Revenue Sharing But.. Is This Modifying The Code?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by zibapo, Dec 6, 2007.

  1. #1
    I'm about the add a adsense revenue sharing feature to my website similar to DigitalPoint.

    I have a question in mind which I couldn't find in the forums.

    As users can mention the colors of the adsense banners from adsense control panel, the colors that they create may look ugly in my website.

    I prefer that all ads are displayed with the color scheme I choose. I can use the code below:
    google_color_border = "FF8888";
    google_color_bg = "FFCCCC";
    google_color_link = "000066";
    google_color_url = "222222";
    google_color_text = "222222";

    in the adsense code and whatever colors users select in their adsense control panel I can display the colors I want.

    But, this will be modifying the code I think. Or will it?

    What can I do to solve this issue?

    Thanks.
     
    zibapo, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  2. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    Technically, yes this is modifing the code. Modifing the code is described as "altering the code after it has been generated via Google AdSense account", but they would really never know and this is how much revenue sharing backends work.
     
    astup1didiot, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    zibapo Peon

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    So, you think they can block my account if they understand it but they won't be able to understand it easily?

    When I check the code in Digitalpoint I see the codes below:
    google_color_border = "FF8888";
    google_color_bg = "FFCCCC";
    google_color_link = "000066";
    google_color_url = "222222";
    google_color_text = "222222";

    Do you think they are hardcoded or colors are determined by the users?
     
    zibapo, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    They are hard coded.
     
    astup1didiot, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  5. zibapo

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    So, this means that it is ok to use like that?

    Or, is Digitalpoint violating the TOC or because digitalpoint is a premium user and has the right to do so?

    I'm new in to adsense. Do you think I should do this?
     
    zibapo, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    ForgottenCreature Notable Member

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    They're not breaking any terms.
     
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  7. zibapo

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    Is, using the same color codes with everyones adsense id although it is set different in adsense control panel not violating the terms or Digitalpoint is not violating the terms?

    Soryy couldn2t understand very well. :(
     
    zibapo, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  8. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    I'm just saying, technically its a TOS violation, but they couldn't really know since it looks just like generated code, its a catch 22.
     
    astup1didiot, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    Barti1987 Well-Known Member

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    When Google says you can't change the code, it means you can't alter it to make the font's different, change the ads standards using Javascript.

    If you dynamically alter the code to fit specific colors, publisher/channel id, image/text or ad sizes, you should be fine. As a matter of fact, I was once told by Google that I am allowed to place HTML comments between variables (for some Adsense Revenue site I was working on).

    Peace,

    Peace,
     
    Barti1987, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    Dreads Well-Known Member

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    i believe it isnt against their TOS, yet if you are starting a forum and decide to "pay per post" then you not only violated your agreement, but all of your forum member's agreements, you should make sure that doesnt happen.
     
    Dreads, Dec 7, 2007 IP
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    My system won't be paying per post. I own a content sharing website and the system gives users a point howmuch they contribute to the website like howmuch they share, they comment etc.. And the ads of that user will be shown as much as their point..

    Nice to hear that such a system is not breaking the TOS.

    Thanks very much.
     
    zibapo, Dec 8, 2007 IP