[wolco2]

At one end they exist to inform and offer you a service. I've clicked on ads and purchased and have been better off for it. No tricks involved but it did save me 1/2 off the original price I normally purchase from another store.

Who I am impressing with my canned milk buy?

Ads that show a lifestyle that tricks you into believing you can become something you are not is a small segment perhaps larger on social media. I don't see any of that or if I did it doesn't register. But I do see can of milk for sale.

I go through fliers and get coupons. I get email ads on products I purchased for discounts.

Even those store displays with toilet paper are a form of advertising. I don't mind them and often buy a pack if on sale.