"After thinking about all of the different ways we experience personalization within the internet I remembered all of the advertisements that I see on my Facebook. The advertisements that I commonly see are those for college loans, clothes, shoes accessories, etc. These advertisements are directed towards me and what I enjoy so I wanted to know what other people encountered when they logged onto their Facebook page.
I explored my husband, Nick’s Facebook to see what advertisements he received. Similar to me he received advertisements for college loans but specifically directed toward military men, which makes sense since he serves in the Marines. I also found it interesting that there was an advertisement for motorcycle equipment, which almost scared me because he is also involved with bikes as a hobby.
It almost seems scary to me how well my Facebook knows me and my loved ones. Luring me in with shoes and purses as well as motorcycle gear for Nick seems is more specific than the general advertisements for new restaurants… Just something interesting to think about."