Political ads

**Janet H** · 11-04-2008, 02:23 PM

Over the past couple of days some forum members have been seeing political ads on the forum. We wanted to let you know that these ads were served by google based on the viewer location and that google sends us a fairly random mix of ads. We have contacted google and asked that no political advertising be shown on the forum.

As always - we are politically neutral. We apologize if anyone's sensibilities were offended and have taken action to correct the situation.

martha · 11-04-2008, 03:52 PM

Thank you!!!!

I knew that they were random and unintentional.

Clawgrabber · 11-09-2008, 09:28 PM

thanks!

i had hoped that they were random an unintentional.
i have to say i was not pleased to see "yes on prop 8" ads on my favorite site, and until this thread I still had a bitter taste in my mouth about it.

not exactly in keeping with U2's message of equality. Google's advertising programs must not be all it's cracked up to be.

let's keep those annoying ads to Oasis Boxsets, Losing 12 Lbs in 2 weeks, and Anime websites. That I can handle. I'm sure U2 is in full support of all three, given that they toured with oasis, had anime imagery on tour with them at Popmart (and in the Zooropa calendar) and... er... lost weight at some point? Edge between Rattle and Hum and Achtung baby?

sigh.

**Sicy** · 11-09-2008, 10:06 PM

I am not sure if you are aware but if you wanted to subscribe to premium membership gold, you would then have the ability to turn off all the ads. Just a thought for those that really hate the ads.

Clawgrabber · 11-09-2008, 10:43 PM

good idea, sicy. i might do that. probably about time to do so anyway, having been a member since 2002 (and a reader since 98) ha ha

thanks!

cobl04 · 11-09-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clawgrabber

let's keep those annoying ads to Oasis Boxsets, Losing 12 Lbs in 2 weeks, and Anime websites. That I can handle. I'm sure U2 is in full support of all three, given that they toured with oasis, had anime imagery on tour with them at Popmart (and in the Zooropa calendar) and... er... lost weight at some point? Edge between Rattle and Hum and Achtung baby?

sigh.

do you hate miley cyrus????

YES?? NO??

why i love premium gold.

Irishteen · 11-10-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBL_04

do you hate miley cyrus????

YES?? NO??

why i love premium gold.

I once clicked on those ads, got 0% on the test and they still wanted to give me a ringtone! Why won't you let me fail?

last unicorn · 11-11-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clawgrabber

thanks!

i had hoped that they were random an unintentional.
i have to say i was not pleased to see "yes on prop 8" ads on my favorite site, and until this thread I still had a bitter taste in my mouth about it.

not exactly in keeping with U2's message of equality. Google's advertising programs must not be all it's cracked up to be.

I know that these ads go away with premium membership, still I don't like the idea of them being on a U2 site. I just don't think it looks good for new fans or those who just found this site. Political ads are always a bad idea.

cobl04 · 11-11-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishteen

I once clicked on those ads, got 0% on the test and they still wanted to give me a ringtone! Why won't you let me fail?

Chris Brown?!?!?!? Coldplay?!?!?! Supermodel?!?!?!?

I caught my sister out the other day. She'd clicked on one of those send us a message and we'll tell you the name of your secret admirer ones.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 11-11-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by last unicorn

I know that these ads go away with premium membership, still I don't like the idea of them being on a U2 site. I just don't think it looks good for new fans or those who just found this site. Political ads are always a bad idea.

they're trying to get them removed. not sure what else can be done really.

last unicorn · 11-12-2008, 02:34 AM

OK, thanks.

Btw, I LOVE your avi.

CUTE panda!

**KhanadaRhodes** · 11-12-2008, 04:18 PM

thanks!

Popmartijn · 11-13-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBL_04

do you hate miley cyrus????

YES?? NO??

why i love premium gold.

And it's why I love Adblock!

GibsonGirl · 02-08-2009, 04:56 PM

Speaking of irritating ads, are the IMVU banners REALLY necessary? I'm getting sick and tired of seeing those animated teenage hos and playas macking at the top of my screen. People give me looks when I browse Interference at the library...

**KhanadaRhodes** · 02-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonGirl

Speaking of irritating ads, are the IMVU banners REALLY necessary? I'm getting sick and tired of seeing those animated teenage hos and playas macking at the top of my screen. People give me looks when I browse Interference at the library...

the ads might not be why you get the odd looks

11-04-2008, 02:23 PM	#1
Janet H Forum Helper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Eastern Washington State Posts: 96 Local Time: 10:13 PM	Political ads Over the past couple of days some forum members have been seeing political ads on the forum. We wanted to let you know that these ads were served by google based on the viewer location and that google sends us a fairly random mix of ads. We have contacted google and asked that no political advertising be shown on the forum. As always - we are politically neutral. We apologize if anyone's sensibilities were offended and have taken action to correct the situation.

11-04-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
martha She's the One Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddam place Posts: 31,528 Local Time: 10:13 PM	Thank you!!!! I knew that they were random and unintentional. __________________ Skywheel

11-09-2008, 10:06 PM	#4
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: runnin' down the road like loose electricity Posts: 61,809 Local Time: 10:13 PM	I am not sure if you are aware but if you wanted to subscribe to premium membership gold, you would then have the ability to turn off all the ads. Just a thought for those that really hate the ads. __________________ sicy[at]interference.com

11-12-2008, 02:34 AM	#11
last unicorn ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in Bono's freckled arms ... Posts: 12,785 Local Time: 07:13 AM	OK, thanks. Btw, I LOVE your avi. CUTE panda! __________________ we g e t to carry each other

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11-09-2008, 09:28 PM	#3
Clawgrabber War Child Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 934 Local Time: 01:13 AM	thanks! i had hoped that they were random an unintentional. i have to say i was not pleased to see "yes on prop 8" ads on my favorite site, and until this thread I still had a bitter taste in my mouth about it. not exactly in keeping with U2's message of equality. Google's advertising programs must not be all it's cracked up to be. let's keep those annoying ads to Oasis Boxsets, Losing 12 Lbs in 2 weeks, and Anime websites. That I can handle. I'm sure U2 is in full support of all three, given that they toured with oasis, had anime imagery on tour with them at Popmart (and in the Zooropa calendar) and... er... lost weight at some point? Edge between Rattle and Hum and Achtung baby? sigh.

11-09-2008, 10:43 PM	#5
Clawgrabber War Child Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 934 Local Time: 01:13 AM	good idea, sicy. i might do that. probably about time to do so anyway, having been a member since 2002 (and a reader since 98) ha ha thanks!

02-08-2009, 04:56 PM	#14
GibsonGirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,235 Local Time: 02:43 AM	Speaking of irritating ads, are the IMVU banners REALLY necessary? I'm getting sick and tired of seeing those animated teenage hos and playas macking at the top of my screen. People give me looks when I browse Interference at the library...

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