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In reply to the discussion: Why is that billboard smiling at you? Because it tracks your smartphone MAC address to advertise [View all]HiPointDem
(20,729 posts)49. that would be great advice except for the fact that the range of freedom one has to do that
is ever-tightening.
and at some point it will basically require withdrawal from society to exercise such 'freedoms'. if withdrawal from society is even possible at that point.
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Why is that billboard smiling at you? Because it tracks your smartphone MAC address to advertise [View all]
Catherina
Aug 2013
OP
i don't want a store to send me coupons based on my buying patterns, or billboards to target
HiPointDem
Aug 2013
#40
that would be great advice except for the fact that the range of freedom one has to do that
HiPointDem
Aug 2013
#49
You're asking to have giant screens over public places broadcasting data from personal lives.
napoleon_in_rags
Aug 2013
#17
gee, i thought capitalism was all about giving the *customer* what he wants, not 'this is all
HiPointDem
Aug 2013
#42
yes, that's what *i* thought. add "increasing their own power" to the mix & you've got it.
HiPointDem
Aug 2013
#48
No. Your point is that if you can see my street address from the curb...
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#36
With maybe 30 cars in the viewing area, how will the billboard decide who to direct the ad to? N/T
GreenStormCloud
Aug 2013
#41
Authorities demand company (Renew) stop tracking Londoners with high-tech trash cans
Catherina
Aug 2013
#55