Mark A. ⏏️ {FalconMarkSix}Sep 22, 2023

PSA: Google has now begun to roll-out the Ad Topics "feature" onto Android itself. It's not just in Chrome you have to disable the settings. Please #Boost to spread awareness.

If you didn't get the pop-up screen on your Android device (it looks like the first two screenshots), to opt-out of these settings:

  • Go to your device Settings
  • Press "Google"
  • Press "Ads"
    • While you're here, press the "Delete Advertising ID" button and delete it
  • Press "Ad Privacy"
  • Review: "Ad Topics", "App-suggested ads", and "App Measurement". Make sure all are labelled as "OFF". (This page will look like the third screenshot)

    • If you don't see "Ad Privacy" in Step 4 then it means that it hasn't been rolled out to you yet. You might need to wait and check back in a couple of days to see if/when it has been implemented to disable these settings.

    EDIT: There's another setting to review. In step 2, scroll to "Personalize using shared data". Turn everything off.

    Pt. 2 in Replies

    #Android #Google #Privacy #AdTopics

    Show threadProf West Wing Chicken ShackSep 22, 2023

    @FalconMarkSix

    May show me "relevant ads"

    Ah, no. There's no such thing as a relevant ad in my life.

    NO. SUCH. THING.

    Show threadMark GardnerSep 25, 2023
    @garystark @philsplace @FalconMarkSix A “relevant ad” is just regular information
    Show threadProf West Wing Chicken ShackSep 25, 2023

    @mjgardner @philsplace @FalconMarkSix

    Nope.

    There is no such thing as a "relevant ad".

    Not for me.

    Not in my life.

    Not ever.

    Thank you for playing; have a nice day and a wonderful life, and please be sure to enjoy YOUR relevant ads.

    😊

    Cheers

    Show threadMark GardnerSep 25, 2023

    @garystark I’m thrilled to discover that you heard through word of mouth alone about all the (checks profile at https://theblower.au/@garystark) music, travel, food, technology, and other products and services you enjoy.

    I envy your ability to gather such a knowledgeable circle of friends who are laser-focused on your interests.

    Show threadProf West Wing Chicken ShackSep 25, 2023

    @mjgardner @philsplace @FalconMarkSix

    That's very astute of you to notice this.

    I do have a wide circle of friends and interests, and yes, you're correct, my friends provide me with good counsel.

    They know me; they know who I am, and they know of and appreciate my interests and spheres of influence.

    Advertisers do not.

    Yes, it's that simple.

    Show threadMark Gardner
    @garystark Amazing, and you’ve completely avoided everything your friends didn’t recommend to you.
    Sep 25, 2023 at 7:46pmWeb
    Show threadMark GardnerSep 25, 2023
    @garystark I wonder where they found the things to funnel your way
    Show threadMark GardnerSep 25, 2023
    @garystark I really hope all of the creators of everything you hold dear have just as extensive a network of close personal friends to direct them to their tools and materials. I shudder to think of the consequences if any of their valuable creations benefited from their exposure to advertising relevant to the process.
    Show threadeestileib (she/hers)Sep 25, 2023

    @mjgardner @garystark

    We get it, you like ads.

    Show threadJoe  Feb 13, 2024
    @mjgardner @garystark , what sums it up for me is that I can live happily without any of my gadgets/advertising but would regret dearly not having my friends.
    (also let's have a close look at how capitalism has shaped this world and if we're able to escape the demise of both).
    Show threadMark GardnerFeb 13, 2024
    @Antigrav Congratulations, you’re receiving my first use of one of @danhon’s new reply stickers
    Show threadJoe  Feb 14, 2024
    @mjgardner @danhon , lol,
    I didn't want you to feel too bad unloading your cynicism into the void.
    (Just look at it as a reply, they happen in social interactions).
    Show threadMark GardnerFeb 14, 2024
    @Antigrav Have another sticker. Muting now.