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		icebraining on June 26, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Instagram Is Estimated to Be Worth More Than $100B I find it way less intrusive than other forms of ad placements (TV, radio, billboards). Talk about damming with faint praise. Ads are the top reason why I no longer listen to radio, and the TV is only bearable because I have a DVR. That said, those are just annoying. Online ads are much more dangerous.

dymk on June 26, 2018 [–]

Why are they much more dangerous?

icebraining on June 27, 2018 | [–]

Because they rely on the accumulation of personal data, which can later be leaked and/or sold, and abused.

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