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Because they can pocket additional money at the low, low cost of other peoples' mental health and integrity. Why wouldn't they fight against Ad Blockers?

Ads are mental warfare and take on various different forms of manipulation. Many ads are often based on emotional manipulation rather than trying to improve your life by informing you about a good or service, they attempt to belittle you or make it seem like you'd be happy if you just bought their product.

Your life is miserable without this product. This product will make you happy. I'm lovin' it.

Tell me what useful information about MetLife this very emotionally manipulative commercial conveys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bdm4NBYxII

Their website URL? That's it. A 3 minute advertisement to emotionally manipulate you and provide you with a website URL.

parent Nadya 7 years ago

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