What do you think about targeted ads?

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For those of us who don't block ads, we're constantly bombarded with targeted ads, right? Some of them are no biggie, like when I see ads for reptile websites offering deals on lizards or those workout ads for something called Speed Whatever, it is like a cheap Tonal. But then there are those ads that make me feel downright insulted. It's like, come on, do you really think I'm interested in that? And don't even get me started on the creepy factor of these anonymous computer bots trying to predict my interests. It's like they're playing a guessing game with my preferences and sometimes they just miss the mark completely. Makes me wonder, is that really how they see me?
Biden is the greatest President ever.
Legalized adware.

Being stalked and spied on is creepy as fuck.
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Even if I hit my head and found myself okay with the constant barrage of ads online, targeted ads are a fuck no, go fuck yourself for me.
The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt.
What do I think? First of all [ non-violent sentiments that would nonetheless get me modded ] And second, "quit stalking me, you [ insults might be a zero-tolerance offense now ]
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totalnerdken posted...
Y'all are wack. You rather see ads that are untargeted? Like random ads that don't cater to your interests at all?
If it means they're not fuckin' watching my life to best try to manipulate me?

Yes.
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I imagine they'd rather not see ads at all.

But random ads would at least (maybe) mean some company isn't tracking their every move.
Black Lives Matter. ~ DYL ~ (On mobile)
If they can know what I want better than I do, then sure.
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totalnerdken posted...
Y'all are wack. You rather see ads that are untargeted? Like random ads that don't cater to your interests at all?
I'd rather drive through 100 Oklahomas with endless casino billboards than live in a world where billboards could change their advertising to reflect the kind of car I'm driving.
The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt.
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totalnerdken posted...
I prefer targetted ads over random ones. If I'm gonna waste time watching an ad, hopefully it'll be something I'll like at least.
I agree with this.
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I think a lot of them are drastically inaccurate. I also wish so many of them would stop using thirst traps to hook people.
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