Inappropriate Adverts on myfitnesspal

dianamay
dianamay Posts: 2
edited September 21 in Chit-Chat
Hey Guys

Would love to hear about the banner ads you see when you log in to myfitnesspal - I get a huge banner of doughnuts - makes it hard to stay motivated seeing those yummy doughnuts everyday!!

Cheers
Diana :huh:

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  • Dom_m
    Dom_m Posts: 336 Member
    This topic has been raised uncoutable times. MFP doesn't have control of what ads get displayed. If you don't like the ads you're seeing, install ad-blocker and you wont see them.

    [edit: sorry, I shouldn't be so terse. This topic does come up a lot though, and even though your comments are quite harmless I read it with all the baggage of this discussion over the past year. Please don't take offense, but I do recommend adblock if the adds bug you.]
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    MFP doesn't actually pick the ads -they're based on words/phrases on the MFP pages you're visiting (possibly based on cookies on your computer, too - not sure about that one). Think of it this way - you'll be tempted in the real world, so this is good practice ignoring temptation! The ads keep this site free, so they don't bother me at all.
  • tradle
    tradle Posts: 38 Member
    I was thinking the same thing....pretty silly advertising foods like that on a site like this. :grumble: but it's not like they would be choosing to display those ads and you couldn't expect them to have no ads at all so you just gotta ignore it...makes you tougher :happy:
  • SouthernBell86
    SouthernBell86 Posts: 275 Member
    The ads are pretty funny. I get a LOT of laughing cow cheese ads, but I eat a wedge of creamy swiss a few times a week, so I guess big brother is aware of my likes and dislikes. Of course that doesn't explain the "Your baby can read" ads ha!

    Seriously though I really appreciate being able to use this site for free, so I try and click on a couple ads everyday so that MFP can keep ad revenue up. I mean...I'm not really buying anything on these websites, but the people putting the ads out do notice how many clicks they get.
  • FlashBang
    FlashBang Posts: 136
    I keep getting Ironman dominator ads. This site knows exactly who I am!
  • 29bubbles
    29bubbles Posts: 126 Member
    HA!!! no kidding! those donut ads just kill me! HA!
  • Hughes39
    Hughes39 Posts: 169
    usually i have the fat girl who gets skinnier and skinner. or the "secret to a flat stomach. one simple rule" or something like that. tonight i have google and burt's bees.

    i dont pay much attention to them. like others have said, MFP doesn't control what ads are put up. and to me, its no worse then the sonic, mcdonalds, taco mayo etc etc etc commercials that are on TV! :)
  • dianamay
    dianamay Posts: 2
    Chill....I have only been using this site for a couple of weeks so haven't gone through all the history in the forums....!!! Its just a bit of fun, no need to be angry - I am not complaining - its just kind of ironic that a website set up to promote health and fitness is earning its income from advertising doughnuts.........
  • StuAblett
    StuAblett Posts: 1,141 Member
    Wow, I did not even notice the ads, I guess I've learned to just blocks them out?
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    Use Firefox browser with AdBlock and you won't see any ads. That easy.
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    My company must block ads. I've never seen one.
  • XFreckle_LipX
    XFreckle_LipX Posts: 46 Member
    I get the doughnuts banner too!!!!!! Extremely annoying!!!! I get a vibroplate add also. Mainly healthy adds but every day that doughnut one comes up!!! :explode:
  • FlashBang
    FlashBang Posts: 136
    About these ads, if you see something interesting be sure and click through. That is how the site gets paid. It does not hurt and you might find something you really need.
  • FlashBang
    FlashBang Posts: 136
    I clinked through a Timex ad, it takes me to a facebook timex page. I click like and now I can find the Timex stuff really easily. This is one of the HRM's I am considering. Pretty cool. And guess what, the donut ad is on the timex page!
  • nikkijennings
    nikkijennings Posts: 130 Member
    I must be SUPER healthy then!!!!! (not!) NHS: Walk4Life, Kellogs's Special K, PPP Healthcare and a Local Bootcamp, Tesco diets 4 weeks Free, Best Way to Lose Weight and a Wellness Coach, Nuffield Health.......

    Several sites I know I have previously looked at so presuming the cookies are enabled.... it also shows local adds too...... I agree.... bring'em on and keep it free!!!! :wink:
  • johnthefatman
    johnthefatman Posts: 205
    The ads definitely depend on you recent web activity - I was researching a new washing machine and for a couple of days I got nothing ads for - yes washing machines!

    As someone else said you should click on a few ads - no purchase required - the click alone helps pay the bills for this site and keep it free. So Sorry all you adblock fans but you are free-loaders if we all followed your example this and many other free ad supported resources would cease to exist.
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