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Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics by travisgriggs on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @10:26AM (#28368519)
Correct, fraud isn’t the correct term here. The op grabbed the first word that probably presented itself, and others nearly ad nauseam (lowercase) have discussed its merits as the term.

What’s needed is a better term.

I propose either AdTurfing (hat tip AstroTurfing) or AdLighting (hat tip GasLighting). My personal preference is the second.

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Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics by treis on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @12:00PM (#28369678)
Isn't it just vandalism?
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Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics by ClumsyPilot on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @01:15PM (#28370749)
Vandalism is, again a crime against property that is legitimately placed on the street or somewhere.

Ad biz is a business model, not property, and a predatory one as that. You are not obligated to enable someone else's business for free.

They are claiming their clicks and impressions mean something - its their problem to ensure they are accurate.

Imagine someone is doing a survey of sex habbits, and selling the results. Is it a fraud to lie? Ofcourse not, why should you be responsible for their profits.

The fact that people think they are legally obligated to enable this is really fucked up.

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