i kinda like ads. (funny ones at least)
I don't use cable anymore, but commercials were always the main thing that sort of time stamps your experience.
Sort of keeps me in the present, Like if you show me a classic 90s commercial i will get a sense of nostalgia and remember what was going on back when i first saw it.
I wouldn't go as far to say i would miss it if it was gone because it does eventually get repetitive. but i wouldn't pay extra money just to see it go.