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by cmeacham98 1873 days ago
Even if you think you are immune, you probably agree ads attempting to psychologically manipulate people into buying a product are unethical?
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Exactly. For the most part I'm also immune to the ads, but not because of the ads. It takes a huge mental effort to constantly stay aware of all the bullshit that these scum are trying to manipulate me into buying. And it's even more infuriating that all these 'people' who have no morals and ethics whatsoever try to convince everyone that we actually want to see ads!

If people were interested in seeing ads, a business of selling pure ad catalogues would actually be a successful venture! As it stands now, you can't even give such material away for free without generating hate. Because people don't want to see ads! It doesn't matter if they're tracked or not. The ad is the problem!