Cookies

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Based on the latest video of Computerphile, I felt like starting a discussion regarding cookies. First-party, third-party and the future (mis)usage of cookies.
First of all, the video I'm talking about:

Before this video, I wasn't aware of third-party cookies or "tracking". But it felt a bit paranoia to just accept it at that.

Now,
There is an extra video, linked at the end of the first:

Normally I'm not one to just accept a random youtube comment, but one of the top comments rightly gives the counterargument I was missing with my previous statement (it seeming paranoid that is).

I believe some of the best content on the internet comes from people who are able to do it professionally. These people can spend all day creating content because their basic needs are met: food, shelter etc.. Right now, the biggest systems in place to support these people are based on ad revenue. If these people cannot support their careers, we are just left with the hobbyists and the 14 year olds who are not "in it for the money" because they can live off of their parents.

The problem to me is:
- The first statement is based on a youtube video
- The second statement is based on a youtube comment
Both aren't the most reliable sources of information, but both brought a good point. (will admit I lean more towards the vid as far is validity goes)

Personally I have no problems with first-party cookies, they seem mandatory to make the internet... well... work.
I'm a bit torn when it comes to third-party cookies. There's no real way to figure out the intent of said party.
To ban them entirely obliterates ad revenue, on which some companies with good intent may rely.
To allow them may open possibilities of ill-intent, or in the long run limiting our privacy.

As is usual for critical discussion, what do you think?

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