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X rolls out new ad format that can't be reported, blocked
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this post was submitted on 06 Oct 2023
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Ads can either be identified and blocked, or they are so hidden that the FTC gets involved.
This is a no-win situation for Twitter.
Also it sounds like a great way for malware distributors to be unidentifiable and Musks little shitshow to take the full criminal responsibility instead.