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by llimos 1738 days ago
For anything? Would you ban all advertising?

This regulation bans nudging towards a particular goal. That's something that can be legislated for (and would clearly include advertising.)

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Of course I would ban all advertising if it were up to me. There's no question about it.
I don't think banning all advertising is a good idea, there is some of it which is actually honest and useful.

A good 95%+ of them are a cancer upon society and even our planet though. I find it insane that we are told to behave as responsible consumers while there is a multibillion dollar industry which sole purpose is to change consumer's behavior.

> For anything? Would you ban all advertising?

Yes, 100%. Advertising is nothing but an unproductive arms race for who can deliver the biggest assault on your mind and your attention. Your life would be better, and all your products cheaper too.