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06-28-2008, 09:58 PM
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somewhat questionable advertising
I have to ask if I'm the only one seeing these ads on the main forum page?
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06-28-2008, 10:19 PM
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I did not get that advertisement. I just went and looked and had one from Progressive. Did you click on it? Anything good? Just kidding!!
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06-28-2008, 10:21 PM
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I am not getting them, but could you send me a link?
Last edited by brian john; 06-28-2008 at 10:27 PM.
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06-28-2008, 11:24 PM
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I see the ads too, and frankly, I'm disgusted with them.
I mean really! Software for a grand??? Geez Louise! That's 4 tanks of gas these days!
And EC Magazine showing a non-GFI receptacle IN a body of water?!?!?!
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06-29-2008, 12:02 AM
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Master Apprentice
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
I am not getting them, but could you send me a link?
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Glad I wasn't the first to ask....
Oh and 480 that lake is accessible by qualified personnell only.
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06-29-2008, 12:17 AM
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"A" inside wireman
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What am I the only guy that doesn't have any ads on the side line?
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06-29-2008, 12:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by randomkiller
What am I the only guy that doesn't have any ads on the side line?
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You have no ads on there at all? Weird.....
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06-29-2008, 12:37 AM
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"A" inside wireman
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I have that at the bottom of the page but nothing at all on the side lines.
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06-29-2008, 12:45 AM
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Targeted Advertising. That's all it is. The WWW ain't no dummy. If you use your computer long enough on-line, you'll start seeing ads that are geared toward your computer usage.
The reason I see EC Mag and Estimating software is that is the stuff I typically search for. Probably the same goes for RK.
Those of you who don't see anything probably have your security settings at or near maximum, and don't allow a lot of cookies.
That said..... Dowmace, we need to have a little chat. 
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06-29-2008, 07:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by randomkiller
What am I the only guy that doesn't have any ads on the side line?
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No. I'm clean too.
Dowmace, that is highly questionable. I doubt it is intentional on Nathan's part. I think 480 has the explanation.
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06-29-2008, 03:59 PM
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Golden Controls
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
Targeted Advertising. That's all it is. The WWW ain't no dummy. If you use your computer long enough on-line, you'll start seeing ads that are geared toward your computer usage.
The reason I see EC Mag and Estimating software is that is the stuff I typically search for. Probably the same goes for RK.
Those of you who don't see anything probably have your security settings at or near maximum, and don't allow a lot of cookies.
That said..... Dowmace, we need to have a little chat.
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well I was using my desktop which is rare, it's full of crap, I believe your right because when I use my laptop I see the EC ads and such.
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06-30-2008, 08:19 AM
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The only ads I ever see in the right hand column are bonefied forum sponsors. Someone has to pay to keep this forum operating, in addition to the moderators time.
Work'in For That Free Tee . . .
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06-30-2008, 05:47 PM
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There are absolutely viruses out there that recognize where a banner or sidebar ad would be and overlay their smut ads. Happened to me. Run a good virus program, and you'll be back in business.
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06-30-2008, 06:28 PM
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Not coming through on my computer. 
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06-30-2008, 08:43 PM
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Not coming through on my computer. |
And that would make you...?(Choose one):
1. Sad.
2. Happy.
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06-30-2008, 10:57 PM
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Golden Controls
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MDShunk
There are absolutely viruses out there that recognize where a banner or sidebar ad would be and overlay their smut ads. Happened to me. Run a good virus program, and you'll be back in business.
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ran lavasoft adaware, and updated and ran AVG antivirus, back to the normal sponsors 
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07-01-2008, 01:23 AM
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"A" inside wireman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dowmace
ran lavasoft adaware, and updated and ran AVG antivirus, back to the normal sponsors |
See what you pick up on those porn sites? STD's for your pc.
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07-01-2008, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MDShunk
There are absolutely viruses out there that recognize where a banner or sidebar ad would be and overlay their smut ads. Happened to me. Run a good virus program, and you'll be back in business.
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Maybe that is my problem . . .
I run Symantec Antivirus, latest definitions, with regularly.
Work'in For That Free Tee . . .
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07-01-2008, 02:18 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HighWirey
Maybe that is my problem . . .
I run Symantec Antivirus, latest definitions, with regularly.
Work'in For That Free Tee . . .
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I run two anti virus programs everytime I log off the net, and have never had any issues. Most of my friends who have wives and kids that surf the net have had at least two trips to the repair shop for things picked up on the net.
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07-01-2008, 02:44 PM
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I didnt get any of the stuff reported here, thankfully.
I use "eset nod32" Anti virus software, it does exactly what it says on the tin.
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