Re:Data points that Facebook uses to target ads
by igk on Saturday August 20, 2016 @01:59AM
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> Contrary to popular opinion, people want to see ads.
Which is why adblockers exist:-p
More seriously, you are right but people only like ads that are entertaining by themselves,introduce them to something new and worthwile or perfectly fit their needs.
Targeted advertising promises to do 3, can't do 1 and actively subverts 2. So I'd say it fails
Which is why adblockers exist:-p
More seriously, you are right but people only like ads that are entertaining by themselves,introduce them to something new and worthwile or perfectly fit their needs.
Targeted advertising promises to do 3, can't do 1 and actively subverts 2. So I'd say it fails