Has anyone else noticed?

seehawkmomma
seehawkmomma Posts: 815
edited October 7 in Chit-Chat
I noticed recently that Topics are started based on the ads on the site.

Like yesterday I saw an Ad for gastric bypass and than there was a topic on it. Special K challenge and then I see an ad for target with Special K on sale.

Maybe these ads are effecting us poorly >.< Maybe its a conspiracy?!

Maybe Just Maybe.....

Okay so whats your conspiracy theory?
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  • Allyson1985
    Allyson1985 Posts: 148
    I noticed that yesterday...specifically about "Bananas, to eat or not to eat?!"

    It simply makes me giggle.
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    No.
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    I noticed that yesterday...specifically about "Bananas, to eat or not to eat?!"

    It simply makes me giggle.

    Speaking of Bananas have you noticed that you can put inches when you log them?? Like who measures their banana? Its just weird.....
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).

    That's exactly how it works.
  • Allyson1985
    Allyson1985 Posts: 148
    I noticed that yesterday...specifically about "Bananas, to eat or not to eat?!"

    It simply makes me giggle.

    Speaking of Bananas have you noticed that you can put inches when you log them?? Like who measures their banana? Its just weird.....

    I noticed that too!

    Since I got my food scale, I just weigh mine. But I used to gauge it that way. Haha!
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member


    Speaking of Bananas have you noticed that you can put inches when you log them?? Like who measures their banana? Its just weird.....


    Well... are you saying size doesn't matter?
  • Allyson1985
    Allyson1985 Posts: 148
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).

    That's exactly how it works.

    Makes sense.

    Mystery is solved!
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815


    Speaking of Bananas have you noticed that you can put inches when you log them?? Like who measures their banana? Its just weird.....


    Well... are you saying size doesn't matter?

    Uhhh no. Size does matter. For sure. I just never thought to pull out a ruler and measure them.
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).

    Makes sense.

    I wonder what happens when these people watch TV though.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    I think the ads are based on keywords.

    My conspiracy theory?
    I think Google is watching us and the aliens put it there so they would know how to take over the world when the time comes...... Fortunately for us, Kim Kardashian's love life isnt enough ammo to destroy mankind.

    Ok.... maybe thats a stretch...... I dont really have any.
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    im usually on at work and our firewall prevents pop up banners and ads. I see them at home when I'm and and the freak me out...
  • abeachlady
    abeachlady Posts: 88
    Where are the ads? I never see any.
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member


    Speaking of Bananas have you noticed that you can put inches when you log them?? Like who measures their banana? Its just weird.....


    Well... are you saying size doesn't matter?

    Uhhh no. Size does matter. For sure. I just never thought to pull out a ruler and measure them.

    I just love how sexual this seemed in my head. :laugh:
  • jovz10
    jovz10 Posts: 531 Member
    I think the ads are based on keywords.

    My conspiracy theory?
    I think Google is watching us and the aliens put it there so they would know how to take over the world when the time comes...... Fortunately for us, Kim Kardashian's love life isnt enough ammo to destroy mankind.

    Ok.... maybe thats a stretch...... I dont really have any.

    ^^^^hehehehe :laugh:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
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    For your banana, this convenient ruler. The above is 8 inches, or 127 calories.
  • Allyson1985
    Allyson1985 Posts: 148
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    For your banana, this convenient ruler. The above is 8 inches, or 127 calories.

    ROFL
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
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    For your banana, this convenient ruler. The above is 8 inches, or 127 calories.


    I wonder how many people will put their bananas up to the monitor for comparison. :tongue:
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    The internet is magical... Just go with it...
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).

    Makes sense.

    I wonder what happens when these people watch TV though.
    That's kind of the whole point of advertising, isn't it?
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).

    Bingo.
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member


    Speaking of Bananas have you noticed that you can put inches when you log them?? Like who measures their banana? Its just weird.....


    Well... are you saying size doesn't matter?


    ....My interest is now piqued.... Please, continue..
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
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    For your banana, this convenient ruler. The above is 8 inches, or 127 calories.


    I wonder how many people will put their bananas up to the monitor for comparison. :tongue:


    If you did raise your hand now :)
  • shiseido_faerie
    shiseido_faerie Posts: 771 Member
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).

    That's exactly how it works.

    ^^ This is true. The ads are delivered based on keywords. Just as when you for example do a search in google, you'll get ads targeted at you based on that. OR (creepy) say you look at a pair of shoes on a website, you could get an ad with those shoes targeted at you once you leave that website. Or on facebook, ads are delivered based on your interests and also what you type as comments or as your status. I work for an advertising firm (and even I find it creepy and intrusive)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Sadly, my guess is that several people have gotten their monitors sticky already. . . .
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    No.
  • ImKindOfABigDeal40
    ImKindOfABigDeal40 Posts: 807 Member
    Could it be the other way around, and that the ads are being delivered based on keywords in the topics? That would be fairly easy to do, though I'm sure the ads do have at least a little influence (not that I see them).
    I think it's this! Facebook does this
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Every site does this
  • Mrs_ALM
    Mrs_ALM Posts: 39 Member
    Cookies ( the kind stored in your computer - not the food- haha) is what feeds these ads. I think there are add-ons to firefox to prevent this but is it really that bothersome? Probably not. :)
  • LilysMommy2012
    LilysMommy2012 Posts: 24 Member
    cm with those measurement skills Im going to assume your a guy :)
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