Not certain, but I’m guessing it’s something to do with how archive.org archives. I’d say it probably captured some JavaScript which uses window.location.host, which would resolve to the original (say lemmy.nz) on the original page but web.archive.org on the snapshot.
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I mean, it’s not an option if it’s required by law. As to your second point, I have seen news articles talking about “sponsored recommendations”, but nothing as blatant as tv/radio ads. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360895851/ev-drivers-be-bombarded-incar-adverts
Now you’ve got the jingle from KidPix Deluxe 3 stuck in my head… YT Link
Injected ads in RSS podcasts are common too - they’ll look at the IP address and serve a location-specific episode.