FYI: The appearance of p**n ads on DU FOR NON-star members does

[tblue37]

NOT mean their computers have been used to search or visit p**n sites!

Google ads are determined by how frequently certain words show up on a page or site, so endless threads about p**n or g*ns will attract ads for p**n and g*ns. That is also why constant references to Repubs (full word, mainly) or to one of the RW mouthpieces like Rush or Coulter will call up ads for RW books, polls, and petitions, or for opportunities to contribute to the Repubs or to a specific Repub candidate.

(Haven't those of you who see the ads ever noticed that DU's pages often have RW ads?)

The site owner doesn't choose the ads. That is done by some arcane algorithm.

Example: One page on my Grammar and Usage for the Non-Expert site, an article in which I humorously referred to "grammar nazis" used to attract ads for WW2 books and WW2 and Nazi memorabilia!

[PowerToThePeople]

1. You just admitted to everyone that you watch Pr0n. n/t

[tblue37]

4. Huh? How so? I am a star member, so I do not

see ads, but an OP has been told repeatedly in his/her thread complaining about such sads that they must be appearing because his/her computer has been used to search for or visit such sites--either by the OP or by someone else without the OP's knowledge. I explained otherwise early in the thread, but people kept posting the same nonsense, and that is why I posted this thread.

[PowerToThePeople]

5. just poking a bit.. n/t

[freshwest]

9. And that you are a grammar-you-know-what. I refuse to be suppressed!

I agree with your OP, as I already knew how the ads are assigned. I suggest linking this thread every time you find such errors posted.

The solution would be for DU to practice posting original thought and solutions to our national issues, instead of knee jerk reactions to the right wing media memes.

As a media-driven website, this is proving to be increasingly difficult. Many threads are referencing Fox and other sources. Alas, the right wing does own the media and media consolidation has made the news a promoter of the Idiocracy.

But I could not let that grammar reference go without a challenge. I hope you understand.

Signed,

Yours in solidarity, not familiarity,

freshwest.

[tblue37]

10. Actually, that article disparaged grammar nazis.

I am a grammar expert, not a grammar nazi, and I offer authoritative answers to people who need and want them, in language that they can easily understand.

But I also chastise those who wield grammar and usage rules (many of which are not even real rules!) as a club to beat down other people.

Proper usage is typically used as a class marker in our society, so people often do need the kind of information I provide. My site is merely a resource for them.

[freshwest]

12. Point taken. But now N***s will find your thread in searches. Don't say that word! n/t

[pinboy3niner]

13. "Don't"? What are yoiu sum kinda N... um, authoritarian?

Nice post...HITLER!

[jberryhill]

2. "Are you eligible for a VA loan?"

Asks the ad accompanying your mention of "WW2 books and WW2"

It's a mix of things, page content, browser history, geographic location, etc.

I visited Argentina last month (with my laptop), and Xoom.com has wanted me to send money there ever since.

[tblue37]

7. I imagine that you are right about other factors, but the

mere mention of WW2 a couple of times in my OP was obviously enough to attract the ad about veterans. I wonder when the ads for Nazi memorabilia will show up.

[arcane1]

3. Don't go blaming this on MY algorithms!

[Warren Stupidity]

6. I'm pretty sure googles whizz kids have figured that p**n is a regex for porn.

So you've just brought down a shit tonne of genitalia and weapons upon our non-members. Oops, "members".

[tblue37]

8. Maybe--but if someone goes out of her way to

avoid typing the word, then such apparent prudishness should suggest that p-ads would probably not be profitable on that page. The whole point of Google ads is to deliver ads to pages that indicate a particular interest in a given subject, in hopes that readers will click the ad and maybe even buy something.

[pinboy3niner]

11. What next--the return of the purple dildo ads?

OOPS! Forget I said that, okay?

[Initech]

14. Firefox + ad block = those ads go away.

I haven't seen Google ads in several years thanks to this.

[1000words]

18. Isn't it great?

I thought everyone knew about ABP

[Ms. Toad]

22. It is not always effective, without side effects.

When I installed it (multiple times, with multiple configurations, and reinstalled the browser as well) it disabled my ability to play embedded videos. I always had to grab a link and open another browser window and go directly to the video source.

I got tired of the game, so I put up with the ads for the time being.

[1000words]

23. Interesting

Firefox?

[Ms. Toad]

25. Firefox is the Mozilla browser. n/t

[Vashta Nerada]

19. AdBlock is on Google Chrome as well.

[Initech]

20. It's also on IE.

You can download it by: Tools ---> options ---> programs ---> manage add ons. Then in the dialogue box click on "Find more add ons" and then that will take you to a page called "IE Gallery". Then click on "Tracking Protection Lists" and add the "Easy List" list, it's nearly identical to the one on Firefox.

[bemildred]

15. This is a general problem, people often have no idea what's in their cache. nt

[pinboy3niner]

16. It's a Cache-22

[nadinbrzezinski]

28. LOL

[aikoaiko]

17. Porn?

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[RC]

29. I saw porn on DU!!11!11!!!!

[kestrel91316]

21. Funny. MY Google ads (on sites other than DU, because of my star) always

seem to reflect my recent google searches pretty closely, particularly if they involve anything for sale.

[petronius]

24. I'm a little curious - what sort of porn ad is actually showing up?

Is it those video game ads with the skimpily-dressed animated characters?

The sleazy "young/old/Asian/Russian/whatever women want to meet YOU!"

Full-on pornography? Something else?

(I logged out and browsed around, but I didn't see anything 'pornish'... )

[tblue37]

30. I have no idea, since I don't see ads in DU. nt

[pinboy3niner]

26. It's a sticky issue

[blogslut]

27. I have yet to see proof of any porn ads

Ads of questionable content, perhaps. Porn? No.