Re:Apple will attempt to jam Facebook's web-tracking tools
by telot1 on Tuesday June 05, 2018 @08:53AM
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The thought I've heard floated before is that you might not be happy with your new vacuum you just bought. Some percentage of people that buy anything will not be pleased with the result and that new ad in their face might be enough to push them over the edge to return it and buy what is advertised. Amazon just wants to ensure you buy the replacement from them.
Re:Apple will attempt to jam Facebook's web-tracking tools
by netsharc on Tuesday June 05, 2018 @10:23AM
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Well, amazingly, Amazon also has data if the buyer is a crazy returner...
Re:Apple will attempt to jam Facebook's web-tracking tools
by throwawaylalala on Tuesday June 05, 2018 @09:12AM
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Sometimes its a third party seller running the ad; Amazon is making money.
Re:Apple will attempt to jam Facebook's web-tracking tools
by mszkoda on Tuesday June 05, 2018 @09:01AM
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I've been getting the same exact thing from Amazon for a month now... I already bought a Miele from you Amazon, you should know I don't need another.
Re:Apple will attempt to jam Facebook's web-tracking tools
by CamelCaseName on Tuesday June 05, 2018 @09:28AM
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I think I can do even better, Amazon served me ads for a product that I sell on Amazon. In fact, they were advertising my exact offer, to me!
Like come on, I just sent you a bunch of these!
It's genuinely bizarre when Amazon does it. They know I just bought a $500 vacuum... surely they've got the machine learning chops to teach their algorithm that means I shouldn't ever see a vacuum as a sponsored product for a couple years?