This is in no way good news, much harder to verify someone’s age if they’re online, let alone other factors. Especially if they can pay with credit cards.

  • ⸻ Ban DHMO 🇦🇺 ⸻@aussie.zoneOPM
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    1 year ago

    I must be a part of one of the more vulnerable demographics for gambling because Reddit used to spam me with shitty gambling ads, now YouTube is a part of it

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      1 year ago

      Clear your app history from your app stores (it’s generally free simulation gambling apps that share your data).

      If you use free simulation gambling apps, only login as a guest as social media logins get instant access.

      Turn off history, suggested and recommend ads for everything: Google, YouTube, Reddit, Facebook, etc. (you’ll need to research that yourself as they’re all too involved for one post but there’s good videos out there).

      Report gambling ads as inappropriate for you.

      They get the message … eventually.