Comment by benj111
17 days ago
I'm pushing back against the argument that the advertiser make money, ergo we are paying more than we 'should'.
That's how businesses work. The shop makes money when you buy things, so surely the same argument should apply. Except it doesn't, because that is an acceptable business, so the argument isn't really an argument.
The advertiser loses money when you see ads. It makes money when you buy stuff, so it raises prices.
Or the advert increases sales, this paying for itself, and why the advertiser advertises in the first place.