Advertising is creepy

[Glenn]

Hi Folks,

Over the years I've heard some people say online banner ads are "evil" and "bad" because they use cookies; that they track you everywhere and know intimate, personal details about you; that they know your address, that they're an invasion of privacy and so on. 

I even had one member blow up on me over cookies and accuse me of all sorts of terrible things related to cookies, and then quit the forum!  ;D

But that incident along with the other comments paints a clear picture that there's a lot of confusion over online ads, cookies, and their inter-relationship.

To clear up the confusion, a new website has been launched that answers alot of those questions.  In plain English and in simple terms, the site tackles privacy concerns head-on. The site also provides a discussion forum where folks can ask questions and get answers.

This isn't some sly marketing gimmick designed to get you to lower your guard.  I've looked through it, and it's straight-forward, honest information designed to replace rumors and myths with facts through education.

Check it out when you have a moment.

http://iab.net/privacymatters/