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this post was submitted on 01 Nov 2023
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I see you like things that work. We've decided that we'll break it, and sell you the solution. We call it service.
Them: this is pretty good right? And affordable too!
Me: yeah it's decent, don't touch anything
Them: we've put in ads
Me: what? I don't want ads, wtf
Them: bro, totally have you covered. No ads for $12.99 a month
Me: arr matey, don't worry yerself 🦜🏴☠️
I agree. I also think ads do influence us way more than almost anyone would believe or admit. Why else would companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars on ads without batting an eye. Many products cost as much or less than their ad campaign cost to make.
So I try to avoid ads as much as possible. I haven't seen or heard an ad in a long time aside from billboards and posters which are basically impossible to avoid.
Ads are basically paid graffiti
Ads are psychological abuse.
Banksy was right.
There actually is paid graffiti. Most that I've seen looks absolutely awesome. It's insane what a graffiti artist can do when they got plenty time and don't have to watch out to not be caught.
You should check out Wynwood Walls if you ever find yourself in Miami, Florida. Blocks of amazing street art.
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Why does winamp now require ads and $12.99/ month to run?! It was free back in 1997!
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Hmm, sorry my associate was meaning "temporary solution", about every year you will need a new one. And we are so generous that if you buy two years in advance we will give you a 10% rebate and a big ole sticker with our brand in bold colors on it so you can give us free publicity.