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If I block or delete cookies what are the advantages or repercussions?

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intracoastal
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Does saving cookies slow down or speed up response time? If they are good why delete them or prevent them from accumulating?

Does saving cookies slow down or speed up response time? If they are good why delete them or prevent them from accumulating?

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the-edmeister
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See this for an explanation of what a "cookie" is and does.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

intracoastal
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I know what a cookie is and does but is the advantage of retaining cookies vs deleting them?