Comment Comment by svachalek I think the argument goes like this:1. The US Presidential election is decided by a small percentage of voters who have an open mind and live in the right districts.2. Facebook’s targeted advertising allows advertisers to efficiently buy the votes of these select voters.3. Without Facebook, this wasn’t already happening.Personally, I believe #1 is more or less indisputable, and I’m willing to believe #2. But I’m not so sure about #3. parent svachalek 6 years ago
1. The US Presidential election is decided by a small percentage of voters who have an open mind and live in the right districts.
2. Facebook’s targeted advertising allows advertisers to efficiently buy the votes of these select voters.
3. Without Facebook, this wasn’t already happening.
Personally, I believe #1 is more or less indisputable, and I’m willing to believe #2. But I’m not so sure about #3.