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Instagram is testing unskippable "Ad Breaks" lasting 3-5 seconds, disrupting user browsing experience (bgr.com)
submitted 6 months ago by ForgottenFlux to c/technology
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[–] Peffse 21 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I've seen it. It's almost like a form of ADHD training. Make sure the person's attention is never on something for too long, and make sure the attention snaps to whatever ad pops up.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Attention is a commodity.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Consume product, then get excited for the next product!

[–] daddy32 5 points 6 months ago

"ADHD training", that's the perfect way to put it.