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Why is Google still serving dodgy ads?
www.atomic14.com/2026/09/13/why-is-google-still-serving-dodgy-adsReplying to @handnutaschnitte@feddit.org
I have personalized ads turned of in YouTube and it seems half the ads are for gambling as of late.
Replying to @zbyte64@awful.systems
If you’re seeing ads on YouTube, you’re doing it wrong.
Replying to @Almacca@aussie.zone
I find this kind of response insufferable. It shifts the conversation from a systems critique to personal responsibility. You could have posted this in response the OP, and it would be equally on point and useless.
Replying to @zbyte64@awful.systems
Critique the system all you like. The system doesn’t care. Call it ‘insufferable’ if you like, but ads are more insufferable. If there’s a way to solve the problem myself without waiting until some corporate overlord deigns to change anything, I’ll do that every time.
Replying to @Almacca@aussie.zone
I’ll do that every time.
Not everyone will though. It’s not because they’re not as principled as you are, maybe they just lack the know-how or time.
Sharing the how and why would be more helpful - otherwise you’re just coming off as holier-than-thou. And no one wants to engage with that.
Replying to @Almacca@aussie.zone
Your only point here though is “I’m so great, you suck” which frankly doesn’t help anyone. Maybe provide them some tips.