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Another line of defense it to install an ad-blocker, so even if they somehow know the perfect ad to show you, you probably won't see it.

• sillysaurus 14y ago
  Another line of defense it to install an ad-blocker, so even if Facebook somehow knows the perfect ad to show you, you probably won't see it. Why wouldn't you want to see it? A perfect ad is a win for the consumer.
  • jiggy2011 14y ago
    Depends on your definition of "perfect", there are certainly a lot of highly effective ads that persuade people to buy borderline scammy products.
  • troymc 14y ago
    A perfect ad is one I asked for, when I asked for it, like in Google or Amazon search results. I go to Facebook to check on friends. I don't want a fried-chicken billboard to appear beside the photo of my friend's new baby. It's the wrong context (even if I'm craving fried chicken).
    • chii 14y ago
      what if it was a baby shower gift? What if they managed to connect enough dots to know that this is what you want, and thus, make the sale via this channel?
      • Evbn 14y ago
        Then I can ask Facebook to show me gifts and stores my friends like, and some general listings.
      • gordaco 14y ago
        I still may not want to make the purchase via that channel. In fact, I find most important to be able to enter any web to read its content without those distractions. If I want to buy something, I'll go to any online store, thanks.
  • illuminate 14y ago
    I love that one crazy tip from a single mom!
    • bulatb 14y ago
      But the industry hates her.