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OldBaldy1701E

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9. What is truly frightening is that so many will fall for this.

Reply to NCgayguy (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 07:33 AM

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It just goes to show you that advertising is no longer about offering information to make informed choices, it has become manipulation and programming.

Because of course those leeches wanted that. I once read a book about the beginnings of mass advertising. The desire to con and swipe was there from the beginning. I always said that the more flash and pizzazz the ad has, the less quality and ability the product has. (Actual quality does not need 'excitement'.)

But, it is not about doing things well anymore, it is about how much you can grift before you get exposed. Then, it is on to the next gift.

The day we truly regulate these leeches will be a great day indeed.

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So, this popped up while I was perusing YouTube... [View all] OldBaldy1701E Monday OP

That's some weird shit. 2MuchNoise Monday #1

First question.... Are you a republican? Or a conservative pastor/youth minister? Norrrm Monday #2

It's about gathering clicks to strip out an e-mail. Click, get spammed. marble falls Monday #3

Yikes! ShazzieB Monday #4

I agree. NCgayguy Monday #6

Bait. mahina Monday #5

Yep! NCgayguy Monday #8

I think it's clickbait, too! NCgayguy Monday #7

What is truly frightening is that so many will fall for this. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #9