Is this TOS violation?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by pixads, Mar 6, 2006.

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Is it a TOS violation?

Poll closed Mar 16, 2006.
  1. Yes

    7 vote(s)
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  2. No

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%
  1. #1
    "We run all the free accounts not to make a profit but to break-even each month. When you login to view your website stats we show you a banner ad at the top of your stats page, and in the left menu we run Google Adsense and some text links for hand-picked advertisers that will convert well with our members."
    I know it's not like saying hey click on the ads and I am sure Google agreed to this text. Is it because the site is famous or ...?
     
    pixads, Mar 6, 2006 IP
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  2. tbarr60

    tbarr60 Notable Member

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    It looks like a violation on two fronts: drawing attention to the ad and having ads in a restricted (log in) section.
     
    tbarr60, Mar 6, 2006 IP
  3. pixads

    pixads Well-Known Member

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    You can have ads in restricted area but not on a registration confirmation page...
     
    pixads, Mar 6, 2006 IP
  4. corinaw

    corinaw Not Banned

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    #4
    That is sooo surprising!

    It's not super overt, but mentioning how the site is supported would seem to violate the below policy.

    Incentives
    Web pages may not include incentives of any kind for users to click on ads. This includes encouraging users to click on the ads or to visit the advertisers' sites as well as drawing any undue attention to the ads. For example, your site cannot contain phrases such as "click here," "support us," "visit these links," or other similar language that could apply to any ad, regardless of content. These activities are strictly prohibited in order to avoid potential inflation of advertiser costs. In addition, publishers may not bring unnatural attention to sites displaying ads or referral buttons through unsolicited mass emails or unwanted advertisements on third-party websites. Publishers are also not permitted to use deceptive or unnatural means to draw attention to or incite clicks on referral buttons
     
    corinaw, Mar 6, 2006 IP
  5. devin

    devin Guest

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    #5
    i hope that's not your site, pixads. :D
     
    devin, Mar 6, 2006 IP
  6. pixads

    pixads Well-Known Member

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    Nope. It's not mine but it is a Google PR10 site.
     
    pixads, Mar 6, 2006 IP
  7. corinaw

    corinaw Not Banned

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    Oh my gosh it is a 10.

    Pixads you deserive an award for actually reading the faq's and tos. I signed up for the same service 10 months ago and missed all that.

    green rep coming your way!
     
    corinaw, Mar 7, 2006 IP
  8. pixads

    pixads Well-Known Member

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    10X corinaw :)
     
    pixads, Mar 7, 2006 IP