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Re:Data points that Facebook uses to target ads by TheSpiceIsLife on Saturday August 20, 2016 @06:08AM (#12325926)
But why would I need a recommendation engine to show me ads for the thing I just bought, even in that scenario because I've got it in my hand and like it, so I'll just order another one like I did two days ago.

<shrug>

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Re:Data points that Facebook uses to target ads by grrowl on Saturday August 20, 2016 @11:09PM (#12329218)
Buying something is the strongest marker of interest in a product. The fact that you bought it might be an invasion of privacy, but a strong indicator of interest in a product isn't, per se.
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