Right, see the problem with that line of thinking is ultimately, BBC is a
public broadcaster, which doesn't get its funding from "clicks". If this were let's say the NYT then
maybe someone could make that argument, however, this is not the case. Even in that situation simply ensuring that the adverts are in the created feed is more than enough to satisfy everyone.
Furthermore, to say that its a requirement for them to take your personal information in exchange for the content is also rubbish since that would mean anyone who uses a public proxy, like Tor, to access BBC is a thief. If that's the case then someone hand me my pirate hat since honestly, if that's the world we live in then, "ARGH Maytee" and I'm keeping my proxy.
If BBC complains, I'm sure jaed will take it down, but I think we both know that's not bloody likely.
If you are still roid raging over it, this forum has a clever post for that
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6902
Just remember, take deep breaths with your diaphram.