Just adding to the dogpile here, but Taboola and Outbrain are the absolute scum of the Earth. Google, Facebook, and others get a lot of justified criticism for

Just adding to the dogpile here, but Taboola and Outbrain are the absolute scum of the Earth. Google, Facebook, and others get a lot of justified criticism for abusive business practices and invasion of privacy, but at least they also provide some kind of arguably valuable service in return. Taboola and Outbrain on the other hand are malignant parasites, utterly devoid of any imaginable redeeming qualities. If I could flip a switch and erase both companies from existence, I would absolutely do it without a moment's hesitation.