Need some advice

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by AppleGirl, Aug 29, 2009.

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    Hi, I have a doubt about adsense. I own a paid to click site and didn't know it was against their tos. I mean I've read the tos a few times but didn't find the exact words where they say they don't allow a ptc site. Only that I can't encourage people to click. Anyway I removed the adsense code right away. Good thing they didn't ban me, and I'm surprised they accepted the site.

    Now I plan to start a blog and use adsense there but there are $20 left my account. I think it would be fair if they were substracted. Oh and to add something, the clicks were not forced and that amount was made in 1-1,5 months and I didn't click any so they were all valid. I wanted to contact them but didn't find any support email, only questions and answers and the support forum so I asked my question there and someone said I can use adsense again without any problem and if it was a problem they would have banned me already. But I don't want to risk it, so maye someone here knows better. Can I use my account again like nothing happened? They will see the source of the clicks and I don't want to get banned when I reach the payout.

    ps: While reading some older post here I found the contact email, great forum :)
    So now my only question is the one above. What do you think I should do? Explain the situation and tell them to substract the money or continue like nothing happened? Thanks is advance.
     
    AppleGirl, Aug 29, 2009 IP
  2. Nonny

    Nonny Notable Member

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    Well, your choices are to stop using Adsense forever, or just keep using and see what happens, knowing there is a small risk that your account could be banned. You are probably OK if your new blog doesn't violate any of the Program Policies (which you should reread again very carefully - the "no pay to click sites" rule is listed under the Content Guidelines. Get more detailed explanations here).
     
    Nonny, Aug 29, 2009 IP
  3. TheDataPlanet.com

    TheDataPlanet.com Well-Known Member

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    Your best bet is to not use adsense on such a site. Never.
     
    TheDataPlanet.com, Aug 29, 2009 IP
  4. AppleGirl

    AppleGirl Greenhorn

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    Thanks for your answers guys, I'll continue to use it then :)
     
    AppleGirl, Aug 30, 2009 IP
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    zinghana Well-Known Member

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    I would not risk being banned over a silly paid to click site, maybe move on from that and concentrate on a better niche / site, Best of luck Darl
     
    zinghana, Aug 30, 2009 IP
  6. AvidBiometrics

    AvidBiometrics Peon

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    Yeah. If you get banned all of your other future sights (that you might want to build legitimately) will be banned. Just play by the rules.
     
    AvidBiometrics, Aug 30, 2009 IP