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> Blocking transparent ads is not a good idea. The consequence is that you will be fed opaque ads. Doesn't history show us you just get both? You pay to get i
by michaelt 6mo ago
> Blocking transparent ads is not a good idea. The consequence is that you will be fed opaque ads.
Doesn't history show us you just get both?
You pay to get into the movies, then they show you adverts before the film, then the film includes paid product placement of cars, computers, phones, food, etc.
You watch youtube ads, to see a video containing a sponsored ad read, where a guy is woodworking using branded tools he was given for free.
You search on Google for reviews and see search ads, on your way to a review article surrounded by ads, and the review is full of affiliate links.
- otabdeveloper4 6mo ago> Doesn't history show us you just get both? No. "Opaque ads" are usually heavily regulated out of existence by government legislation.
- cj 6mo agoProduct placement in TV shows / movies is a $30 billion industry. They're opaque, and not regulated out of existence. They're so opaque that I'd wager 50%+ of people aren't aware it's happening. (Not fact checked) My favorite is Apple's "no villain" rule, where protagonists are allowed to use iPhone in movies, while antagonists are not.
- otabdeveloper4 6mo ago> Product placement in TV shows / movies ...is a big exception in the advertising industry, not the norm.
- TZubiri 6mo agoVery common in netflix shows btw. They know they will be pirated, so they do product placement to monetize anyways. So pirates get their wish of no ads granted, and they get propaganda instead.