companies they accuse. To the readers trying to figure out who to trust.

But make no mistake: we’re not happy.

Because when self-declared watchdogs start acting more like magicians—pulling reports out of thin air and disappearing when questioned—someone has to ask the hard questions.

And unlike some people in this industry, we don’t ghost when things get uncomfortable.

Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth behind the "truth-tellers."

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