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by charcircuit 1049 days ago
>This happens when I want to look for something, not when you want to sell something.

Not all consumers are aware of what is out there, nor do they actively make an effort to learn what is out there.

>What does this even mean? Typo?

yes

>Are you suggesting that the company with the biggest ad budget also makes the best products by definition, somehow?

No, I am suggesting that a company that makes a purely superior product can always outbid their competitors in advertising.

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> a company that makes a purely superior product can always outbid their competitors in advertising

Ah, that's how we know that Oracle is better than Postgres!

Do you seriously believe this to be true? I'm willing to have my mind blown, if you can explain this point adequately.