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Let’s not mince words. If my device is “suggesting” a hotel or restaurant, or wherever, that’s advertising. Advertising is largely self-praise. And self prai
by nandomrumber 8mo ago
Let’s not mince words.
If my device is “suggesting” a hotel or restaurant, or wherever, that’s advertising.
Advertising is largely self-praise.
And self praise is no recommendation.
Or perhaps I misunderstood, and you were suggesting ignoring the recommendations of one’s travel companions.
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