@ComfortablyGlum
@sh.itjust.worksI'm speaking of online data harvested through apps, websites, hardware (such as phones/streaming devices).
I mean if multiple versions of the same harvested data are being sold, wouldn't the value decrease because of the competition? When it comes to aggregate data, how much financial value can there really be in knowing that a million office workers just clicked on the same cat meme?
How does the quantity of time and expense toward "personalization" not simply overshadow the return, given that no one can click on even a small percentage of those numerous ads, let alone buy the shit being advertised?
It just seems like there would come a time when the value of user data is sucked dry, or at least significantly decreased.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/free-covid-tests-how-to-order-online/
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Edited to clarify.
Things to consider: How much of your data would you be comfortable letting Lemmy sell vs Reddit? If Zuck treated users better, would you be more accepting of Meta monetizing your data every way possible? When it comes to using something for free (tangible or intangible) do you accept a company selling your personal information if their practices align with what you feel is fair?
This would be along side "subscribe" and "block".
Thank you!
So to avoid scrolling past the same posts if going away and coming back to the app.
Love the app!