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| Advertisements 20/10/2011 at 20:59 #21886 | |
Francis
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While I'm aware that the adverts help fund the upkeep of the website, and most of the time I simply ignore them, this one really concerned me. From a potential new user's point of view, the problem is hopefully obvious. :dry: Presumably it's just the random advertiser's selection and there's nothing to do about it, but it does seem expressly designed to cause confusion. Thanks again for the brilliant game. Post has attachments. Log in to view them. Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 20/10/2011 at 21:17 #21887 | |
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UKTrainMan
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I'm not surprised that particular ad may cause confusion, it is a bit deceptive/misleading. I'm sure everyone would appreciate this particular one blocked and so with that in mind... If I understand the Google AdSense settings correctly, whoever has access to the account (one assumes just Geoff?) would just need to login, go to AdSense Setup -> Competitive Ad Filter and enter the URL vgamenetwork.com which should rid of this particular one Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 10:53 #21901 | |
GeoffM
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Must admit I've seen this ad quite a few times but hadn't actually clocked that it could be confusing. Anyway, it should be gone within the hour. Thanks for pointing it out.
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| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 16:38 #21913 | |
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sloppyjag
480 posts |
...only to be replaced by this. I'm not even sure what I'd be downloading. It certainly aint Simsig. Post has attachments. Log in to view them. Planotransitophobic! Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 18:02 #21917 | |
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GeoffM
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The problem is that ads are targetted so keywords like "download" (in the menu) are going to trigger adverts along those themes. Reminds me of a thread on a different forum where one particular advert was discussed and the more it was discussed, the more it came up along with related adverts. Something along the lines of bagpipes an ponies (don't ask).
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| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 19:38 #21927 | |
Steamer
3985 posts |
Perhaps adding an 'Advert' banner above and below the advert box would solve the problem quickly and easily.
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| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 20:53 #21931 | |
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Poshfc
31 posts |
Or, just install Adblock on any web browser 
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| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 20:54 #21932 | |
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Prof Jolly
61 posts |
" said:Or, just install Adblock on any web browser :)that doesn't help newcomers tho does it? Log in to reply The following user said thank you: ipswich |
| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 21:03 #21933 | |
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AndyG
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If there were more donations, Geoff wouldn't have to rely on advertising income and thus no adverts. :whistle:
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| Re: Advertisements 21/10/2011 at 21:21 #21934 | |
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Prof Jolly
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" said:If there were more donations, Geoff wouldn't have to rely on advertising income and thus no adverts. :whistle:And maybe not everyone is in a position to donate and some may click on the adverts in lieu of this :S Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 22/10/2011 at 05:30 #21938 | |
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alvinhochun
249 posts |
" said:If there were more donations, Geoff wouldn't have to rely on advertising income and thus no adverts. :whistle: This is the point, that why there should be an ad that is such misleading. This can provide more $$ for the SimSig team!  " said: Perhaps adding an 'Advert' banner above and below the advert box would solve the problem quickly and easily. This must be the solution. Well I seldom notice websites that don't have the note "Advertisement" near the advert. Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 22/10/2011 at 08:23 #21942 | |
Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
There's a B&Q one and if I click on it it gives me the details of the Skegness store, heaven knows where that comes from. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 26/10/2011 at 13:06 #22066 | |
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Josie
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" said:There's a B&Q one and if I click on it it gives me the details of the Skegness store, heaven knows where that comes from.I get Goole! Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 26/10/2011 at 13:42 #22069 | |
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alvinhochun
249 posts |
I got a lot of "Flash Block"s 
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| Re: Advertisements 16/01/2012 at 03:10 #27416 | |
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UKTrainMan
1803 posts |
" said:...only to be replaced by this.If the one above was previously blocked, then it has just reoccurred again. URL is http://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=Bgl014ZMTT5byD-bP0AXnm6z5Dvm806oDobDonTbAjbcBkLAKEAEYASDq8YsCOABQq7nVnQFgu5a7g9AKoAG_zd3OA7IBEHd3dy5zaW1zaWcuY28udWu6AQoyMDB4MjAwX2FzyAEC2gFEaHR0cDovL3d3dy5zaW1zaWcuY28udWsvaW5kZXgucGhwP29wdGlvbj1jb21fa3VuZW5hJmZ1bmM9Jkl0ZW1pZD0xNDWoAwHIAxXoA8QF6AOaBfUDAAEAwPUDAAAAEIgGAaAGAg&num=1&cid=5Ghu4ku_R5Jex0THM_Frw2Dt&sig=AOD64_2wVyPMh_dxCG7C72laGM1kBot8IA&client=ca-pub-7560701679911337&adurl=http://www.ilivid.com/lp/start_downloading.php%3Fappid%3D179&nm=1
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| Re: Advertisements 16/01/2012 at 09:17 #27423 | |
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GeoffM
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Blocked. I must admit the range of advertisements is not very wide.
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| Re: Advertisements 17/01/2012 at 21:06 #27578 | |
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benstafford
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" said:" said:I get Kidderminster!There's a B&Q one and if I click on it it gives me the details of the Skegness store, heaven knows where that comes from.I get Goole! Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 17/01/2012 at 21:45 #27583 | |
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guidomcc
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the first time i visited the SimSig site, I was tricked instantly by the download ad and even downloading the file. so from a newcomers point of view, this is a serious problem. luckily i didn't run the .exe that it gave me :S i would consider myself quite computer-savvy but i couldn't see that it wasn't an ad. THere isn't a way of stopping these ads completely due to the keywords, so for the safety of the future inhabitants of Simsigland, maybe there needs to be a clearer banner which denotes them as ads. -G Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 10:17 #27649 | |
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GeoffM
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Having very nearly succumbed to the very same advert on a different website where I was trying to download something, I've now also reported this advert to Google. It would appear I'm not the first to do so, or the first to complain on the web about it. It is pure and simple trickery, and from what I've read the software is particularly nasty as well, so I'm surprised Google haven't clamped down on it already.
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| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 13:56 #27671 | |
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Poshfc
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I've found just using the Adblock software you can download on Chrome works a charm. Before, that said advert fooled the hell out of me and clicked on it a few times, however, I realised what it was.
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| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 14:00 #27672 | |
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Prof Jolly
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" said:I've found just using the Adblock software you can download on Chrome works a charm. Before, that said advert fooled the hell out of me and clicked on it a few times, however, I realised what it was.but adblock software stops this site from paying its way for hosting with adverts and so may led to software not being free any more 
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| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 14:33 #27675 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:" said:Indeed, while we are not allowed to encurage people to click on adverts, if you do then it helps pay for the site- which is why we have them. What we do need to ensure is that those we have are suitable for clicking on.I've found just using the Adblock software you can download on Chrome works a charm. Before, that said advert fooled the hell out of me and clicked on it a few times, however, I realised what it was.but adblock software stops this site from paying its way for hosting with adverts and so may led to software not being free any more :( Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 18:52 #27704 | |
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Peter Bennet
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I now seem to have a permanent advert for a personal injury lawyer. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 18:56 #27706 | |
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Sam Tugwell
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" said:" said:Just had StroudThere's a B&Q one and if I click on it it gives me the details of the Skegness store, heaven knows where that comes from.I get Goole!
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| Re: Advertisements 18/01/2012 at 18:57 #27708 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
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You just have to hope that they are not predicting something.
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