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Spotify Won’t Stop ICE Recruitment Ads

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Oct 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM.

  1. Melody Bot Oct 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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    “This advertisement is part of a broad campaign the US government is running across television, streaming, and online channels,” Spotify said in a statement. “The content does not violate our advertising policies. However, users can mark any ad with a thumbs up or thumbs down to help manage their ads preferences.”

    Spotify users began noticing ICE recruitment ads earlier this week offering $50,000 signing bonuses, prompting a wave of boycott calls across social media. “I get an ad and it starts with, ‘millions of dangerous illegals are rampaging the streets. Join ICE today,’” user miss.mia777 posted on TikTok. “I don’t pick up my phone while driving. I picked up my phone with a quickness and deleted the app.” On reddit, boycott threads have quickly climbed to the top of r/music.

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  2. screwflanders Oct 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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    fuck this stupid company.
     
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  3. Ryan Oct 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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    Might be Spider-Man...

    Finally gonna try Apple Music I guess
     
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  4. rbf737 Oct 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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    Anytime I remotely begin to miss any aspect of Spotify, another story like this comes out.
     
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  6. Jfletch Oct 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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    My first thought is "Glad I'm paying for Premium so I don't have to listen to that" Then I realize "Oh I'm giving them more money...." Gahhhhh
     
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  7. jesseisabigdeal Oct 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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    maybe i don't understand but how are they allowed in a country if they're illegal? don't you need papers and stuff?
     
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  8. Craig Manning Oct 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Has this company ever done anything good?
     
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  9. ethansawyer Oct 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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    Human Pursuits Supporter

    i guess it's time for apple or YT premium (god help me)
     
  10. Craig Manning Oct 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Being a streaming holdout is a pain in the ass, but I'm feeling pretty good about it these days.
     
  11. WadeCastle Oct 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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  12. Napletek Oct 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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    I use a cracked version of their app that works like premium, so they won't see my money hahaha