Against TOS?

Discussion in 'Google' started by xoise, Jul 16, 2007.

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    I'm thinking about putting an over 18 verification on the pages on one of my sites with adult content, but worried that google wouldn't be able to index them then. Would it break any rules if I had it ignore the age verification just for googlebot?
     
    xoise, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  2. cldnails

    cldnails Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't think so, allowing the bot to see 'protected' pages is exactly what the NYTimes does. Also, it's not against TOS to block it either. ;)
     
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  3. Jerlene.net

    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    There would be no indexing problem. Just don't run AdSense on it and you'll have no problems.
     
    Jerlene.net, Jul 16, 2007 IP
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    kodut Well-Known Member

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    it wont hurt you untill you use unethical methods to creep up the rankings
     
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    theo-zzzz Notable Member

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    #5
    That's cloaking
     
    theo-zzzz, Jul 17, 2007 IP
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    comcast Peon

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  7. StarkReality

    StarkReality Peon

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    Adsense and the bot are two totally different things. You are fine with a warning page, google will index it as any other page/site. Stay away from trying to hide the warning page from the googlebot, it could get your site banned for cloaking without any benefits on the other hand.
     
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    LeoSeo Well-Known Member

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    You can use "noindex, follow" on the <head></head> of verification page so bot can start indexing with the next pages
     
    LeoSeo, Jul 17, 2007 IP
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    usbiz Active Member

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    yes it seem to be
     
    usbiz, Jul 17, 2007 IP