It's probably a pretty common misconception that websites should have total control over how their content is viewed, but it's strange to see that on a website like this. Part of the reason apps are so popular with companies is that it gives them control over how content is presented which is something webpages were never intended to give them.
The entire internet was built on advertising money. That's why any of this even exists.
The internet existed and thrived long before the advertisers infested it. The internet was different, but in many ways better. It was still useful and amazing. That was why they came. It would be still be useful and amazing if every advertiser on Earth disappeared tomorrow and took their ads with them.