Is this kind of site against Adsense policy?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by mike323, Aug 15, 2007.

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    This video site is made up entirely of links to outside video content. Is this site against Adsense policy?

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    mike323, Aug 15, 2007 IP
  2. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    I suppose you could argue that it was contentless since all the videos are hosted elsewhere, which would be against the TOS.
    Equally, you could argue that the links, thumbnails and descriptions were content, which would make it kind of acceptable.
    What I can say is that I wouldn't risk placing AdSense on a site like this myself.
    A grey area methinks.
     
    CountryBoy, Aug 16, 2007 IP
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    MafiaMaster Peon

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    Eh, I am not too sure actually. I think it might be acceptable, but you'd have to go contact adsense about it to get approval. What about all those video sites that use YouTube videos? Adsense is fine on those.
     
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    Its acceptable. Its like all of those meta-search engines.... the content doesnt belong to the site but it doesnt violate adsense TOS so long as copyrights arent infringed upon. However I could see a site like this getting de-listed.
     
    mxjoy, Aug 16, 2007 IP
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    it's not against the tos .

    i dont like video sites and adsense together. it's better to avoid from adsense , if you have a video site. (this is just my personal opinion)
     
    trichnosis, Aug 17, 2007 IP