XPost: alt.comp.software.firefox   
   From: daniel47@nomail.afraid.org   
      
   On 19/12/2025 5:10 am, rbowman wrote:   
   > On Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:09:38 -0500, Retirednoguilt wrote:   
   >> On 12/18/2025 10:14 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:   
   >>> Retirednoguilt   wrote:   
      
      
      
   >>>> Couldn't a geolocation error be overcome by going to the appropriate   
   >>>> OS setting, turning off geolocation, and forcing the OS to use the   
   >>>> specific location that the user can specify?  Then reboot and see   
   >>>> where the system "thinks" where it is.   
   >>>   
   >>> It's based on the IP address.   
   >>   
   >> Adam, the IP of the end user's device, the IP of the router providing   
   >> the connection to the end user's device, or the IP of the ISP?   
   >   
   > That's a good question. I use Verizon wireless and my IP address is   
   > determined by Carrier-grade NAT.   
   >   
   > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-grade_NAT   
   >   
   > It varies but I've seen Denver or SLC as my 'location'. Targeted ads use   
   > that location. For example if I search for something from Home Depot I'll   
   > be directed to one in the Denver suburbs. Prime Video ads often feature   
   > the Denver Mattress Warehouse or other businesses in that area. fwiw, I'm   
   > nowhere near Denver, although I'm in the same time zone.   
   >   
   > I don't know what odd behavior I would see if the IP pool was in Seattle.   
   >   
   I'm guessing you would instantly become a supporter of the Seattle   
   Seahawks!! .... at least in 'their' eyes. ;-)   
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   Daniel70   
      
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