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Re:Researchers find inverse correlation between advertising ... by sifar on Thursday January 16, 2020 @04:05AM (#22062815)
So you are replacing state benevolence with the advertising industry's benevolence :).

If the news/media organizations cannot survive and profit without either help, then shouldn't they be allowed to wither ? Instead of imposing this garbage on everyone, young ones included. Or do we consider them an essential industry now ?

BTW, that news is important is also a "need" created by advertising, so that, .... they can show more ads :).

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Re:Researchers find inverse correlation between advertising ... by nickelcitymario on Thursday January 16, 2020 @08:49AM (#22064441)
> that news is important is also a "need" created by advertising, so that, .... they can show more ads :).

You don't consider the news to be an essential part of a democracy?

I've said enough about why I believe advertising is a net positive, so I'm not gonna retread that part.

But question the value of "the 5th estate" to society? That's a whole other level.

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