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Okay, but couldn't this be good for some people? If they see cheap diaper ads, they might be motivated to buy them. I know the implication is negative in terms
by foobaw 9y ago
Okay, but couldn't this be good for some people? If they see cheap diaper ads, they might be motivated to buy them.
I know the implication is negative in terms of privacy, but it has its benefits if it could actually solve problems and provide value to the majority.
- taneq 9y agoThat's the 'for' argument, made by advertisers. Oh, we're just trying to more effectively let you know about the best deals for all the stuff you need! The problem is, though, that any form of bargaining (and sales is bargaining) is an information game. The more they know about you, the worse a deal you will get. One recent real example was the advertisers targeting women on their periods. Taking it further, imagine a liquor company finding out that you've just lost a family member and flooding you with ads for alcohol. The more they know about you, the worse you get screwed.
- Retra 9y agoLike a person with a newborn child doesn't know they want cheap diapers or something? What is this?