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I think this is correct, but we also semi-intentionally conflate the two to say the less worse version while connoting the worse version. That said, the differ
by munchbunny 8y ago
I think this is correct, but we also semi-intentionally conflate the two to say the less worse version while connoting the worse version.
That said, the difference is blurry. LinkedIn and Facebook are both capable of hyper-specific targeting that may as well be specific users. I haven't interacted with Snap's ad product, but I suspect it can accomplish similar granularity.
- rhizome 8y agoSelling data, renting it, or monetizing derivatives of it...does it matter? Being a gatekeeper to data pays regardless of what kind of transaction is occurring.
- tracker1 8y agoBecause, $BAD_ACTOR$ may be able to target advertizing to $GROUP_X$ in one scenario, but in another, may actual have the underlying data which can be abused in MANY other ways. For example, you search for porn content... an advertiser targeting porn content doesn't know YOU search for porn content in the former... in the latter they do know.
- rhizome 8y agoWhat is the practical difference(s) between those two scenarios?