This thought really stuck with me during class today, when we were discussing advertisements on Google. The ads that pop up on my Google page are ridiculous, red and blue bouncy balls, people arrested in WI, things made in India, etc.
In my opinion, the ads are annoying and gaudy. After learning about Steve Jobs' obsession and eye for aesthetics, I think that he would be appalled with the ads. They definitely detract from the user's experience.
I'd rather have ads than have to pay to use Google, though.
And to the Pandora users out there...how are ads on your page? Mine are THE STUPIDEST THINGS EVER. I think my computer thinks I'm a young adult male. Thank you ex-boyfriend? For using my computer.
I can understand that Google would like to make a profit and support itself without charging its users. I also thinks it's pretty darn amazing that they can track you the way they do, and find related ads. But at the same time, I don't think I've ever really encountered an ad that sparked my interest.
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