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0 pointsxuki1y ago0 comments

They don’t have to be right all the time, just enough to make ROI positive.

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For their own needs, yes. For the purposes of satisfying the goals of government regulations, no.

I don't mind them having a positive ROI. I do mind them spying on me and my children, even if they draw incorrect conclusions about what ads interest us.

mulmen1y ago

I realize this is the prevailing wisdom but it is short sighted and simplistic because it ignores opportunity cost.

dredmorbius1y ago

Could you expand on that?

mulmen1y ago

Simply being positive does not mean it is ideal. Accepting the first approach that delivers a positive result could mean you miss out on other even better opportunities.

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HappMacDonald1y ago

For their own needs, yes. For the purposes of satisfying the goals of government regulations, no.

dotancohen1y ago

I don't mind them having a positive ROI. I do mind them spying on me and my children, even if they draw incorrect conclusions about what ads interest us.

mulmen1y ago

I realize this is the prevailing wisdom but it is short sighted and simplistic because it ignores opportunity cost.

dredmorbius1y ago

Could you expand on that?

mulmen1y ago

Simply being positive does not mean it is ideal. Accepting the first approach that delivers a positive result could mean you miss out on other even better opportunities.

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