"Yo guys, just read an article about database marketing and how some companies use our data against us. They collect and analyze our info to create these creepy targeted ads that follow us everywhere online. Like, isn't it time we talked about the ethics behind this stuff?"
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"BIG Data, BIG Lies: The Dark Side of Deception in Database Marketing"
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"Dude, this thread hit a little too close to home. I had to opt out of a bunch of those 'targeted' ads last year after realizing they were using my browsing history to sell me stuff I didn't need. Has anyone else tried using ad blockers to avoid this creepiness?"
"Yup, this is nothing new. Big data's great for targeting ads, but it's all based on assumptions and algorithms that can be manipulated. Anyone else see the eerie similarities between this and the 'dark patterns' used in crypto pump schemes?"
Just skimmed the article and gotta say, this is some wild stuff. The idea that companies are using data analytics to manipulate people is pretty concerning. Anyone else think this is the real reason behind all the targeted ads popping up on our feeds?
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"Wow, this is some wild stuff. It's crazy how these 'big data' companies can manipulate and deceive consumers just to make a buck. Glad someone's shedding a light on this, hope it leads to some real changes."
Just got done reading that article and I'm shook. I didn't know just how much our data is being manipulated behind the scenes. It's crazy to think about how our personal info is being used to influence our decisions, almost like some kind of virtual mind control.