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This is absolutely pointless... my guess is < 1% of people will turn it on. On the one hand this feature admits there is a problem with political ads (otherwise why have the toggle) and provides a non-solution to fix it (not enough people will filter the bullshit to make any meaningful difference).

This is all exactly within the Facebook playbook.

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While I am a nerd hence why an avid reader of HN. My wife is the opposite but if I or someone else points out a useful tip which takes little effort but makes something better/easier it will be read.

Also we need to remember politics in the western nations is still something most people can talk about or mention and put a poster up or wear a badge. The biggest issue will be people avoiding you thinking you might bore them on the subject.

Go to a number of countries in the world. Random political adverts being spotted on your feed may cause you much grief and possibly harm in some way.

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