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A comment on FTC: Vast Surveillance of Users by Social Media and Video Streaming Companies. Parent comment

Re:FTC: Vast Surveillance of Users by Social Media and Video... by ickelbawd on Friday September 20, 2024 @12:20AM (#41598770)
Really? Peril? We’ll be in perilous danger if we don’t maintain targeted, invasive ad tracking? Get a grip.
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Re:FTC: Vast Surveillance of Users by Social Media and Video... by negativeonehalf on Friday September 20, 2024 @06:59AM (#41600725)
I am saying that we should not destroy a major source of prosperity. Targeted advertising is far more effective than untargeted because it lets you show ads to people who might have any interest in what you're selling.
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Re:FTC: Vast Surveillance of Users by Social Media and Video... by Loughla on Friday September 20, 2024 @01:10PM (#41603849)
That can be done without the massive accumulation of data on each of us.

You join a Facebook group for fashion? Ads for fashion.

You join a Facebook group for woodworking? Ads for tools.

See how that doesn't require any personal information?

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