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Xamanismo Coletivo

#Disenshittify, NOW!! We have a chance: #IP!!

"…thanks to internal memos published during last year's #monopoly trial against #Google, we know what they did. They made #search worse. They reduced the system's accuracy it so you had to search twice or more to get to the answer, thus doubling the number of queries, and doubling the number of #ads.

Meanwhile, Google entered into a secret, illegal collusive arrangement with #Facebook, codenamed #JediBlue, to rig the ad market, fixing prices so advertisers paid more and publishers got less." @pluralistic
#adtech
pluralistic.net/2025/02/26/urs

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Samantaz Fox

This is wrong on so many points D:

In a move that has left drivers both frustrated and bewildered, Stellantis has introduced full-screen pop-up ads on its infotainment systems. Specifically, Jeep owners have reported being bombarded with advertisements for Mopar’s extended warranty service. The kicker? These ads appear every time the vehicle comes to a stop.

techstory.in/stellantis-introd

#Jeep#enshittification#ads
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Kevin Karhan :verified:

@adhdeanasl also #Scammers can't really buy range like they can on #BillionaireSocialMedia:

#bots#boost#bot
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MarkG

I used to be quite active on Reddit. I'm one of the moderators of a lefty group there. However, I haven't been on it recently.

But I went on today using Firefox. I discovered that it's no longer very functional with the Firefox setup I have (which includes various script blocking addons).

So, I went on using Chromium (an open source version of Chrome). This led me to various YouTube links. Generally, when I use YouTube, I filter it through FreeTube. But, that was tricky in this instance, so I just watched stuff on YouTube.

There's a shocking amount of ads there. And they're all kind of creepily within what would be products for my demographic (IE, they're targeted toward me). Yeesh. And no, I was not inspired to buy anything.

#YouTube#ads#surveillance
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Kagi HQ

According to Statista, advertisers spent $185.35 billion to influence your search results in 2022. By 2028, they'll spend $261 billion💰

At Kagi, we believe your attention and data shouldn't be for sale - that's why we work directly for users, not advertisers or any third parties.

#Kagi#AdFree#Privacy
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🧿🪬🍄🌈🎮💻🚲🥓🎃💀🏴🛻🇺🇸

#AntennaPod refuses to block #ads and sponsor segments in #podcasts

forum.antennapod.org/t/ability

So I need an alternative.

Anyone know of any #podcast players/ #RSS readers that can #sponsorblock?

Keep your pro-advert sanctimony to yourself.

AntennaPod Forum · Ability to skip ads in the podcastSo, this hinges on advertisers not knowing their paid-for content is not being listened. If (as some folks predict) this things becomes a success and advertising industry hears about this; how do you think that the ‘buyers’ will feel and act? Sure, it’s not a direct one on one effect, but at industry level there will be less trust and more scepticism, probably less money. Now, will that help podcasters? Probably not (enough). Another problem with the proposed model: even if we don’t do officia...
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Some Bits: Nelson's Linkblog

AI slop hoax parade: Thousands turned out in Dublin for a non-existent Hallowe'en parade, a rumor started by AI slop
defector.com/thousands-turn-ou
#ireland #dublin #funny #scam #slop #ads #ai #-

defector.com · Thousands Turn Out For Nonexistent Halloween Parade Promoted By AI Listing | DefectorThousands of Dubliners showed up for the city’s much-anticipated Halloween parade on Thursday evening. They lined the streets from Parnell Street to Christchurch Cathedral, waiting for the promised three-hour parade that would “[transform] Dublin into a lively tapestry of costumes, artistic performances, and cultural festivities.” A likely story. There was no parade, and never was […]
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Yuki Linux

Pre web 1.0 you didn't need personal data on your products users. Maybe you sent out a mailer but unlikely. An items sold well. Some #ads were even good. back in the #TV #Radio #Newspaper days unlike the filth of today.

So if a company says they need your personal data to sell to you its a lie. It was a lie back then an it is now.

Get off your buts and make actual good ads.

"Looking at you #google #Mozilla #meta etc"

This in truth should all be regulated.

#internet#rights#openweb
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Paco Hope #resist

I hate #ads on the web. I just discovered this plugin called "AdNauseam", which is built on top of uBlock Origin. Instead of just silently hiding the #ad, it clicks it first. This means that you stuff the algorithm full of noise about you. It is harder to build a profile on you because you appear to click EVERYTHING. It also, obviously, drives up costs for advertisers.

adnauseam.io/

It's been around since at least 2021.

technologyreview.com/2021/01/0

adnauseam.ioAdNauseam - Clicking Ads So You Don't Have ToA browser extension that clicks on every blocked ad to fight advertising surveillance.
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