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[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Yes, if you like living with people. Why is it OK for cities to be plastered with ads? It's been shown they are not necessary.

And it's not like TV or Youtube where ads are subsidising my experience. Outdoor ads are very rarely subsidising the thing you are experiencing. Sure, maybe ads on buses and bus stops help lower bus costs. But most ads are on buildings and billboards where the city doesn't benefit from them. And you can't opt out from riding a bus plastered with ads that cover even the windows making you even more depressed. There's no bus premium subscription.