Is StumbleExchange a Violation of the Google TOS?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by kapengbarako, Jan 24, 2007.

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    I just came across a website Stumble Exchange where users apparently can exchange stumbles with each other. With this kind of setup, though it may be done manually, it is violating the TOS of Google (if you're site has Google Adsense in it)?

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    kapengbarako, Jan 24, 2007 IP
  2. Mr_Kumar

    Mr_Kumar Notable Member

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    I think 'NO'. Though I do not remember all TOS of Adsense, but I am sure NO TOS is violated.
     
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    hhheng Banned

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    Do you need to install any script in your website to exchange links with others? Or just manually add links in your website? If it's manually added links, then it's be ok.
     
    hhheng, Jan 25, 2007 IP
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    Cryogenius Peon

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    It's a new method to promote sites now, try it before google says NO.
     
    2046, Jan 25, 2007 IP
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    MTbiker Well-Known Member

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    It's not connected to your site and it's not spamming, so I don't see any problem.
     
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    ravianz Notable Member

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    its fair i think. everything is manual and i think there is no problem using www.stumblexchange.com or something like that
     
    ravianz, Jan 25, 2007 IP
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    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    ..it's not new..
    since users are not incentiviced to click, or even to go to your site i dont see how it could break any TOS.. it's just like Del.ico.us or other social-bookmarking services.
    of course don't take MY word for it, if you are unsure, send an email to Adsense support, then post their answer here!
     
    Tearabite, Jan 28, 2007 IP