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    Has anyone else noticed?

    Posts: 815
    edited October 2024 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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    • Posts: 148
      I noticed that yesterday...specifically about "Bananas, to eat or not to eat?!"

      It simply makes me giggle.
    • Posts: 3,434 Member
      No.
    • 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).
    • 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.....
    • 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.
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      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!
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      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?
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      That's exactly how it works.

      Makes sense.

      Mystery is solved!
    • Posts: 815
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      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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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...
    • Posts: 88
      Where are the ads? I never see any.
    • Posts: 542 Member
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      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:
    • 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:
    • Posts: 34,487 Member
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      For your banana, this convenient ruler. The above is 8 inches, or 127 calories.
    • Posts: 148
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      For your banana, this convenient ruler. The above is 8 inches, or 127 calories.

      ROFL
    • 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:
    • Posts: 10,477 Member
      The internet is magical... Just go with it...
    • Posts: 5,138 Member
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      Makes sense.

      I wonder what happens when these people watch TV though.
      That's kind of the whole point of advertising, isn't it?
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,255 Member
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      Well... are you saying size doesn't matter?


      ....My interest is now piqued.... Please, continue..
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      I wonder how many people will put their bananas up to the monitor for comparison. :tongue:


      If you did raise your hand now :)
    • Posts: 771 Member
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      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)
    • Posts: 34,487 Member
      Sadly, my guess is that several people have gotten their monitors sticky already. . . .
    • Posts: 7,632 Member
      No.
    • 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
    • Posts: 7,632 Member
      Every site does this
    • 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. :)
    • Posts: 24 Member
      cm with those measurement skills Im going to assume your a guy :)
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