Jim Parton
Jan 4, 2021

Recently I became aware of the pervasive nature of Instagram. I started looking into this because a friend offered me a "cat window gym", verbally, in person, and after looking it over and realizing it was too big, I passed on it. Within 4 hours my online feed was FLOODED with cat trees, cat gyms, cat window seats, etc. I never googled, searched for, discussed, or mentioned cat accessories anywhere. However, my phone was on and with me when I was at my friend's home about two hours away from my own home. I am still quite uncertain as to how the information was gathered, but it was undeniably gathered, then sold to advertisers. What CAN we do? The debate goes on.

Jim Parton
Jim Parton

Written by Jim Parton

Retired Teacher and Death Care worker. The gay and married dad of three grown children. I have always been fascinated by the human condition. Come read with me.

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