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This isn't data mining users. It's just tracking an ID against likely preferences detected automatically.

I think this topic becomes emotive because there are obviously ways to misuse data, but I struggle to see the actual harm in personalised advertising. If there's a data acquisition route that we all agree is bad, then we should ban that.

>>robert+(OP)
Personalized advertising is based on data, and there shouldn't be hard to see some ways in which misuse it, even with user consent.

And no, saying "Yes, I consent to cookies and terms of use and data collection" doesn't fix this.

>>robert+(OP)
Eliminate any and all potential avenues of abuse. It’s the only way these gals and guys will stop.

This just furthers unbridled consumerism.

I’m okay when people need something because it’s physically necessary for them. But there is something wrong when people impulse buy online just because they got some targeted ads playing with their psychological profile.

I’m convinced these operators cannot be trusted and kneecapping them is the only way out.

>>gatins+I2
Would you also ban store loyalty cards for the same reason?

>>robert+cm
I wouldn't ban them, but with those I also have a pretty clear view of exactly what information is trading hands. I tell the store exactly what products I bought , in which store and at what time. And in return I might get a rebate or similar. In that situation I can choose NOT to show the loyalty card when the kickback isn't good enough or if I'm buying something I don't think should go in my "profile". (And for this reason, I hope stores wouldn't link these purchases using any other means I don't approve of, such as through the same credit card being used).

>>alkona+1G
But the data could still be misused, even with your consent. If that's the bar, it's extremely high, given almost all data can be misused.