Google toolbar, firefox, Google serach and all the nice stuff you installed in your computer i am sure they are sending some nice info to your BIG EYE in the sky Mr google. I guess i have to run to the local internet cafes to have some privacy soon.
Google's business is to aggregate everyone's use of the Internet and to recreate the Internet around you, personally. The reason AdSense will be number one in the long run is it will not only publish ads that are relevant to a site, but it will also focus on the user. I am happy to trade my use of the Internet for what Google is doing with my browsing habits. Anyone who thinks they can stay ahead of Google is wrong. You may have 10 computers at 10 different locations to perform click-fraud, Google has 10,000 computers all over the world assimilating everyone's browsing habits and will find the fraudsters. Anyone cheating the system is really cheating those working hard for their money.
Couldn't have said it better. I agree 100% .. Perhaps kicking out those publishers with less conversion rate and using that fine excuse Go google! "Do no evil" -- their policy
My opinion is that they allready have some sort of click-fraud tracking system. I have a small side project where I have in AdSense ad, just as a counter. Sometimes (not often) when I check the page after changes, I might see an interesting ad and I click it. Later I can see my click in the reports, but without earnings - so Google has banned my click.
oh yes you are right dude and if you had read the whole thread you would have already known this before
You know that clicking on your own ads are a ToS violation and will give you a good chance of getting banned?