While I hate generic ads, I think that targeted ads are actually a boon to me, which is why I'm looking forward to a more smart-grid approach to advertising in

While I hate generic ads, I think that targeted ads are actually a boon to me, which is why I'm looking forward to a more smart-grid approach to advertising in the future. Think about it. There are millions of people throughout the world who like to watch the trailers before a movie. Those are just ads. I, personally, like watching ads for any new TV shows that fit my viewing habits, or for any new products that I could be interested (cell phones, new TVs, etc). They keep me informed about new products/entertainment that I may have missed otherwise. I find ads only intrusive when they have nothing to do with me (Tampons commercials, grocery store sales, evony, etc), but any ads that are a) funny or b) apply to me directly cease to be ads, and are more like information. Just my 2 cents.