Login
You're viewing the f.duriansoftware.com public feed.
  • bugbearbugbear@indieverse.social
    Oct 11, 2026, 9:05 AM

    I still don't understand why gambling is legal to advertise while it's almost universally agreed advertising cigarettes is bad.

    Edit: Thanks to @bright_helpings I've learnt about cega.org.uk/ in the UK, if you also don't like gambling ads I encourage you to take advantage of their form letter and contact your MP about it.

    If you live in other parts of the world I hope there are similar groups fighting gambling ads.

    And again, please stay safe and well.

    💬 1🔄 10⭐ 14

Replies

  • bugbearbugbear@indieverse.social
    Oct 11, 2026, 9:17 AM

    Funnily enough I recently got an ad for ASA which seems to be the advertising watchdog in the UK. Maybe I should contact them to ask how is it ethical to allow gambling to be advertised.

    But really, this is something that would need to be banned by the parliament. I would say I should start a petition, but those never do anything. If I got enough signatures, it would be discussed in the parliament and I would have to get a response. The response seems to be more or less the same to every petition
    ("nah, but thanks for asking")

    💬 1🔄 5⭐ 7
  • bugbearbugbear@indieverse.social
    Oct 11, 2026, 11:04 AM

    I really hate the ones that imply you should gamble on your phone while bored (like in a waiting room).

    Gambling advertising is one of those types of work where I cannot see anyone defend it as just "making a living", you are actively trying to help companies to exploit people. Please, find a different job. Almost any other job would be a net positive.

    Okay, my rant is officially over. Please be well.

    💬 0🔄 3⭐ 8