• Gladaed@feddit.org
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    7 hours ago

    There can be good targeted ads eg. For locus businesses. But usually they are not that.

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      When I did have Instagram I did really like that it told me about local events, the downside that I had to scroll reels to get them. All those events listing websites don’t have the type of events I want to see. So there’s no places I know about them unless it’s from Instagram.

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      It’s the targeting itself that is bad. Very, very bad. It’s a blueprint for mind control and singling out opposition. In the current political climate, this spells bloody trouble.

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        Elections are far out and this ain’t America. Also if the radio would be able to do it so should online ads. That’s the line, though.

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      7 hours ago

      If I am looking to buy a product or service that serves a specific need, then I would rather be able to use a search engine to find it.

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        6 hours ago

        Ads have more than 1 purpose. Eg. Creating awareness a new restaurant opened in your area.