For some reason I am serially amused at the geo-targeted ads based on my IP address that result in me seeing advertisements for things like oceanside resorts in my home state -- which is 100% landlocked.  Or clickbait ads that use a recognizable photo of a place that claims to be in my city or state, but isn't even in my country. 

 

Sometimes I think that those ads must be intentionally targeting people too stupid or unaware to notice, so they're more inclined to fall for whatever B.S. is being pitched.

 

But then I think of the impact on our younger generation - - they are constantly being lied to or targeted for scams every time they go onto the internet or social media, and some of our kids spend a lot of time on the internet.  From the time they first get their first cell phone, they start getting scam texts and calls.   I wonder sometimes if that is twisting their view of the world so that they see the world as a place full of liars and scammers, to the point where they never form the concept of humanity being good and people generally being decent and honest. 

 

 

3 minutes ago, ChrisP24 said:

For some reason I am serially amused at the geo-targeted ads based on my IP address that result in me seeing advertisements for things like oceanside resorts in my home state -- which is 100% landlocked.  Or clickbait ads that use a recognizable photo of a place that claims to be in my city or state, but isn't even in my country. 

 

Sometimes I think that those ads must be intentionally targeting people too stupid or unaware to notice, so they're more inclined to fall for whatever B.S. is being pitched.

 

But then I think of the impact on our younger generation - - they are constantly being lied to or targeted for scams every time they go onto the internet or social media, and some of our kids spend a lot of time on the internet.  From the time they first get their first cell phone, they start getting scam texts and calls.   I wonder sometimes if that is twisting their view of the world so that they see the world as a place full of liars and scammers, to the point where they never form the concept of humanity being good and people generally being decent and honest. 

 

 

Social media has especially warped the minds of younger generations. If parents understood how dangerous it was to let their kids have unrestricted access to the internet it would help alot but most people are still unaware

Not google, but once clicked on a friend suggestion on my Facebook page. it directly connected to an account which was basically many semi clothed photos of this girl. I did browse it a bit, but eventually got bored. But new video from her  kept popping up on my Facebook page. Eventually i blocked her. But ever since, I get these 'reels' on my Facebook page of various women, not just Thai ones. All involve very skimpy swimsuits or flashing bits of anatomy. nothing comes up elsewhere only Facebook.

For the same reason that they are in my Facebook feeds.

Welcome to Neo-liberalism.  We'll shower you with sex, but don't dare to criticize LBGT+.  In fact, don't dare criticize us for showering you sex.

46 minutes ago, connda said:

For the same reason that they are in my Facebook feeds.

Welcome to Neo-liberalism.  We'll shower you with sex, but don't dare to criticize LBGT+.  In fact, don't dare criticize us for showering you sex.

 

So, then sex in the shower?