What do you think? Silly question . . .
lyttmab
Posts: 87 Member
I was just glancing thru some of the recent posts, and each time I would go to a new post, a giant Dominoes Pizza ad would pop up on the right side of the screen. It was so huge, and so obviously calling my name. Lots of pics of pizzas and sandwiches and garlic bread, and great deals and coupons, and they even deliver. I can even order on line, wouldn't even have to get up from my desk.
Is it just me, or is that a terrible way to sabotage someone's day, by advertising pizza and garlic bread (with extra cheese
), on a weight-loss/fitness site??!!
And, for those of you out there that want to preach to me, I know, I know, I should have enough will power not to order a pizza, which I do. I have no intention of calling them, but not everyone may be in that place today . . . just a thought . . . what do you guys think??? Just curious - obviously this is not critical in the big picture, but it's now 10:00 pm in So California and that has been the only advertisement I have seen all day, each time I signed on to the site . . .
Is it just me, or is that a terrible way to sabotage someone's day, by advertising pizza and garlic bread (with extra cheese
), on a weight-loss/fitness site??!!And, for those of you out there that want to preach to me, I know, I know, I should have enough will power not to order a pizza, which I do. I have no intention of calling them, but not everyone may be in that place today . . . just a thought . . . what do you guys think??? Just curious - obviously this is not critical in the big picture, but it's now 10:00 pm in So California and that has been the only advertisement I have seen all day, each time I signed on to the site . . .
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I think you should install the browser extension Adblock/Adblock Plus The ads are just targeted to certain terms, MFP tracks food, a food ad makes perfect sense. However, install adblock and you'll never be tempted again... ever. I promise. 0
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I typically ignore the ads, but sometimes notice ones for the HGC diet, which is banned from being promoted via discussion on this forum due to the dangerous nature of it.0
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I use an Ad blocker so I avoid seeing the ads.0
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I had no idea there were ads on this site. I guess I can thank my adblocker for that. I would have the pizza, because I like pizza and allow myself to eat pizza. I might have some this weekend.0
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The ads come up based on your searches - eg mine comes up with ebay, weight loss sites, lite n easy (a food delivery service here in Australia) from your search engine.
So at some point, you must have searched for pizza....0 -
Right now I'm getting ads for The Colour Me Rad run, and People's Jewelery. I guess they know I want to get engaged, and want to do the run.
I think that some of the ads come up from what was viewed previously, like mine are right now, but there have been some for the postal service and diet pills. Bleh!0 -
If you use firefox, you can get an addon called "Adblock Plus", which removes any and all ads from webpages. I absolutely love it!0
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I don't see the ads because I have Ad Blocker Plus installed on my web browsers. You should check it out. It also blocks YouTube ads and stuff most of the time.
I work in IT. This is a simple install and won't slow your computer down at all - in fact, due to the lack of ads, it'll speed up a lot!
http://adblockplus.org0 -
There was another thread about this a few days ago. Someone suggested a browser plugin (which I installed) which blocks all ads and website data tracking software. It's called Ghostery. And it's freaking AWESOME. I no longer have any food ads. Or any ads at all. :happy:0
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There was another thread about this a few days ago. Someone suggested a browser plugin (which I installed) which blocks all ads and website data tracking software. It's called Ghostery. And it's freaking AWESOME. I no longer have any food ads. Or any ads at all. :happy:
niiice imma try that. thanks!0 -
I started to pay attention to the pop-ups on my screen and they are for all kind of Purina " Pro Plan " dog food...lol.
No temptation for me....at all.0 -
Strange. I'm not getting any adverts at all! Neither at home (Chrome) or at work (Firefox). One thing I do when I don't want to see certain things (e.g. on Facebook): I do not maximize the screen. Instead, I make it smaller and adjust the window so I can see the main part of the page, but don't see anything on the sides. Maybe that'll work for you too?0
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The ads displayed on the screen are generated from your most common searches...0
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^ this is true. I don't get those ads people complain about. I get other kinds.0
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I always see adds for hair extensions or my gym. It really makes me want to drag my *kitten* to the gym. I think it's trying to tell me something...0
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BEAUTIFUL STORY!!! IT MADE ME CRY!!!!!0
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Just remember when using ad blockers, the ads pay MFP and keep MFP free to use. Block them if you must but I'd rather ignore tham and let ad placement on MFP generate cash for them than to have to pay a subscription fee sometime later.0
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The ads come up based on your searches - eg mine comes up with ebay, weight loss sites, lite n easy (a food delivery service here in Australia) from your search engine.
So at some point, you must have searched for pizza....
You're right, I forgot about that . . . that's funny . . . my daughter did order pizza on line last week . . . BUT, you would think different ads would come up occasionally - I am on my computer all the time, searching all kinds of stuff . . . oh well . . . tonight I'm going to search "gym equipment" and hopefully that will be the end of my pizza temptations . . . :laugh:
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The ads come up based on your searches - eg mine comes up with ebay, weight loss sites, lite n easy (a food delivery service here in Australia) from your search engine.
So at some point, you must have searched for pizza....
I disagree, atm im gettin ads for tooway (something to do with internet speeds)
Zero dark thirty (gonna say its a film.. as its on blu ray an dvd...)
and Vodafone, this one.. yes i did go on vodafones website last night.... the other 2 though, i have no idea?
And im the only one with access to my laptop0 -
I am getting adds for a quest bar and zulily clothing. No temptation there.0
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I never even notice the advertisements on here, but I've heard others complaining about it.
Apparently it's meant to be something to do with things you commonly search for? Right now mine are clothes... sounds about right. :laugh:0 -
Just install Ad Block Plus. It gets rid of all ads on all sites. No more stupid, annoying sabotaging ads.
On a "funnier" note. On a games site I play at (was made for college students, but now it's turned "family friendly" meaning it's mostly for kids) where we are not allowed to speak about things like dating, relationships, politics and whatnot, I get ads for dating and pron sites. I am slightly concerned...0 -
The ads come up based on your searches - eg mine comes up with ebay, weight loss sites, lite n easy (a food delivery service here in Australia) from your search engine.
So at some point, you must have searched for pizza....
I disagree, atm im gettin ads for tooway (something to do with internet speeds)
Zero dark thirty (gonna say its a film.. as its on blu ray an dvd...)
and Vodafone, this one.. yes i did go on vodafones website last night.... the other 2 though, i have no idea?
And im the only one with access to my laptop
Zero Dark Thirty is most likely on there as maybe you are a member of Netflix or another movie site? Alternatively, you've searched for movies.
As for internet speeds, that would most likely be related to any search about internet providers or questions/things you've searched on general internet problems.0 -
i never see ads, why? probly because i don't care lol. i assume they keep this site free. And i like free!!0
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The ads come up based on your searches - eg mine comes up with ebay, weight loss sites, lite n easy (a food delivery service here in Australia) from your search engine.
So at some point, you must have searched for pizza....
I disagree, atm im gettin ads for tooway (something to do with internet speeds)
Zero dark thirty (gonna say its a film.. as its on blu ray an dvd...)
and Vodafone, this one.. yes i did go on vodafones website last night.... the other 2 though, i have no idea?
And im the only one with access to my laptop
Zero Dark Thirty is most likely on there as maybe you are a member of Netflix or another movie site? Alternatively, you've searched for movies.
As for internet speeds, that would most likely be related to any search about internet providers or questions/things you've searched on general internet problems.
Netflix nope
internet problems nope..
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I think its what is commonly searched for, just now i'm getting adds for mobile networks & holidays lol, but i here ya why have adds on a fitness & diet site for pizza hut, mcdonalds etc0
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I have ASDA advertisements :laugh:0
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It could be remarketing. You would only receive remarketing ads if you have visited that site (or a site owned by those people) within 30 days and you have cookies enabled (most people do). That's why everyone is seeing different ads, and some specially catered to their own local area (although this can be the the result of location targeting as well).
It could also be that since so many people are referencing the desire for cakes, cookies, etc. on this site (cravings!), those ads are showing up as being "relevant". A pizza place would have pizza in their keywords, and if a forum or thread references that a lot in context, that ad is more likely to show up.
The whole point of that text above was to say that they probably aren't doing it intentionally (but they could be!). Guess who does Google AdWords for a living? -Points at self-0 -
The ads come up based on your searches - eg mine comes up with ebay, weight loss sites, lite n easy (a food delivery service here in Australia) from your search engine.
So at some point, you must have searched for pizza....
yeah i don't think you is advertising some food place i've never heard of that doesn't exisit in my state, and a clothes store that sells old lady clothes that i've never heard of and allstate...I don't even have a driver's liscense so why would i have ever looked up car insurance?0 -
I was just glancing thru some of the recent posts, and each time I would go to a new post, a giant Dominoes Pizza ad would pop up on the right side of the screen. It was so huge, and so obviously calling my name. Lots of pics of pizzas and sandwiches and garlic bread, and great deals and coupons, and they even deliver. I can even order on line, wouldn't even have to get up from my desk.
Is it just me, or is that a terrible way to sabotage someone's day, by advertising pizza and garlic bread (with extra cheese ), on a weight-loss/fitness site??!!
And, for those of you out there that want to preach to me, I know, I know, I should have enough will power not to order a pizza, which I do. I have no intention of calling them, but not everyone may be in that place today . . . just a thought . . . what do you guys think??? Just curious - obviously this is not critical in the big picture, but it's now 10:00 pm in So California and that has been the only advertisement I have seen all day, each time I signed on to the site . . .
MFP makes money by selling ads. These ads are based on your "cookies" meaning whatever web site your computer has visited recently. If you do not like Pizza ads, delete the "cookie" from your web history.
Just remember MFP software and all the computer server infrastructure cost money. We (MFP users) are not paying. Ads pay for all the cost.0
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