Adsense and Digg

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by RatDog, May 20, 2006.

  1. #1
    I came across this posting in the Google Adsense Guidelines Group. I'm very surprised at what this says because Digg seems like a legitimate way to drive traffic. Can anyone corroborate what this says?

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    A while back I emailed Google about using Digg and here is the response
    - hope this helps..

    Thank you for your email.

    While the service provided by digg.com does not explicitly violate our
    program policies at this time, should you choose to make use of, please
    keep in mind that you will be held responsible for any invalid click
    activity that might occur as a result of this type of site promotion.
    Additionally, any services or programs designed to drive traffic or
    unnatural attention to a site displaying Google ads are considered to
    violate our terms of service. Please use caution in taking part in
    digg.com or other similar promotional programs.

    For additional questions, please visit our AdSense Support site at
    https://www.google.com/support/adsense or feel free to reply to this
    email.

    Your input is greatly appreciated.
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    RatDog, May 20, 2006 IP
  2. Jarodboy

    Jarodboy Prominent Member

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    Damn, the digg request threads are going to finish after readings this...
     
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  3. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    Of course, the way that Digg is supposed to work is that site visitors Digg sites -- not site owners.
     
    Will.Spencer, May 20, 2006 IP
  4. Dreamchaser

    Dreamchaser Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for those updates ratdog !

    Cheers,
    Dreamchaser
     
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  5. tonyinabox

    tonyinabox Peon

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    omg, they said it is unnatural attention!
     
    tonyinabox, May 20, 2006 IP