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		nopenopenopeno on Jan 18, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Letter from Union Pacific to LA District Attorney ... I agree. Advertising has gotten out of hand. It is insulting to the citizens of our society, and often outright dishonest as well. The advertising industry should be illegal.

ketralnis on Jan 18, 2022 | [–]

I think you're trying to be ironic but... yes. Absolutely. Third parties trading money with each other for my attention is insulting and dishonest.

nopenopenopeno on Jan 19, 2022 | | [–]

I am being dead serious.

prawn on Jan 19, 2022 | [–]

I'd include tagging within a broader term of advertising.

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