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WhereIsTheAdvertisingIOrdered 4 - 22 Oct 2009 - Main.StevenWu
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When advertising is done poorly, it can be grating. It is intrusive and annoying. When it is done slightly better, it can be even more annoying. People feel violated. When advertising is done well, it seems wonderful. Professor Moglen gave the example of someone offering us our favorite pizza slice at exactly the right time. Two hundred years ago, such good service could only be obtained through a very attentive butler.
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 Steven’s post asked a simple question: “Is the cost of giving away data regarding my personal preferences outweighed by the benefits that accrue to me as a consumer if I do?” In my mind, this is not an altogether easy question to answer.

-- StephenClarke - 22 Oct 2009

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ElidedElided? , it was not "unwitting" and I hope that it is not "insurmountable." I agree with Stephen that "this is not an altogether easy question to answer." I am conflicted. I don't know how I feel about freedom or even what freedom means in this situation. I like things, particularly things tailor-made for people like me. I like pluralism and equality. I think pluralism and equality might be sacrificed by these forms of advertising.

-- StevenWu - 22 Oct 2009

 
 
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