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manjuice333
08-12-2020, 12:15 AM
So it goes without saying that I am only on forums like this in incognito mode. However, I've recently noticed two things which are disturbing me.
1. I got FB ads for treatment of a STI that I discussed in a forum.
2. I'm getting recommended friends that I browsed on one of my fake FB accounts, again only in incognito mode. The friend recommendation is a Thai chick that very probably is, or has been, a WL/ML.
Anyone else notice things like this?
Serrucho
08-12-2020, 04:41 AM
Stop using chrome or whichever browser you have.
Download Brave browser amd dont look back.
Hope it helps
Truthteller
08-12-2020, 05:02 AM
Good advice. Gonna check that out
Archer
08-12-2020, 07:11 AM
Facebook in incognito mode didn't work because it will go against your profile details.
somtum
08-12-2020, 08:00 AM
stopped using FB maybe 4 years ago. Just way too much info they go after
somtum
08-12-2020, 08:01 AM
and guess what, life goes on lol without FB
chaoticpotato
08-12-2020, 10:16 AM
I have separate browsers for everyday use vs "special" use. Where possible I use a separate user on PC and on phone for other use, and use a VPN, but sometimes I also just cant be bothered cause facebook and google probably already know more about me than I want them to
holi_day
08-12-2020, 10:35 AM
Ensure you use private mode when browsing punting forums or search anything sensitive like STI, condoms, shops address etc.
kelvin310
08-12-2020, 03:23 PM
Yeah, Facebook will track you across different websites, pretty disturbing really
local
08-12-2020, 03:44 PM
So it goes without saying that I am only on forums like this in incognito mode. However, I've recently noticed two things which are disturbing me.
1. I got FB ads for treatment of a STI that I discussed in a forum.
2. I'm getting recommended friends that I browsed on one of my fake FB accounts, again only in incognito mode. The friend recommendation is a Thai chick that very probably is, or has been, a WL/ML.
Anyone else notice things like this?
What you really haven't indicated is the platform you are using.
EG: NEVER USE a facebook or any associated APP. including messanger, facebook, instagram etc...
aussiegaigin
08-12-2020, 07:31 PM
So it goes without saying that I am only on forums like this in incognito mode. However, I've recently noticed two things which are disturbing me.
2. I'm getting recommended friends that I browsed on one of my fake FB accounts, again only in incognito mode. The friend recommendation is a Thai chick that very probably is, or has been, a WL/ML.
Anyone else notice things like this?
I set up a fake FB account a couple of years ago. The first "people I may know" to pop up was my real account.
HighFlyer
14-12-2020, 05:22 PM
I set up a fake FB account a couple of years ago. The first "people I may know" to pop up was my real account.
almost the same thing from me.. setup a fake account and the recommended friends were work collegues.. wtf!
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