I know its HN and bashing big tech/ad-tech is what almost everyone agree on here, but come on, is it really the same as tobacco. Even if we focus only on big a

I know its HN and bashing big tech/ad-tech is what almost everyone agree on here, but come on, is it really the same as tobacco. Even if we focus only on big ad-tech, many of the ad-based companies provide very useful products. That's why their business models work. Think google - maps alone is one incredible product or think Meta, Whatsapp has helped me save thousands of $ I would have otherwise spent on international calling, and I am so much closer and engaged to family and friends because of it, Martketplace has helped me buy/sell lots of stuff and saved me lot of money too. And the list goes on. I do not disagree there are problems with these companies and products but its just simply incorrect to equate it to tobacco. There are tons of products that these companies make that are actually very productive and useful.