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    Yes. SO/SE is a company and is supposed to make a profit. They make money by advertising. Advertisers pay more if they can target their audience. So it's a completely commercial decision. They are flogging our personal data, just like any other "free" service.
    – RedSonja
    Commented Dec 6, 2019 at 9:18