1. They nudge people towards buying stuff they wouldn't otherwise buy. This causes a tremendous amount of real waste.
2. Ads are a distraction. When I'm looking up something for work, don't bother me with ads, even if *you* think they are relevant. When I'm working, I'm not looking for a new job, or new pants.
3. On a fundamental level, ads work against the free market: not the best product wins, but the product with the biggest advertising budget.
And there are many more reasons ... Ads suck! And people working in ad-tech should be deeply ashamed!
1. They nudge people towards buying stuff they wouldn't otherwise buy. This causes a tremendous amount of real waste.
2. Ads are a distraction. When I'm looking up something for work, don't bother me with ads, even if *you* think they are relevant. When I'm working, I'm not looking for a new job, or new pants.
3. On a fundamental level, ads work against the free market: not the best product wins, but the product with the biggest advertising budget.
And there are many more reasons ... Ads suck! And people working in ad-tech should be deeply ashamed!