I know it’s rare, but there have been times I intentionally clicked on an ad - if it genuinely seemed like a unique or useful product I had some interest in.

I imagine the fake-social-post type of ads are worth blocking though since it’s based in dishonesty and deception.

[–] Jamie@jamie.moe 9 points 1 year ago

I block ads on all my devices, but I assume they're scams by default when I do see them.

[–] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Some shops I only used once still send me their written newsletters and I don't mind checking them if they do them entertaining, or about some niche products, even if I don't consider buying them at all. I miss well-designed full-page print ads in magazines, or just those with a catchy imagery\wording. Now these all feel like a vintage, premium product, akin to vinyl records, if compared to what garbage web serves today. Such a weird thing to be nostalgic about, but I hope oldschool advertisers\smm persons feel it on their end too.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 4 points 1 year ago

I get Royal Mint and Royal Mail news leaflets. I just like looking at pictures of stamps and coins lmao