Playing around with the Google ads...again [Mobile/Archive]

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CheapyD

11-30-2005, 06:04 AM

I turned on google image ads in the forum header as I want to check 'em out and because they are context sensitive, there is really no other way to effectively test them except for in a live environment.

Of course the first ad I saw was for some GBA Flash linker bullshit which I immediately put on the block list (there is probably an hour or so delay before the block becomes effective.

I don't know if I will keep the image ad option turned or not, but I would like to test them out.

Thanks!

Z-Saber

11-30-2005, 08:48 AM

Don't be hatin' on flash carts now son.

Cornfedwb

11-30-2005, 09:09 AM

Don't be hatin' on flash carts now son.

Roms are illegal, so obviously a site like this is not going to support them.

Z-Saber

11-30-2005, 09:28 AM

Roms are illegal, so obviously a site like this is not going to support them.Flash carts aren't only for roms, though that is their primary use. You can do homebrew stuff or make "legal" copies of your own games.

Meh. I'll hand this one to you.

Michaellvortega

11-30-2005, 09:43 AM

porn ads?

uzumaki_star

11-30-2005, 11:13 AM

I was wondering why I saw ads in the header. They look funny up their but if it is another way to keep the site going I welcome the change.

corrosivefrost

11-30-2005, 11:46 AM

Man, do I feel lame. :oops:

And here I thought this would be a thread about posting weird things just to eff with the google ads... and on that note:

banana pumpkin pirate zombies!! :D

the3rdkey

11-30-2005, 11:52 AM

What about movie ads? I love monster and zombie movies. Am I even on topic? Sorry if I am not.

shipwreck

11-30-2005, 12:16 PM

I hate to say this, but the picture ads actually make the site look more "official". I'll try to click on some of the ones that look legit that way you get some yen.

Kayden

11-30-2005, 12:40 PM

*Looks at CAG...*

*Looks at Adblock...*

*Looks at CAG again...*

:-s Ads?

8-)

Z-Saber

11-30-2005, 02:30 PM

Just so you know, there are still GBA flash ads. And I'm sure this didn't help.

On that note...

hardcore midget DVD webcam adult prescription viagra.

shrike4242

11-30-2005, 03:40 PM

Looks good, Cheapy, and they're not too big, which helps make it easy to deal with them.

I like the single graphic ad on the top better than the horde of 3-4 text ads at the top.

And to Z-Saber, because flash carts can be used to do illegal activity, even though that's on the intent of the person who has it, we don't allow them to be sold here. Along with other items in the same boat, that their legal usage is in the decision of the user.

zewone

11-30-2005, 06:28 PM

These ads are hi-larious!

Do you think YOU could beat Halo 2??!!?!

Yes or No?
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/4816/doyouthinkyoucouldbeathalo28bc.jpg

CheapyD

11-30-2005, 06:38 PM

I hate to say this, but the picture ads actually make the site look more "official". I'll try to click on some of the ones that look legit that way you get some yen.Unfortunately, you have a valid point. Although we have similar traffic numbers to sites like joystiq, kotaku, gaming-age, and the like, I feel we do not get the respect that they have, and I'm sure that part of the reason is that you don't see graphic ads here.

Anyway, I'm just testing this stuff out so we will see how it goes.

And no, I haven't beat Halo 2 yet...

shipwreck

11-30-2005, 06:43 PM

And no, I haven't beat Halo 2 yet...

Do you think you could though?

CheapyD

11-30-2005, 06:46 PM

I actually started playing the campaign again yesterday.
I think I can do it! :bouncy:

Z-Saber

11-30-2005, 06:47 PM

And to Z-Saber, because flash carts can be used to do illegal activity, even though that's on the intent of the person who has it, we don't allow them to be sold here. Along with other items in the same boat, that their legal usage is in the decision of the user.
Not trying to be argumental, a jerk, etc., but what about those GBA movie players that Red Octane was selling during that sale a few weeks ago? Likely the movies people put on it are downloaded, and it had that NES game feature. I think that's slightly less than legal.

Heck, PSPs and Xboxs are giant emulators waiting to happen.

I totally understand not advocating or allowing flash cart purchasing, but where do we draw the line for illegal activity garnering devices, even if it isn't their primary purpose?

CheapyD

11-30-2005, 07:12 PM

WhipSmartBanky

11-30-2005, 08:37 PM

I'm only seeing the same two graphic ads repeatedly - Toshiba laptops and NAWCA.

FriskyTanuki

12-01-2005, 05:37 AM

Now there are ads for The Ringer everywhere. Who's fault is that one? :lol:

radjago

12-01-2005, 04:12 PM

I actually started playing the campaign again yesterday.
I think I can do it! :bouncy:
I'm about halfway through my first run on Legendary. Those one-shot Jackal snipers can be a bitch!

Anyway on the ads, I noticed them, but I don't mind. I don't think it detracts from the site's design or content in any way.

Cornfedwb

12-01-2005, 04:20 PM

Not trying to be argumental, a jerk, etc., but what about those GBA movie players that Red Octane was selling during that sale a few weeks ago? Likely the movies people put on it are downloaded, and it had that NES game feature. I think that's slightly less than legal.

Heck, PSPs and Xboxs are giant emulators waiting to happen.

I totally understand not advocating or allowing flash cart purchasing, but where do we draw the line for illegal activity garnering devices, even if it isn't their primary purpose?

I think its quite easy for any logical person to realize the difference between a PSP and an Xbox as compared to a GBA flash cart. Where the PSP & Xbox can be used for emulation, that isn't their primary use for most purchasers... whereas a GBA flash cart will be used for illegal activities more often then not.

BTW, due to the reverse engineering clause of the DMCA, GBA flash carts may very well be illegal in and of themselves.

crystalklear64

12-01-2005, 07:10 PM

I think its quite easy for any logical person to realize the difference between a PSP and an Xbox as compared to a GBA flash cart. Where the PSP & Xbox can be used for emulation, that isn't their primary use for most purchasers... whereas a GBA flash cart will be used for illegal activities more often then not.

BTW, due to the reverse engineering clause of the DMCA, GBA flash carts may very well be illegal in and of themselves.
Oh noes! Can't sell blank CD's either! A blank CD will be used for illegal activities more often then not.

On the topic- Only 1 ad have I seen, and that would be the one for Toshiba laptops.