Topic: Facebook Cookies

2 chapters across the catalog

Balochistan Baloney
Episode 386 22:13 - 23:59

386: Balochistan Baloney

Cookie Blocking, Browser Tracking Reality

An experiment in blocking all browser cookies reveals that most tracking mechanisms do not significantly impact the user experience when disabled. The hosts note that while some services like Google Maps require specific cookies, the vast majority of ad network cookies are unnecessary. They criticize the government's focus on "fair use" of data rather than empowering users to withhold it entirely.

Home for the Holidays
Episode 351 1:46:18 - 1:49:47

351: Home for the Holidays

Google Chrome Tracking and the Vagina Advertising Meme

Google Chrome is criticized for its tracking capabilities, while Facebook is noted for using cookies to follow users across the internet. A "vagina meme" is observed in recent television programming and advertisements, such as the "My V" diary ad. A montage of clips from various shows demonstrates a significant increase in the use of the words "vagina" and "penis" on network TV.