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A few weeks ago my TV set died, so I bought a new one. At the same time I looked for a new motorcycle helmet. Since then I get tons of adds for TV's and motorc
by AdrianB1 6y ago
A few weeks ago my TV set died, so I bought a new one. At the same time I looked for a new motorcycle helmet.
Since then I get tons of adds for TV's and motorcycle helmets that are not available to buy in my country. Useless like a nail in the foot. I never buy something suggested by an ad even if I need such a product, so the ad industry is a huge waste of time, money and neurons.
Oh, and for some stupid reason Google is spamming me with dating ads for seniors. Lol, I'm not in that age group and I'm not having any fetish for old women. Google, you sick bastard.
- jariel 6y ago"I never buy something suggested by an ad " Many people think this, it's rarely actually true. Have a look at the things you buy, you'll remember you've seen ads for them at some point. Now the question is - how much self awareness does it take to make the material connection between those things?
- AdrianB1 6y agoI am extremely strict with my purchases, I rarely buy anything not groceries or fuel and I ignore ads.
- jariel 6y agoYou can't ignore ads, they are all around you, moreover, many ads are effective even if you're not consciously paying attention. Look around your home and life at the products that surround you. You've seen ads for many of them. You've seen famous/important people talk about them. For example, by the time you buy an automobile of a certain brand, you've probably witnessed a lifetime of ads for that brand. Ads work on everyone. Some people more than others, some ads more than others, but none of us are immune.