If I may sir I'd like to add something you might want to make clear to the ad team which they should make clear to advertisers.( Providing of course that you agree it's presented with an element of deception).
I don't think this shows Wolf to be negligent. I believe it shows how scamming has become normal business practice.
Never meant to imply any negligence whatsoever. Just quickly reminded me of a time in my life I’d like forget
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"Data scraping" is a normal way to pay the bills...there is no such thing as a "free lunch." This is how huge data/personality profiles on individuals are built, by monitoring everything they do everywhere and aggregating it. Ever wonder why you mention something unusual like "dog treats" and within 12 hours you start seeing ads for dog treats? (Vacation stuff is even worse, the A.I. in your phone will almost book it without you.)
It will be interesting to see if OTT sticks to this. I get it that it requires revenue to host forums. That revenue can come from paid membership, paid advertising or in this case, allowing member's information to be used to raise money. I view this exactly like giving homeless people keys for your home and automobile to use as they please while you are at work apposed to giving them food and warm coat.
While I understand the opinions expressed, I think the conclusion is a bit of a stretch...It will be interesting to see if OTT sticks to this. I get it that it requires revenue to host forums. That revenue can come from paid membership, paid advertising or in this case, allowing member's information to be used to raise money. I view this exactly like giving homeless people keys for your home and automobile to use as they please while you are at work apposed to giving them food and warm coat.
