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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33881 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:25 am Post subject: Ads with sound-- end of using The Samba at work? |
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For the first time ever, I clicked on a post or forum, and a LOUD advertisement started playing.
This cannot be tolerated at work. I may have to stop checking/contributing during working hours if these ads are allowed. It hasn't happened before in the nine years I have been here.
Are these types of ads allowed? |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Absolutely not, please send me the domain name of the ad if you can find it again and see where it goes to and I will block it.
Post a link to the thread if possible too.
Most likely it's an ad that got into the Google Network and they have not removed or blocked it yet.
I have seen this happen before with some other "illegal" ads in the past, although not with sound.
I have seen some ads with sound but not on this site and primarily video ads, but you have to manually click to unmute them.
This reminds me of Ray Hair, who used to advertise here with a link to his eBay ads where he would start talking about the cars.
Clicking on his ad and going directly to the eBay auction is when I learned to turn off my sound at work. _________________ How to Post Photos
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33881 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:36 am Post subject: |
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It hasnt happened again. I hit close fast when it did happen. I will watch out though if it does recur. Thanks for the reassurance this is not tolerated! |
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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Man if I couldn't use The Samba at work, I have no idea what I would do. It's hard pretending to work when you don't have something to keep you busy. _________________ Wash your hands
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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Brian wrote: |
Man if I couldn't use The Samba at work, I have no idea what I would do. It's hard pretending to work when you don't have something to keep you busy. |
My previous employer (Multi Auto Franchise) had "TS" on the sonic wall "block list" for a few years.... but when we were bought out by a new owner with VW and Audi franchises....TheSamba got the green light....
I'm glad too as I was feeling all dirty going through a proxy server just to be able to view the site...
As for sounds... yeah.. had a few of those but not in a while...
I was more..... curious..well concerned about all the ads at the bottom.. For a while recently.....it was... young Russian "Ladies" advertisements.. Nothing nude or anything bad..IMO... just suggestive...
Those are not based off any of my prior searches at work thats for sure...
All I need is an office heifer to graze through the shop and see those and cry some sort of harassment..
I had a complaint filed once...years ago.. about a picture of a "scantily clad women" at my toolbox.... when she found out it was my wife... she... shut her pie hole.. Plus my employer actually backed me up..
Question...????
How and where are the "flash" upper right and bottom advertisements generated?
Those are the most random... and can be anything it seems..
I mainly use Google Chrome at work, and Firefox at home..
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
I was more..... curious..well concerned about all the ads at the bottom.. For a while recently.....it was... young Russian "Ladies" advertisements.. Nothing nude or anything bad..IMO... just suggestive...
Those are not based off any of my prior searches at work thats for sure... |
I see weird dating stuff too sometimes. I am not sure why these appear but they are Google ads so they could be from Google tracking you around the web or they could just be whoever is paying the most to Google. They are often targeting for your location in the world too so it could be some people in your area like that sort of thing. LOL.
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Question...????
How and where are the "flash" upper right and bottom advertisements generated?
Those are the most random... and can be anything it seems.. |
Google AdSense ads. They can be random and based on your browsing habits, your location, and whatever other factors they are using.
For instance, I probably see different ads than you. I see a lot of car ads and insurance ads right now, which of course makes sense as the site gets targeted by vehicle advertisers since it's primarily a vehicle web site. _________________ How to Post Photos
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:19 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
Google AdSense ads. They can be random and based on your browsing habits, your location, and whatever other factors they are using.
For instance, I probably see different ads than you. . |
Makes sense... and cents...
Not sure what browsing habits Google is using though.... to get dating sites to advertise for me...
Who knows... Makes ya wonder... ???
"They" are all spying on us anyway...
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_________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:25 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
"They" are all spying on us anyway... |
So it's your fault I get ads for GMC's and Russian dating sites _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:09 am Post subject: |
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60ragtop wrote: |
VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
"They" are all spying on us anyway... |
So it's your fault I get ads for GMC's and Russian dating sites |
(Sigh) ..... I guess so..
Clearing the history and cookies... and it changes things and ads up.. So somehow...somewhere.... Im sure its my fault...
But hey... if you and... Everett get dating sites ads too... ..... cant all be me....
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:58 am Post subject: |
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So it's Jen's fault now. _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:05 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
But hey... if you and... Everett get dating site ads too... ..... cant all be me.... . |
If it makes you feel any better, Jen gets them too. |
Freakin' spies... they are all out to get us...
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So it's Jen's fault now. |
^ Never ...
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Jennepher Administrator
Joined: September 10, 2002 Posts: 4766 Location: Arizona
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:21 am Post subject: |
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I have a friend who wants to know if Svetlanka has a sister _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:49 am Post subject: |
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60ragtop wrote: |
I have a friend who wants to know if Svetlanka has a sister |
"A friend".... sure pal.... whatever ya say..
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Let's all settle down and stop dragging me into this fiasco. |
Yes Ma'am.. cause you da boss's boss... ...
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I'm still upset that things didn't work out with Svetlanka. |
Pictures.... or it didnt happen...
Sorry Big E and Jen ... just a joke guys...
I'll try to resist next time..
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. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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