vikinghckr a day ago

Yes giving people with fewer resources an option to pay with their attention is a morally good thing for society, actually.

  • tadfisher a day ago

    Even better, morally, to give the product to them without harvesting their attention or personal data

    • vikinghckr a day ago

      No, that's charity, which while morally great is not sustainable at scale and in the long run.

      • tadfisher a day ago

        Disagree; these users are already subsidized by those who click ads and buy things.

      • AlexandrB a day ago

        Considering how prominent gambling and gambling advertising is, aren't we creating more poverty and keeping people poor through ads? Advertising seems like it's a net drain on the poor through encouraging consumption people can't afford and pushing a variety of vices.

        Edit: "Sorry your husband lost the money you were saving for a house on stake.com, but here's your free Google search."