sixpacktr Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 LDS Talk, Just a quick question. I noticed that when I open the web page, a banner is there by Google that advertises Gay Personals, Single Hot Girls from Alaska, Mormon Underwear (??). Thought it kind of interesting that here on this webpage the world still is able to creep in... Quote
Hikchick Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 I noticed the same thing. Was wondering how that was allowed here? Kind of a shocker to a newbie to this site! Quote
MaidservantX Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 Read Heather's explanation on the portal page (look in the center or down in the page). It's the way google works -- they google words/ themes, as you know -- it's not easy to get it right all the time. I personally think it is a little hilarious. Quote
sixpacktr Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Posted May 30, 2007 Oh, I agree it is funny. Just a little strange, that's all. Quote
Dr T Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 I've been debating posting a topic on this issue for the past few weeks. I didn't know if I was too sensitive or not. Didn't want to rock the boat. Quote
pam Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 Hmmm I guess I haven't noticed. I will have to pay more attention. haha Quote
Outshined Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 I notice a lot of those ads are for singles, matchmaking and such. Is there a "single vibe" here at LDS Talk? Quote
Guest Username-Removed Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 Hmmm I guess I haven't noticed. I will have to pay more attention. hahaI set up the same ads for my website to help pay for it; at least that was my orginal thought. Aparently they look for key words on your page to determine what your ad should be that you see. So, if you have LDS on your page, they will look for anything (good or bad) related to LDS. Its pretty cool how it works, for example, of you go to my search page, type in any word into the lower search box, and press enter. Viola! A custom add made just for the word you searched for! HA!Try it - Go my website at www.ldsready.org, and type anything into the search box in the top right corner and press search. The custom ad for the word you chose will show up at the top of the search results page. Pretty cool huh? Quote
BenRaines Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 Heather is aware. If there is anything objectionable she is able to screen it but has to be made aware. Many of them are about singles but the ones about Mormon Underwear she gets rid of when aware. Ben Raines Quote
StrawberryFields Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 Hmmm. I think I have only seen the nice ones. :) Quote
Outshined Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 Even if you click on the "Mormon underwear" link, it's just an ad for clothing; no garments or anything. Just a marketing gimmick. Quote
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