If MFP does not allow promotion of extreme plans like HCG

JPod279
JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
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Why the hell am I seeing ads for it on the site? Do they not get with their ad people and tell them to filter out certain ads?
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  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Why the hell am I seeing ads for it on the site? Do they not get with their ad people and tell them to filter out certain ads?

    I'm sure if you want to pay for advertising space you can hawk your wares as well.
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Why the hell am I seeing ads for it on the site? Do they not get with their ad people and tell them to filter out certain ads?

    I'm sure if you want to pay for advertising space you can hawk your wares as well.

    Actually, the other day I made mention of fairy dust and unicorn oil to spot reduce belly fat and got a warning from the MFP police about being sarcastic. So I doubt they would let me sell it on the site.
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    Because they need to pay their rent?
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Adds on here are based on search engines you use. If I searched for "russian women" on my google, my ads would be for mail order Russian brides...

    I was looking online at swimsuits yesterday and have an old Navy swim ad on my screen...
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Adds on here are based on search engines you use. If I searched for "russian women" on my google, my ads would be for mail order Russian brides...

    I was looking online at swimsuits yesterday and have an old Navy swim ad on my screen...

    Damn I need to search that now.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
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  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Adds on here are based on search engines you use. If I searched for "russian women" on my google, my ads would be for mail order Russian brides...

    I was looking online at swimsuits yesterday and have an old Navy swim ad on my screen...

    Doubt that it is based on MY search results as I have not searched HCG. (Or other things I see adds for).

    I just find it ironic. I know they have to pay for this somehow. I would just think whomever they contract with could filter adds better. But what they hell do I know? Not much if you ask my wife. :bigsmile:
  • PeaceCorpsKat
    PeaceCorpsKat Posts: 335 Member
    Apparently I am rich and travel a lot because I got the Ritz Carlton.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Adds on here are based on search engines you use. If I searched for "russian women" on my google, my ads would be for mail order Russian brides...

    I was looking online at swimsuits yesterday and have an old Navy swim ad on my screen...

    Doubt that it is based on MY search results as I have not searched HCG. (Or other things I see adds for).

    I just find it ironic. I know they have to pay for this somehow. I would just think whomever they contract with could filter adds better. But what they hell do I know? Not much if you ask my wife. :bigsmile:

    It's not solely based on what you have searched. That said, the ones that are not based on your searches are probably paying the most money for advertising.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    I did an google search for Trader Joe's Cookie Butter the other day and now an ad for it pops up on my screen.

    Not thinking MFP is purposely advertising things that are against the TOS.
  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    actually, the ads are in part driven by your searches.
    Mine are all about cell phones right now because I've been looking at different plans online.
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Doubt that it is based on MY search results as I have not searched HCG. (Or other things I see adds for).

    I just find it ironic. I know they have to pay for this somehow. I would just think whomever they contract with could filter adds better. But what they hell do I know? Not much if you ask my wife. :bigsmile:

    Usually web sites can at the very least select the types of ads they will or will not allow, so it still seems unusual to me that MFP wouldn't be a bit more restrictive about it.
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    its all about the Benjamin's baby
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I don't think it's just searches but internet activity. Just being here on fitnesspal means you get adds for things like gyms and diet plans.
  • johnny_66
    johnny_66 Posts: 12 Member
    Why the hell am I seeing ads for it on the site? Do they not get with their ad people and tell them to filter out certain ads?

    Jpod , I'm sure MFP does not select the advertisements you are seeing. Most of that is driven from your profile on Google, Yahoo, Facebook, etc. You may have researched HGC at one time or visited a site that promoted it (not sure what HGC is). I may be off base about this but it seems to follow my research on the web. JMHO
  • pinto_bean
    pinto_bean Posts: 34 Member
    Mine is for Chryslers and I most certainly have not been searching for vehicles.

    Once I got a Pizza Hut ad, which is just plain wrong.
  • TinaDay1114
    TinaDay1114 Posts: 1,328 Member
    Actually, the other day I made mention of fairy dust and unicorn oil to spot reduce belly fat and got a warning from the MFP police about being sarcastic. So I doubt they would let me sell it on the site.

    D***! If they start banning sarcastic folks, this site's gonna get PRETTY empty. Wait, I --

    **sound of crickets**
  • Leslie85
    Leslie85 Posts: 265 Member
    Adds on here are based on search engines you use. If I searched for "russian women" on my google, my ads would be for mail order Russian brides...

    I was looking online at swimsuits yesterday and have an old Navy swim ad on my screen...

    Agreed. You must be doing a little searching on HCG :)

    I'm getting married in November- so most of my searching deals with save the dates, bridesmaid dresses and such...and that's what usually shows up on the side in my advertisements.
  • morgthom75
    morgthom75 Posts: 127 Member
    It's not MFP, its google ads. They are based on your internet history. If you search for sleeping bags, you'll get ads for camping gear. Doesn't mean you have to specifically search for HCG for them to show ads for it. Any searches for health or weight loss related topics would probably result in some sort of HCG ad.
  • SinkTheBismarck
    SinkTheBismarck Posts: 133
    I get ads for Burger King :sad:
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Just to reiterate what others have said - it is mostly based on YOUR searches. You may not have searched HCG, but you may have searched diet or weight loss something or other. Sometimes Herbal Magic shows up on my screen, but I have never searched for them. I do, however, sometimes search low calorie recipes and frequent healthy living websites. Another example: I was looking at shoes and dresses online and now there are ads for the Shoe Company and some customized evening dress company. I did not search either of these sites, but I searched similar products.
  • rebawagner
    rebawagner Posts: 199 Member
    its all about the Benjamin's baby
    TRUTH! It is how they have been able to have us use this FREE site! Just don't look if it bothers you.
  • tbellamy1
    tbellamy1 Posts: 353
    I think it goggle doing that. I heard that what ever you search for on your computer it shows the ads on sites like facebook and mfp. I was looking for car speakers and when I logged onto mfp I saw ads for car audio. Its kinda strange and very stalker like.:grumble:

    I wonder if I goggles murder what would come up as ads? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    I think it goggle doing that. I heard that what ever you search for on your computer it shows the ads on sites like facebook and mfp. I was looking for car speakers and when I logged onto mfp I saw ads for car audio. Its kinda strange and very stalker like.:grumble:

    I wonder if I goggles murder what would come up as ads? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    You can opt out, if you like. I did.

    http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/plugin/

    Of course, that has no bearing on non Google ads.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    ads are taylored to the articles and searches you do, if you see HCG talked about all over the place on here - it will start showing up in your ads. Ive been looking at shoes and spartan races lately so all my ads are based on that.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    nevermind redundant post is redundant.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    The adverts are based on what you search for. It doesn't necessarily mean you search for HCG, but if you search weight loss plans, supplements anything similar to that and it may just give you an advert for it. At the moment I have an advert above for "Zagg Ora - Loose (sp) weight by doing nothing even in your sleep, get your hotpants now!" :laugh:

    Also, a few days ago, I spent the whole evening searching and applying for jobs online. Now, around 75% of the ads on myfitnesspal are from online job recruiters such as reed, monster etc..
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    How about you just go ask a staffer?
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Actually, this is how I caught on that my husband was going to Vegas....

    Every single ad was for the Venetian!
  • dandur
    dandur Posts: 267 Member
    Get adblock plus to stop the ads and ghostery to stop from being tracked. Ta Da!

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