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Google Plans Privacy Changes, but Promises to Not Be Disruptive (nytimes.com)
9 points by darkscape 1581 days ago
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jqpabc123 1581 days ago
Hey Google --- I've got an extremely simple solution that your users will love and will make everyone's lives easier and better.

Forget all about targeted ads.

Simply base ads on context. When I'm on a web site that sells pet supplies, only show me ads for pet supplies. No tracking required.

See how simple this is? Life doesn't always need to be so complicated and underhanded.

Thank you and have a nice day.

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xhkkffbf 1581 days ago
This is also extremely practical and often more efficient. I don't how many times I see ads for X even several days after I finished shopping for and buying X.
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jqpabc123 1581 days ago
Just another example of why targeted ads are dumb.
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strangesongs 1581 days ago
This seems like another ominous sign for META
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