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Advertisements are a scourge upon society, the environment, and ourselves. They are among the worst capitalism has to offer. Why not get rid of them?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Advertising predates the 50s by a long shot. Victorian London had adverts.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

IIRC 50's US imported Nazi propagandists. In any case, it's gotten way to powerful without benefit to society.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Where do you think Nazi propagandists learned their trade?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Err, Germany ?