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Is it fair for tech companies to track online behavior to show targeted ads?

For

Ads become more relevant and fund free platforms.

Against

It invades privacy and feels like digital surveillance.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Personalized ads are fine if I consent to a company having my info.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • I like that search, email, video hosting and viewing are free at the point of use.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • This is creepy and an invasion of privacy.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • the ads do not need to be personalized to generate ad revenue.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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