Inspired by a question I saw a while back, is it possible to make my data/online presence useless/undesirable to companies to purchase?

  • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    E-commerce vet here. It’s easier just to try and not give out that data and to pay to have it scrubbed. But, this thought experiment is fun, so here’s how you’d make your targeting data complete trash.

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    The most valuable thing about your data is your behavior and demographic characteristics, not your identity.

    When you fill out forms, pretend your gender, race, and age is fluid. Also, pretend you’re nomadic. Then behave erratic as fuck online - pay for bibles, butt plugs, taxidermy, and PETA donations

    Your data will be absolute trash. You’ll also be miserable because you’re going to be visiting the Amazon drop off center with gag balls and porcelain Jesus figurines every week.