Ads watchdog files FTC complaint against X over unlabeled ads

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55 pointsredbell6 comments

Everyone that pays x is an advertiser. They should be labeled as well

They are, except instead of saying “AD” for some reason they get a blue checkmark

They're able to hide that, now.

It's actually an interesting question; if you're paying for placement, are you an advertiser? I would think yes, probably, but it'll be one for the courts, I would think.

I think yes also. That’s the whole reason most people pay for service.

I sense another thermonuclear lawsuit incoming!

*salivates in Discovery*

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