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As we speak, there are large groups of people literally shooting each other to death. Advertising might be annoying, but not even on the top 100 list of major world problems.

I hate to say "go touch grass" because it sounds condescending. But please, go outside and have some fun! The dumb billboard isn't stopping that.



Can you please publish the list so we know what's ok to complain about?


> As we speak, there are large groups of people literally shooting each other to death. Advertising might be annoying, but not even on the top 100 list of major world problems.

See, I'd contend that the business models and businesses enabled by advertising, and the combined social impact of ads plus those business models very much are one of the world's top problems.


What is the point here? Don't complain about the ramifications of the advertising industry because wars exist?

I'd be curious to see this Top 100 list.


The point is: Have some perspective. Advertising is not destroying the world and we're not "running out of time".




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