Core assumption in tech: personalized ads are better for users. Ads exploit your insecurities to manipulate you into buying stuff you don't need. Who wants their personal insecurities amplified?
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This (possibly incorrect) assumption motivates altruistic tech employees and tricks us into giving them our data. Block third-party cookies in your browser settings, and opt out of personalized ads here: http://optout.aboutads.info
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I opt out of personalized ads for my sake, not to punish a particular company
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Don't use google. Use Firefox!!
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Thanks James, that was quick and easy.
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Thank you, James! Am a great admirer of yours!
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Or you could strive to be conscious of what your actual needs are. That would render ads rather ineffective.
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You should try
@brave -
@brave and@AttentionToken are working on an [opt-in] system, which leverages client-side machine-learning to show relevant ads in such a way that no data leaves your machine. With the removal of middle-men, and the reduction of fraud, we're even able to pay the user 70%. - 3 more replies
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