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[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

There can be good targeted ads eg. For locus businesses. But usually they are not that.

[–] bystander@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

When I did have Instagram I did really like that it told me about local events, the downside that I had to scroll reels to get them. All those events listing websites don't have the type of events I want to see. So there's no places I know about them unless it's from Instagram.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

the cork board at the good coffee shop has filled that niche for me pretty well

[–] bystander@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Oh yeah, I like that.

[–] PrimeMinisterKeyes@leminal.space 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's the targeting itself that is bad. Very, very bad. It's a blueprint for mind control and singling out opposition. In the current political climate, this spells bloody trouble.

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

Elections are far out and this ain't America. Also if the radio would be able to do it so should online ads. That's the line, though.

[–] s@piefed.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If I am looking to buy a product or service that serves a specific need, then I would rather be able to use a search engine to find it.

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

Ads have more than 1 purpose. Eg. Creating awareness a new restaurant opened in your area.