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Comment by matheusmoreira

Ads in commercial buildings aren't actually ads, they're just information. You walked into a store to see products so the store is merely showing you what you want to see, organized so you can find what you want. Nothing wrong with a sign showing people the name of a business on its own building either, those are actually useful, even for navigation and orientation.

Advertising is when they bombard you with noisy information while you're crossing a street or waiting for the bus. Nothing but pollution.

> We can’t make ads disappear.

We absolutely can. Make it straight up illegal and start applying some serious fines. I guarantee they will stop.

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