I don't think the fact that the targeted ad is super-effective is the issue. That just makes it a good ad. The issue is the actual data being listened to.
Sorry, but it's *ad, not add.
And what I meant by "ad" is only the part you see.
Even when loaded in the same iframe as the ad, or even when tracking the external-src image load, I would still address the tracking mechanism separately, as "the tracker".
If you mean that the ad is "evil" because of how the data was obtained?
Well, in a lot of cases it was obtained pretty legitimately. But sure, we should be more aware of how much data we are publishing. Hence why I said:
@priteshusadadiya@sarthology
Don't you think that's a bit extreme?
What tangible benefit does an individual get by not using all the google products all the time?
I don't think the fact that the targeted ad is super-effective is the issue. That just makes it a good ad. The issue is the actual data being listened to.
The good add is just an illusion bro. Data used to generate those good adds can be used for anything. Remember what facebook did.
yes, and people are still using it. It might be due to lack of awareness, no good alternative or any number or reason.
Unless something better comes up with same standard of User experience, people will keep using it.
@levelsio came up with No More Google
There is a many great alternatives to google listed there. Maybe something similar can be done for other platforms.
Sorry, but it's *ad, not add.
And what I meant by "ad" is only the part you see.
Even when loaded in the same
iframeas the ad, or even when tracking the external-src image load, I would still address the tracking mechanism separately, as "the tracker".If you mean that the ad is "evil" because of how the data was obtained?
Well, in a lot of cases it was obtained pretty legitimately. But sure, we should be more aware of how much data we are publishing. Hence why I said:
Yeah that’s why i also started nomoogle
🐻 Chromium extension to get rid of Google addiction
Nomoogle
A simple Chrome extension that can help you get rid of Google addiction.
Installation
Features
Strict Mode: Block the entire webpage completly, doesn't allow you to move forward.
Redirects: Automatically redirects the page to popular alternative.
Thanks to
License
MIT License
@priteshusadadiya @sarthology Don't you think that's a bit extreme?
What tangible benefit does an individual get by not using all the google products all the time?
of course all google products have their merits and they are obviously very good.
I am just saying , there might be equally good privacy focused alternatives that people might not know about.
In the end it really all comes down to individuals and their choices.
Exactly, thing is a good market competition.