[metr0man]

I'm actually sticking with the ads aside from a little experimentation here and there, but I didn't sign a contract of anything (actually, I got it as a gift but I'm still going to refer as buying below).

I err on the side of "I own the hardware, I do as I see fit". too much of HARDWARE is falling into the "rental" model. I don't believe you enter into a HARDWARE agreement/contract simply by buying hardware.

Sorry, I OWN my Kindle. It's no different than avoiding commercials on TV, or skipping commercials/trailers on DVDs, or running an ad-blocker on websites.

I do acknowledge though that they are more or less within their rights to cut off access to the Kindle Store from KSOs which block the ads and void the warranty. Those are related to the terms of SERVICE. Emphasis on SERVICE.

There is no Terms of HARDWARE. The hardware is MINE, I do NOT believe that I entered into any agreement SIMPLY BY BUYING HARDWARE.