FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU... Again, Google adsense is trying to screw me!

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justincredible's avatar
justincredible
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Jul 13, 2011 9:53pm
Got another one of their bullshit emails saying I've got 72 hours to make changes.
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justincredible
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Jul 13, 2011 9:53pm
This message was sent from a notification-only email address that does not
accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.
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Hello,

During a recent review of your account we found that you are currently
displaying Google ads in a manner that is not compliant with our program
policies
(https://www.google.com/support/adsense/bin/answer.py?answer=48182&stc=aspe-1pp-en).

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EXAMPLE PAGE:
http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/threads/26298-Beer-and-Pornstars?p=810345

Please note that this URL is an example and that the same violations may
exist on other pages of this website or other sites in your network.

VIOLATION(S) FOUND:

COMMENT SPAM: As stated in our program policies, AdSense publishers may
not display Google ads on pages with adult or mature content. While we
understand that it may be challenging to monitor user-generated content,
such as comments, on your site, we require publishers to check that the
webpages containing their ad code complies with our program policies. More
information about this policy can be found in our help center
(https://www.google.com/adsense/support/as/bin/topic.py?topic=30284).

REQUESTED ACTION: Please make all necessary changes in the next 72 hours.

If the violations are corrected within the aforementioned time period, ad
serving will not be affected. If changes are not made and/or other policy
violations are encountered during the review process, ad serving will be
disabled to your site.

ACCOUNT STATUS: ACTIVE

Your AdSense account remains active. However, if we continue to find
problems, we may disable your entire account. Therefore, we suggest that
you take the time to review the rest of your network to ensure that all of
your other pages are in compliance with our policies.

Issue ID# 2547282

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Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

The Google AdSense Team
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For more information regarding this email, please visit our Help Center:
https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=113058&stc=aspe-ai4-en.
justincredible's avatar
justincredible
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Jul 13, 2011 9:53pm
Stupid snotbubbles and his pornstar thread.
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gorocks99
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Jul 13, 2011 9:57pm
Dammmmnnnn youuuuu SnotBubbles!
THE4RINGZ's avatar
THE4RINGZ
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Jul 13, 2011 9:59pm
Sounds like a sham.
SportsAndLady's avatar
SportsAndLady
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Jul 13, 2011 10:00pm
Do they not realize that cussing is a real thing and acceptable in 2011's society?
Laley23's avatar
Laley23
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Jul 13, 2011 10:01pm
Fuck em
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rydawg5
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Jul 13, 2011 10:01pm
minor league
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LJ
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Jul 13, 2011 10:02pm
SportsAndLady;829522 wrote:Do they not realize that cussing is a real thing and acceptable in 2011's society?

Pretty sure it's because it says "pornstars"
justincredible's avatar
justincredible
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Jul 13, 2011 10:03pm
SportsAndLady;829522 wrote:Do they not realize that cussing is a real thing and acceptable in 2011's society?

Their rules are as subjective as the OC's. Who the fuck determines what is "adult" content or how much swearing is too much swearing? The pornstar pics are PG-13, there is no nudity.
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SportsAndLady
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Jul 13, 2011 10:04pm
LJ;829526 wrote:Pretty sure it's because it says "pornstars"

Google sucks who doesn't tolerate pornstars?
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SportsAndLady
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Jul 13, 2011 10:06pm
justincredible;829527 wrote:Their rules are as subjective as the OC's. Who the **** determines what is "adult" content or how much swearing is too much swearing? The pornstar pics are PG-13, there is no nudity.

There was a thread on here with titties on it...I remember it because I was strolling through at work and saw it and freaked out.not sure if it was deleted or not...and I can't remember which thread? Funny pictures maybe?
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Fab1b
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Jul 13, 2011 10:06pm
So what is the work around for this shit?
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stroups
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Jul 13, 2011 10:14pm
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justincredible
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Jul 13, 2011 10:19pm
stroups;829547 wrote:

lol
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jordo212000
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Jul 13, 2011 10:20pm
Can you go through another ad service?
justincredible's avatar
justincredible
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Jul 13, 2011 10:23pm
I'm thinking I might be able to turn off ads on pages that have "adult" content by flagging them. Maybe. Hopefully that will get them off my back.
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password
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Jul 13, 2011 10:54pm
LJ;829526 wrote:Pretty sure it's because it says "pornstars"


Starting today, the words "porn stars" will not be allowed to be posted in any forum or thread, you will have to substitute the words "Cum dumpster" in its place. That should solve the problem.
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password
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Jul 13, 2011 10:55pm
justincredible;829563 wrote:I'm thinking I might be able to turn off ads on pages that have "adult" content by flagging them. Maybe. Hopefully that will get them off my back.

That will be easy, just flag every page that I post on.
O-Trap's avatar
O-Trap
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Jul 13, 2011 11:08pm
Fab1b;829534 wrote:So what is the work around for this shit?

The workaround would be to post images of words that are "taboo," and to not label those pictures with names that would be flagged. For example:



The image is named "kund.png," which won't get flagged by the big G.

As far as getting that topic flagged, the title gave it away, I'm sure. The word "porn" brought it to their attention, and someone manually reviewed it.

The upside of using a "workaround" is that you're much less likely to arouse suspicion, and you can do and say what you want.

The downside is that if they do bust you, you pretty much get axed, no questions asked.

All in all, it's probably better to live with the terms. They're intrusive and restrictive, but that's what you get with AdSense.
jordo212000;829562 wrote:Can you go through another ad service?

You can, but nobody will give as competitive rates as Google. They can afford to pay out better. It's why Google is easily the #1 ad network.
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wes_mantooth
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Jul 13, 2011 11:18pm
Laley23;829524 wrote:Fuck em

this.
password's avatar
password
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Jul 13, 2011 11:20pm
I still think that JJ is behind all of this crap. Football season is just around the corner and he wants to eliminate the competition before the season starts, he can increase his revenue with less competition by collecting $12.00 from more people and more visitors to his site.
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O-Trap
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Jul 13, 2011 11:21pm
password;829645 wrote:I still think that JJ is behind all of this crap. Football season is just around the corner and he wants to eliminate the competition before the season starts, he can increase his revenue with less competition by collecting $12.00 from more people and more visitors to his site.

Nah. Google wouldn't give two sharts (ugh) if some no-name site owner came to them to tattle.
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ernest_t_bass
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Jul 13, 2011 11:24pm
ccrunner609;829577 wrote:**** you google

You tell 'em!
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THE4RINGZ
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Jul 13, 2011 11:29pm
For Justin's sake I will boycott using Google until such time as they change their policies or I need to find something on the internet. Take that bastards.