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[ickelbawd]

Really? Peril? We’ll be in perilous danger if we don’t maintain targeted, invasive ad tracking? Get a grip.

[negativeonehalf → ickelbawd]

I am saying that we should not destroy a major source of prosperity. Targeted advertising is far more effective than untargeted because it lets you show ads to people who might have any interest in what you're selling.

[Loughla → negativeonehalf]

That can be done without the massive accumulation of data on each of us.

You join a Facebook group for fashion? Ads for fashion.

You join a Facebook group for woodworking? Ads for tools.

See how that doesn't require any personal information?