I'm old, advertising is not directed toward my demographic unless it is related to medical issues or investments and estate planning. Most of my generation long ago figured out the fact that advertising seeks to separate me from the contents of my billfold. Until you reach that point you will continue to have your assets purged by suggestion and at times blatant misrepresentation of products and ideas. Contrary to your feeling and
@DriveInDriveOut 's clearly stated point of view, seasoned citizen's have learned a thing or two through life's lessons. I'll state it again, if you freely divulge personal information on free personal media platforms, I don't care what the owners of these platforms do with it. I'll say, let the buyer beware, or in this case, let the freeloaders be subject to their masters. I have absolutely no sympathy if you allow your personal information to be mined from free social platforms, none. Don't make yourself or your contacts a target.