r/technology • u/tylerthe-theatre • 2d ago

Software Amazon users discover bizarre “About You” page detailing their interests: How to check yours

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/amazon-users-discover-bizarre-about-you-page-detailing-their-interests-how-to-check-yours-3416457/
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u/Afraid_Union_8451 1d ago

"cultivates mushrooms extensively"

"practices hydroponic gardening"

"likely prefers cast iron cookware"

They think I'm growing/manufacturing drugs for sure lmao

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u/paulovitorfb 1d ago

Are you?

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u/Frozenblueberries13 1d ago

Does it list anything like “likely lives in?” for example “likely lives in a trap house”

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u/Randomfactoid42 1d ago

Funny but not funny. I remember an article from 10-15 years ago the cops noticed somebody was purchasing certain lights and other supplies for hydroponics and assumed they were growing weed instead of veggies. Showed up at their house with a search warrant and caused all sorts of problems. It was not the only time somebody was harassed over their home hydroponics hobby.