> But, 0.01% really are evil. They’re trying to mislead us. Or sell us something deeply problematic. Or convince us of something that could harm us or others.

> But, 0.01% really are evil. They’re trying to mislead us. Or sell us something deeply problematic. Or convince us of something that could harm us or others. Since we're pulling numbers out of asses, why not phrase that as 99.99% instead and see whether the rest of the article still makes sense? I have to the best of my ability purged advertising from my life, and I just wish I could tear down all the posters and especially screens which are grabbing my attention every time I happen to be anywhere near a population centre. Each one feels like a little "fuck you, I need to make more money!" to people passing by. Marketing is OK as long as it is on the product itself, and companies should be allowed to present their name and actual products at the buildings where they are sold.