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It certainly isn't a complete solution, but it probably did reduce the number of ad networks that tracked you. So yes, I guess you could say it works?
by Skunkleton 9y ago
It certainly isn't a complete solution, but it probably did reduce the number of ad networks that tracked you. So yes, I guess you could say it works?
- EpicEng 9y ago"probably" doesn't lead to "yes, it works". What's the tradeoff? How many good actors does "probably" imply?
- cmdrfred 9y agoChemotherapy will probably cure your cancer but since it isn't 100% effective you'd decline?
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- EpicEng 9y agowell, that's not what I said either, so bad on you for the false analogy. Staying in line with my actual argument and using your analogy; what is the success rate of chemo? This is absolutely a main driver in the treatment decision making process. 5%? Nah, I'll pass; I don't want to spend my last six months in agony, so it's not worth it (i.e., bad trade-off). 95%? Hell yes, sign me up. Your own analogy supports what I said earlier. On a side note, the statement "Chemotherapy will probably cure your cancer" is also not true and shows a bit of ignorance re cancer therapies in general.
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- Skunkleton 9y agoOk, say you are tracked by google, facebook, adzerk, and twitter. If you set DNT, you are now only tracked by google, facebook, and twitter. Yeah, it was pretty much pointless, but you are being tracked by one less network, so it worked to some extent. It is trash, but at least it is something.
- EpicEng 9y ago>"...pointless", "it's trash..." Compelling arguments in favor.
- jasonkostempski 9y agoAnyone that would check that box would have a tracking blocker installed anyway.
- Skunkleton 9y agoI don't think anyone here is saying it is a great solution. There are plenty of people without Ad blockers that have it checked though, see Internet Explorer users.