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		jeltz on June 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: YouTube is testing a more aggressive approach agai... Targeted ads are terrible at that. They are quite often overly specific and just try to convince me to buy more of the things I already know about.

jeegsy on July 1, 2023 [–]

including stuff you literally just purchased

jaredhallen on July 1, 2023 | [–]

I see you just purchased u-joints for a Dodge pickup. Wait until you see these brake pads for a Honda Civic!

Or, alternatively, I noticed you recently purchased an instant pot. Would you like to subscribe to purchase instant pots monthly?

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