i think the article does a wonderful job at illustrating the point without even uttering a single word

  • HaraldvonBlauzahn@feddit.orgEnglish
    15·
    20 hours ago

    An auto-playing video that automatically goes full screen, loudly advertising hemorrhoid medication.

    And then an ad that covers the screen so that controls are not visible, and follows on scrolling.

    Also, it should mention that my browser is too old.

    • gandalf_der_13te@feddit.orgOPEnglish
      4·
      14 hours ago

      And then an ad that covers the screen so that controls are not visible, and follows on scrolling.

      yeah and the “x” to close the ad is so small that you necessarily misclick (especially on mobile) and it opens another tab that redirects to the play store. now play store knows you’re into this shit and keeps recommending it to you.