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		hoorayimhelping 9 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Vietnam bans unskippable ads >All ads are poisonous This is a silly and short-sighted blanket statement. People used to love getting catalogs, which are just big books full of ads. In the right context, people appreciate being informed of products that can help improve their lives.

elevatortrim 9 days ago [–]

Exactly. I hate seeing ads when I do not want to, and I love going out and buying a furniture catalogue. The difference should be obvious.

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