> A well targeted ad can be a net positive to my life *can*. And is also a net negative to millions of people, by creating pressure to consume in a world facin

> A well targeted ad can be a net positive to my life *can*. And is also a net negative to millions of people, by creating pressure to consume in a world facing environmental collapse. Ads pollute our minds and the world. Furthermore, they cost quite a bit of money and the cost is ultimately always paid by the consumer. This is another net negative. I'd rather see all ads banned.