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“Dealing with ads is depressing. You don’t make anyone’s life better by making advertisements work better.” quote by Brian Acton
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“Dealing with ads is depressing. You don’t make anyone’s life better by making advertisements work better.”

Brian Acton

About This Quote

Source Interview: TechCrunch, 2018

Improving ads often makes them more intrusive, harming user experience rather than helping anyone.

In simple terms: Better ads can be worse for users.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize user value over ad efficiency.

Themes

advertising ethics user experience technology business

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

ethical analytical

When to use this quote

  • product design
  • marketing strategy
  • privacy policy

Key Concepts

intrusiveness value exchange trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to fund free services?
  • How can ads be made genuinely helpful?
A Different Perspective

Ads can fund services; balance is needed.

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