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Re:Meta prohibited from using personal data for advertisement by ericpauley on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @11:07AM (#34247247)
The entire site is one giant ad for YC. The only difference is that HN has achieved an extremely effective content marketing strategy so tracking isn't needed.
Re:Meta prohibited from using personal data for advertisement by stickfigure on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @01:49PM (#34249702)
It keeps a permanent list of your votes, comments, and submissions. It maintains your social credit score ("karma"). HN is absolutely tracking the hell out of you.