GDR Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into this forum Glen. I would certainly miss it and the ads aren't really any problem at all on my PC.CheersGreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alt* Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hi Rich,You should be able to see the site in Switzerland but I still have all site access blocked from China. We have been hit hard with hacker traffic from that part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Don't mind the ads so much but the dating service stuff seems a little over the top. This taken on the morning of 25 MarchSome sites use your browser history to help them target which ads to display to you. Hope that's not the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon The Loon Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Some sites use your browser history to help them target which ads to display to you. Hope that's not the case here. Wouldn't affect my computers, don't think. Meticulously clean out all cache/history/etc after each session. Nice try, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Wouldn't affect my computers, don't think. Meticulously clean out all cache/history/etc after each session. Nice try, though!Sign of a guilty mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp fa Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Some sites use your browser history to help them target which ads to display to you. Hope that's not the case here. So are you saying that not everyone is getting ads for weight loss scams and wrinkle cream? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Mine are coming up as ads for "cheap flights" and last minute cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alt* Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 In GVA now. Wasn't working yesterday nor earlier today without VPN, but now it is. Did you flip a switch or is my battle with lunacy being lost?No, not loosing your mind, I just happened to turn this off yesterday. Stats are in and a click here and there on the ads will definitely pay for the site.Thanks for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 So are you saying that not everyone is getting ads for weight loss scams and wrinkle cream? No comment! I'm getting an ad for cheap flights; one from AC Vacations on Kissimmee, FL and one for unlimited music streaming. Makes sense based on my browsing history (whew!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 The ads are targeted by the add supplier (google adsence most likely) All the admin does is tell him where he wants them and google does the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Sad part, anything that has to do with Google, or Apple, they take all your information.What they do with it??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeman Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Interesting. I'm using Adblock Plus and I see nothing but a band of grey on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminoid Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I don't mind the ads, but for the last couple of days when accessing the forum, I get the home page for a developing Aboriginal women's site. ????? Then, after a few hours access to the aeforum is restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Are you aboriginal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Interesting. I'm using Adblock Plus and I see nothing but a band of grey on the right.I also use adblock and normally just see a gray box/border. I have turned it off just for this website and plan to click an ad or two on every visit to provide the revenue stream for our hosts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I cleared out all my cookies and now all the ads are travel related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminoid Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 What does that matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminoid Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Sorry.....to Conehead what does it matter whether I am or am not aboriginal. My post was simply to indicate that when accessing the aeforum, I was being directed to another website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I'm with JO and boestar on this one, my adds are all travel related, (hotels/flights/cruises) because I did a ton of research before I booked a hotel/ booked my flights and chose a cruise line a couple of months ago.. The 'ozoners' keep track of where you go with your browser...and I could really care less but it is interesting to see what pops up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo32a Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Penis enlargement.... how did they know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Penis enlargement.... how did they know? Subtle suggestion from friend/spouse/partner using your computer??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Geminoid; sorry, I forgot the smilie thing. It doesn't matter if you, or I, are Aboriginal or not. It seems you were being mis-directed, or hi-jacked. (Never say "Hi, Jack!" In an airport!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 If the ad server detects no cookies on you computer it will default to the subject matter ralated items to the site you are currently on which likely served you a cookie (mmmmmmm, Cookies).When you surf the net and gather cookies the ad server sees them and displays ads related to your surfing or interests.Travel sites use cookies to determine if you are surfing for the best price on a flight and will alter the results based on that. That is why a limited time airfare is gone when you get back to the site. Clear your cookies and it magically comes back. To me this is unethical marketing but it seems to work. When surfing for the best price ALWAYS clear you cookies before moving to the next travel site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm getting a lot of photography related ads. Which is okay, as that is a hobby.Question: if we click on an ad how much does the web owner get? Is it hundredths of a penny? In other words - when we are about to leave the computer is it worth out time to click on an ad and then close both windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Here's another way of looking at it: these tactics by google, and others, to track your browsing history and serve up tailored ads actually improve your internet experience. The ads I get on this site are for travel luggage (Redd Oxx), synthetic motor oil and for a university. I get these ads because I was recently shopping for travel luggage, motor oil and was getting information on a university for one of my kids. I decided not to buy the luggage and the fact that I continue to get banner ads for it is kind of pointless but at least it's something that had some meaning to me rather than getting hit with random ads about flyfishing, maternity bras and study-at-home courses in appliance repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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