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This metaphor is actually quite apt. If you aren’t accustomed to mentally filtering out ads from content, you may be more likely to be swayed by sponsored conte
by jakear 8y ago
This metaphor is actually quite apt. If you aren’t accustomed to mentally filtering out ads from content, you may be more likely to be swayed by sponsored content and the like.
- pavel_lishin 8y agoSure, but in this particular metaphor, we don't sterilize our environment, but still wash our hands on a regular basis.
- fjsolwmv 8y agoSponsored content isn't the main problem here. All content is opininates. The problem is anonymous 3rd party malware running on a site.
- EForEndeavour 8y agoIn my experience, whenever I browse without an ad blocker (e.g., someone else's computer), the flurry of intrusive ads shocks me out of information-absorption mode, and just prompts me to think about how best to suggest to the computer owner that they use an ad blocker.