I agree, but advertising utility varies from site to site and in implementation method.
For example, I click quite frequently on Google Ads in my search results, because the ads are related to my activity.
On the other hand, I never click on Facebook ads, because a) they look ghetto/sleazy, b) they never provide any useful content related to my interests.
There's a ton of bad advertising. That doesn't mean it's all bad.
I agree. I've never clicked on a facebook ad either. They seem scammy to me. Advertising on social media is far harder than on a site where you have some indication of intent.
For example, I click quite frequently on Google Ads in my search results, because the ads are related to my activity.
On the other hand, I never click on Facebook ads, because a) they look ghetto/sleazy, b) they never provide any useful content related to my interests.