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Advertising helps people. Why are they paying for it then?
by witty_username 10y ago
Advertising helps people. Why are they paying for it then?
- ap22213 10y agoWhen if ever has it helped you? Meaning - yes, clearly it helps companies sell their products and services. But, as an individual consumer, how many times over the past year have you purchased something because its advertisement informed you of something that you truly needed but didn't know about?
- witty_username 10y ago0
- ionised 10y agoIt manipulates people by expoloiting their weaknesses, insecurities and fears. That's not the same thing as 'help'.