What harm does public data have to you? Couldn’t one just ignore the ads? You can’t see anyone watching you, is public data good for public records? (I’m just curious). I know this sounds weird but is public data good for historical preservation and knowledge increasing the importance of the individual? And does public data lead to better products?
Oh, the contempt with which people speak about their loved ones on the internet? Privacy allows that. It’s really fun to watch (and provoke). I’d lose a source of entertainment.