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That parallel between propaganda and advertising is why I have a pathological hatred of advertising, I block it in all forms possible, to the extent that if I c
by noir_lord 2y ago
That parallel between propaganda and advertising is why I have a pathological hatred of advertising, I block it in all forms possible, to the extent that if I can’t block it I won’t use the product.
I simply hate been manipulated.
So much so that I forget what the modern tech landscape is like for the average user til I use one of their devices.
We’ve (collectively we for techies) helped create a dystopia.
- kilroy123 2y agoI am the same exact way. When I visit my parents it's eye opening how much advertising they're bombarded with daily.
- barnabee 2y ago100% agree. I am happy to pay for an ad-free version of a product I want but I will never use your product if I cannot block or remove the ads.
- ruszki 2y agoIsn't Hacker News for advertising for Y Combinator and topics which are important to Y Combinator?
- Happily2020 2y agoBlocking the advertising itself only shields you from the advertising, it still lets these services set up the underlying surveillance/advertising system that harms society (and you) in the long run. Of course it's not always possible, but it would be ideal to use services that don't have advertisements for anybody.