Problem
With the advent of things like Facebook, Pinterest, and more, Internet marketing has hit a new level. Where once the ads depended on people finding them, now advertising can be directed to a target audience in a place where they spend a lot of time. Algorithms based on Internet usage, browsing histories, and more are used to present advertising based on exhibited interests. While many people are aware of methods to reduce this kind of information being shared, still others simply put up with it as a part of online life.
Discuss an example of such advertising you have experienced. Did you search something on Amazon only to find ads for the exact same product on your Facebook later the same day? Did you read an article on cute cats only to find advertising for pet supplies seemingly appearing out of nowhere on every site you visit? Explore your thoughts on this kind of targeted advertising.