Is it ok?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by twin, Apr 25, 2007.

  1. #1
    Today I enter my digg profile and saw this ad (ads by google)

    Mario Smith Blog
    Enjoy reading articles on my site Also check out
    the ads !
    tudsy.blogspot.com

    I think It is against TOS but google accept it...
     
    twin, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  2. Adpubster

    Adpubster Peon

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    #2
    Might be, you can report the ad if you choose.
     
    Adpubster, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  3. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    You mean you actually saw those words in an 'Ads by Google' ad unit? If they were in the ad itself I suppose AdWords must have accepted it.

    If it's anywhere else on the page then it isn't allowed.
     
    CountryBoy, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    qwestcommunications Notable Member

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    Its against TOS.
     
    qwestcommunications, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  5. twin

    twin Well-Known Member

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    Exactly Ads by Google, and thats why I wander.
     
    twin, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  6. The Stealthy One

    The Stealthy One Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    #6
    You don't really think Google personally checks each ad, do you?
     
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  7. sufi

    sufi Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Just under header, Digg has Adsense ads..

    I don't know whats the problem here?

    Oops.. Just noticed the check out my ads thing..
     
    sufi, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  8. mooiness

    mooiness Peon

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    @twin: so this dude Mario Smith (a.k.a. tudsy) advertised his blog with those exact words using AdWords.

    The quick answer - it is not illegal for him to advertise this way. However, if he said those exact words on his blog then it'd violate the AdSense TOS.

    In this instance, he's using a loophole to his advantage.
     
    mooiness, Apr 25, 2007 IP