Why aren't advertisers (Microsoft, Facebook, Google) held responsible for allowing scammy adverts? - eviltoast

I know they allow scam adverts because it’s easy money, but why aren’t they held responsible for facilitating obvious scams? You open Edge, there’s 3 “Earn money quick” adverts. On Instagram, every 5 ads, one is a scam.

    • I Cast Fist@programming.devOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      You should’ve lead with that instead of just “use an adblock”, completely skirting the actual problem. The way you first commented was apathetic.

      You’re just acting like promoting adblockers comes at the expense of meaningful change.

      That would make sense if the discussion wasn’t targeted specifically at the responsible companies. It’s the same thing as saying “use Linux” whenever a complaint about windows shows up.

      Just in case it’s not clear, the way you reply makes all the difference in how you’re interpreted. “I use adblock and so should you” != “these companies profit off it, it’s why everyone should use an adblock”