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throwAwayWFH873on Bing contract prohibits DuckDuckGo from completely blocking Microsoft tracking

I found this passage [0] in the DDG help:

> Ad clicks are managed by Microsoft’s ad network.

> Microsoft and DuckDuckGo have partnered [..] Microsoft Advertising will use your full IP address and user-agent string so that it can properly process the ad click and charge the advertiser

It seems DDG is not that privacy focused when it comes to ads.

[0] https://help.duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/company/ad...

throwAwayWFH873on Ask HN: How do you deel with loneliness when WFH alone?

I'm not sure I have the required vocabulary or expertise to elaborate.

However, from personal experience, anxiety can be a sinkhole of emotions and motivation. Its good to be aware of one's emotions but TBH I don't have solutions.

throwAwayWFH873on Ask HN: How do you deel with loneliness when WFH alone?

France, but pretty much similar (more cops though).

PS: It seems you're vaccinating more people and hopefully seeing the light at the end of the tunnel soon.

throwAwayWFH873on Ask HN: How do you deel with loneliness when WFH alone?

I tried side projects, even dabbled with some music. But with anxiety it is very hard to keep motivated.

My personal take is that hobbies complete an already fulfilled life and not the other way around.

throwAwayWFH873on Ask HN: How do you deel with loneliness when WFH alone?

I can afford to pay double rent for a while if necessary. But from the looks of it, the lockdown rules will be generalized in the upcoming weeks.

throwAwayWFH873on Ask HN: How do you deel with loneliness when WFH alone?

Thanks for your response!

> parameters of lockdown

I'm in France: latest rules are basically a police-enforced curfew 6PM-6AM and a full-lockdown (police enforced) during the weekend.

I try to go out -during the day- when I can get some time off work. Eat a sandwich outside and get some air during launch break, but after this long, walking alone for an hour isn't helping much.

My friends basically scattered in different towns/countries where there are less restrictions. I try to keep in touch with the few that remain but it is not easy.