We don't disagree. It's just that I have a funny definition of advertising. It's more narrow than what people usually mean. Basically, if I asked for it, then it's information, not advertising.

For example:

> as are the recommendations for other games and things like that

I asked for this when I opened the Steam store. It's not advertising, it's just the exact information I wanted. I went to the market to see products, and they showed me products.

If they start bringing the products to my home by plastering ads on billboards all over the place then it's advertising and abusive.

> That is why I will permanently have an adblocker

I recommend the same to everyone.