What do you think? Silly question . . .

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  • ornatelykate
    ornatelykate Posts: 8
    you're right! Unfortunately online you can't always do something about it, when mcdonalds commercials come on the tv or radio - I change it IMMEDIATELY. There is no reason I need to even HEAR the word "cheeseburger".
  • ornatelykate
    ornatelykate Posts: 8
    oh yea i'm sure she's researching pizza. Get out, I don't believe that for a second.
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    I was getting a lot of banner ads for McDonalds, and I've NEVER been on their site. Ditto Zulily, their ad is usually in the sidebar interchangably with a US weight loss clinic -- another topic I've never searched.

    Come to think of it, the majority of the ads are for US businesses. And I'm not in the US.
  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    Im now getting cow & gate adverts with giffgaff and clinlife :|


    bah wasnt even paying attention till this topic! *shakes fist at op*
  • lyttmab
    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:wink: ), 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.

    Agreed, we are fortunate to be on here for free! But my point, was if I was offering a website to folks who OBVIOUSLY have emotional issues with weight, or they wouldn't be on my site, I would not allow any temptation. There are PLENTY of other sites that are willing to buy space and time. And, yes, I am aware that I could delete my cookie history, but I shouldn't have to do that. There's a whole lot on there besides MFP.

    I'm just sayin' that I don't think it's the wisest choice of advertising EVEN IF I WAS ON A PIZZA SITE ORDERING PIZZA. All the more reason, I wouldn't want it to be showing up during the next two weeks, advertising what I'm obviously not supposed to be eating. But I've always been know for being ultra-sensitive to others' feelings, knowing when, where, and what should and should not be said . . . and putting temptation out there is just plain wrong! Sabotage???!!! Just sayin' . . .
  • leebeebumble
    leebeebumble Posts: 45 Member
    I have pizza every weekday for lunch...Lean Cuisine peperoni that is! Yummy!
  • neil4ad
    neil4ad Posts: 42 Member
    Ghostery is awesome for blocking adds. You can also try NoScript.

    I love pizza, but domino's is gross, so the ads don't bother me. :)
  • kganc001
    kganc001 Posts: 317
    My ads are always for Victoria's Secret...motivation complete. Haha
  • jade2112
    jade2112 Posts: 272 Member
    I use FireFox and downloaded the add-on ad block plus. I haven't seen and add or a pop-up in literally years.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I installed an ad-block program into my browser... so I have no idea what you're talking about. :wink:
  • PlayerHatinDogooder
    PlayerHatinDogooder Posts: 1,018 Member
    I think that while people are on their weight loss journey they should be locked into a padded room that has no windows.

    Family and friends should be stripped searched and made sure that they aren't wearing or aren't in possession of anything that could 'set off' anyone with self control issues. Reading material and movies should be forbidden as well.

    Maybe then we'll stop having threads about 'sabotage.'

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