They’ve only gotten worse too. I never liked them, but they definitely felt easier to ignore when I was younger.
Now there is so much data-collection and targeted adverts. With effort it is avoidable but the average person is subjected to way more inisidious advertising than ever, and it very often works. Gods help you if you ever express interest in any hobby that is easily commodifiable.
They’ve only gotten worse too. I never liked them, but they definitely felt easier to ignore when I was younger.
Now there is so much data-collection and targeted adverts. With effort it is avoidable but the average person is subjected to way more inisidious advertising than ever, and it very often works. Gods help you if you ever express interest in any hobby that is easily commodifiable.