Dubious Ads

bbald123 · 05-27-2008, 07:42 PM

I am concerned that ads for companies/products such as Water4Gas are showing up on Prius Chat.

This forum has an impeccable reputation. I'd hate to see it squandered for a few pennies by running ads such as this quackery.

My understanding is that Google Ads gives you a method to block specific ads. I encourage you to use it if it exists. If not, I'd suggest reconsidering your affiliation with such an ad source.

Bill Merchant · 05-28-2008, 04:15 AM

I feel the same way, Brian. Ads for the wonders of RV camping I find amusing, but pure bogus BS Water4Gas is irritating, as if PriusChat is endorsing this snake oil.

**Danny** · 05-28-2008, 10:31 AM

I've added about 5 different domains to the blocked domains in Google Adsense, so if you can see what the domain source of the ad is, please post it and I'll go in and block it too. Unfortunately I don't necessarily see the same ads that you all see, so providing this information will be very helpful.

bbald123 · 05-28-2008, 03:10 PM

I will do my best to provide that in the future.

And, thanks!

PriuStorm · 06-01-2008, 02:20 AM

Here's one:

Hydrogen Car Kit
Convert Your Car To Burn Hydrogen + Oxygen + Gas and Double Mileage!
HHOFuelGuide.com - Home Page

dbcassidy · 06-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Not sure what link you are looking for.
Properties for the Water4Gas ad is: http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com...EyCFaTufhbYxEg

Clicking on the ad brings you to http://www.affiliatesden.com/sites/24173.htm

05-27-2008, 07:42 PM	#1
bbald123 Thermodynamics Law Enforcement Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 203 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Dubious Ads I am concerned that ads for companies/products such as Water4Gas are showing up on Prius Chat. This forum has an impeccable reputation. I'd hate to see it squandered for a few pennies by running ads such as this quackery. My understanding is that Google Ads gives you a method to block specific ads. I encourage you to use it if it exists. If not, I'd suggest reconsidering your affiliation with such an ad source.

05-28-2008, 04:15 AM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,962 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 53	Re: Dubious Ads I feel the same way, Brian. Ads for the wonders of RV camping I find amusing, but pure bogus BS Water4Gas is irritating, as if PriusChat is endorsing this snake oil.

05-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#3
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,582 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 25	Re: Dubious Ads I've added about 5 different domains to the blocked domains in Google Adsense, so if you can see what the domain source of the ad is, please post it and I'll go in and block it too. Unfortunately I don't necessarily see the same ads that you all see, so providing this information will be very helpful. __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

05-28-2008, 03:10 PM	#4
bbald123 Thermodynamics Law Enforcement Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 203 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Dubious Ads I will do my best to provide that in the future. And, thanks!

06-01-2008, 02:20 AM	#5
PriuStorm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 820 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Dubious Ads Here's one: Hydrogen Car Kit Convert Your Car To Burn Hydrogen + Oxygen + Gas and Double Mileage! HHOFuelGuide.com - Home Page

06-02-2008, 02:09 PM	#6
dbcassidy New Magnetic Gray Prius owner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middlesex County, MA Posts: 57 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Dubious Ads Not sure what link you are looking for. Properties for the Water4Gas ad is: http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com...EyCFaTufhbYxEg Clicking on the ad brings you to http://www.affiliatesden.com/sites/24173.htm Last edited by dbcassidy; 06-02-2008 at 02:11 PM.