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by Aschebescher 1576 days ago
Isn't advertising in general making shit up and lying to the public?
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No. False advertising can get you sued, hence advertisers are usually careful about any claims they actually make in an advertisement preferring not to claim anything and imply everything.
Advertising is entirely based on lies. A very accurate finding.
I’m a plumber. I have an ad that shows me and my number and says to call me if your pipe busts. Where is the lie?
I don't mean presentation. i mean shitty youtube ads for shitty SaaS products for example.