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See also YouTube happily selling millions of dollars in advertising every year to the Orbán regime and pals. If you don't have AdBlock or premium in Hungary you
by chpatrick 2y ago
See also YouTube happily selling millions of dollars in advertising every year to the Orbán regime and pals. If you don't have AdBlock or premium in Hungary you get five minutes of brainwashing before every video.
These are the same regime saying that the fact that gay people exist is propaganda and a threat to children. If Google actually gave a fuck they could start with that.
Any semblance of being progressive is horseshit if you're happy to do business with fascists overseas.
- Terr_ 2y agoLooking for more detail, came across: > The advertisements thus formally promote the Hungarian government’s anti-migrant measures. At the same time, they also stress the dangers of migration and the violence of migrants. These advertisements also appeared in countries when allies of the Orbán government, also campaigning with anti-migrant slogans, were competing in parliamentary or local elections. [...] > Google distinguishes between two types of advertising: political and non-political. The former is subject to stricter transparency rules. [...] Google confirmed that the relevant Hungarian government ads do not violate the terms of use and, as they do not promote political parties or politicians, are not political ads. [0] https://vsquare.org/orban-central-europe-online-ads-election-season/ https://vsquare.org/orban-central-europe-online-ads-election...
- chpatrick 2y agoIf you want to see for yourself, VPN to Hungary and try YouTube when signed out.
- chpatrick 2y agoYou can see them here as well: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR09016286168588746753?region=HU&format=VIDEO&topic=political https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR090162861685...