Problem: Innappropiate Advert!

lordyfrb · October 25, 2008, 03:59 PM

I have recently noticed an advert been shown on the top of the site, that I feel innapropiate(spelling??).

The advert is for a site hosting adult content, and as this is a forum which many youngsters as well as the more mature adult warlocks out there I think it should not be allowed to be shown here.

I don't know if Akasha can block these types of adverts but if she can I think it would be best for all.

I wont name the site for the time being, but if Aksaha or one of the other mods wants to contact me I'll let you know the name of the site it links to, so any possible action can be taken.

Marsyx · October 25, 2008, 04:19 PM

Try Firefox. I have yet to seen an actual advertisement on this site. It blocks all those nasty little things, like inappropriate ads.

*Akasha* · October 25, 2008, 04:20 PM

So your one of the 17% of users on this site who blocks the advertisements and stops the site making enough revenue to cover itself? You're one of the ones I can thank for depleting my bank account? Gee, thanks.

Warpy · October 25, 2008, 05:15 PM

Marsyx and other folks who don't want to deal with the ads should think about getting a subscription to Warlock's Den, which also lets you have a cool custom sig and avatar, in addition to ad-free access!

Kids may not have the money, or credit card access for subscriptions (but should consider asking Santa/Father Christmas, whose credit is very good!).

Akasha, how user-friendly are your advertisers (and I understand that you work with at least three)? Inappropriate ads are a problem for all kinds of Warcraft bloggers, including Bigredkitty, but some of those have been able to work with the advertisers to restrict ads to more appropriate ones. The success stories include advertisers who wanted to know more about the site's aims and readers, and who believe that an appropriate ad is a more effective one. Google just automates all of those choices. GL trying to stay in the black with a high-traffic website.

It boggles my mind that there are people making a living doing this.

Since I'm a subscriber, the only ad I can see is the box at the very bottom of the front page, and it's currently an ad for another virtual world (which seems very appropriate).

*Akasha* · October 25, 2008, 05:29 PM

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Akasha, how user-friendly are your advertisers

Haha, excuse me while I go giggle at those words being used in the same sentence lol. But no, it's 100% up to me to manage the ads. I am currently going through them all ad-by-ad to locate the ones in question and block them.

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It boggles my mind that there are people making a living doing this.

That's a day dream of mine I've had for 4 years now LOL

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Since I'm a subscriber, the only ad I can see is the box at the very bottom of the front page, and it's currently an ad for another virtual world (which seems very appropriate).

I'll look at hiding that one. I know there was another one recently that someone mentioned they could see...

October 25, 2008, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
lordyfrb Lurker Character Info Melissavb 70 Human Warlock Vek'nilash Euro PvP Guild: Trust And Betrayal	Innappropiate Advert! I have recently noticed an advert been shown on the top of the site, that I feel innapropiate(spelling??). The advert is for a site hosting adult content, and as this is a forum which many youngsters as well as the more mature adult warlocks out there I think it should not be allowed to be shown here. I don't know if Akasha can block these types of adverts but if she can I think it would be best for all. I wont name the site for the time being, but if Aksaha or one of the other mods wants to contact me I'll let you know the name of the site it links to, so any possible action can be taken.

October 25, 2008, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marsyx Member Character Info Marsyx 70 Human Warlock Dragonblight US PvE Guild: TRC Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/21/40	Re: Innappropiate Advert! Try Firefox. I have yet to seen an actual advertisement on this site. It blocks all those nasty little things, like inappropriate ads.

October 25, 2008, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Warpy Blog Irregular ATM! Character Info Warpy 70 Human Warlock Kul Tiras US PvE Guild: The Phoenix Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: Changing	Re: Innappropiate Advert! Marsyx and other folks who don't want to deal with the ads should think about getting a subscription to Warlock's Den, which also lets you have a cool custom sig and avatar, in addition to ad-free access! Kids may not have the money, or credit card access for subscriptions (but should consider asking Santa/Father Christmas, whose credit is very good!). Akasha, how user-friendly are your advertisers (and I understand that you work with at least three)? Inappropriate ads are a problem for all kinds of Warcraft bloggers, including Bigredkitty, but some of those have been able to work with the advertisers to restrict ads to more appropriate ones. The success stories include advertisers who wanted to know more about the site's aims and readers, and who believe that an appropriate ad is a more effective one. Google just automates all of those choices. GL trying to stay in the black with a high-traffic website. It boggles my mind that there are people making a living doing this. Since I'm a subscriber, the only ad I can see is the box at the very bottom of the front page, and it's currently an ad for another virtual world (which seems very appropriate).

October 25, 2008, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Akasha	Re: Innappropiate Advert! So your one of the 17% of users on this site who blocks the advertisements and stops the site making enough revenue to cover itself? You're one of the ones I can thank for depleting my bank account? Gee, thanks.