Reddit will no longer allow users to opt out of ad personalization - The Verge
date linked: 28 September 2023
source: link to article, from theverge.com
It baffles me when platforms think “oh, but we can help you see more relevant ads” is a selling point. Also, “not sharing data outside Reddit” doesn’t help either—it’s still an invasion of privacy.
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