[analog31]

We don't ban books. We criticize books and hold their authors accountable. Should we criticize advertising? Where do you draw the line?

[disgruntledphd2]

We should definitely criticise advertising. I like to focus on how much it doesn't work, and how much of the industry is borderline fraud.

I worry a lot less about it manipulating people, because it's pretty bad at that. Maybe at the margins (and that's great for large businesses), but advertising can only push you towards something, it's not going to drag you kicking and screaming.