Anti-Tobacco Products

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by ChrisJacobson, Aug 11, 2009.

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    I'm running a site with AdSense on it right now and I also sell private advertising as well. I've been approached by a company that specializes in a smokeless cigarette that is aimed to help people to quit smoking.

    I know AdSense doesn't any tobacco products on the same page as their ads, but this product is simply a vapor-based piece of plastic that you put your lips around and inhale with. There is no tobacco or any other drug involved.

    Would accepting this ad from the advertiser be in violation of AdSense's TOS?
     
    ChrisJacobson, Aug 11, 2009 IP
  2. viron86

    viron86 Active Member

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    if smokeless cigarette is injurious to health then it is not allowed
     
    viron86, Aug 11, 2009 IP
  3. ChrisJacobson

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    It's not injurious at all. It's simply a plastic tube with water in it that releases vapor.

    It gives the addict something to do rather than smoke a harmful cigarette.
     
    ChrisJacobson, Aug 11, 2009 IP
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    fishfinder Active Member

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    Why don't you email google about it??

    I'd assume its alright, but you never know with the powers of G.

    Is there nicotine in it??

    d.
     
    fishfinder, Aug 11, 2009 IP
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    Nope, no nicotine at all. But I'm worried it may be classified as tobacco paraphernalia or something. I'll see what Google has to say.
     
    ChrisJacobson, Aug 11, 2009 IP
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    Yes. I know they offer cigarette with less nicotine & also with water vapour. I saw several ads on many website & popup also.

    But main matter is they contain product related to nicotine.


    So No Adsense........
     
    piratesbi, Aug 11, 2009 IP
  7. Jeehan

    Jeehan Well-Known Member

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    Nop its not ok to place adsense.
     
    Jeehan, Aug 12, 2009 IP