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jsz0 on July 21, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Sparrow acquired by Google

That's exactly why they had to kill it. If you don't use the web app you don't see GMail ads.

lazyjones on July 21, 2012 [–]

Do you really need to see gmail ads, or does it suffice if they can associate your client IP address with your email content and show you suitable ads the next time you visit a site with AdSense / doubleclick?

Vivtek on July 21, 2012 | [–]

At their scale, even statistical advantages pay off.

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