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Death of Cookies, Spyware Greatly Exaggerated?

securitas writes "The New York Times' Bob Tedeschi interviews several Internet marketing leaders who debate recent reports that Internet users are deleting cookies en masse and causing serious problems for advertisers. Among the interviewed is Eric Peterson, co-author of the Jupiter Research report that claims 39 percent of Internet users delete cookies. Slashdot has recently had stories about this supposed trend in June and July. A shorter version of the article at IHT. Who is telling the truth and who is deleting cookies? Are you?"

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  1. I love cookies by Sodki · · Score: 5, Funny

    Cookies are delicious delicacies.

  2. Re:Yes by SB5 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "I want the monetary value of my opinion."

    Here's your two friggin' cents... Some people, I tell you!

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