Google ads in the forum?

[Grim]

The end.

So all it takes to suspend an adsense account is a handful of clicks every day for one week from a few computers in the same network? That is ... interesting.

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[Gryzor]

Heh, yes, but it's not that simple; it certainly is feasible to bring down someone you got a grudge against, but Google *does* check whereas any suspicious clicking activity is malevolent...

[robcfg]

Sure, but that's an overreaction.


It's not that TFM set up a whole ad-clicking server farm to get millions of dollars out of it. Specially when there are companies out there living of such schemes and are not shot down like us.


On my side the can GFO. Thank you for all the trouble, it was worth at least to try it! When I have a little time, I'll make my yearly contribution for wiki maintenance to keep the CPC Love flowing!


Regards,
Rob

[Gryzor]

Nah, he didn't, but Google is sensitive and doesn't tolerate ad-clicking schemes, big or small; just consider that their reputation depends on that. After all, if advertisers feel they are paying for schemes, they'll just stop doing it. So I don't blame them, even though I think they could be a bit more lenient after I explained to them my practice.


Presumably you can trick the system, if you have the infrastructure, but it needs to be fairly elaborate.


Yeah, it was worth trying. Too bad it had to end, and doubly bad for me - hope I don't need to run another Adsense scheme in the future!


Thanks mate, really appreciate it

[gerald]

It's time to ditch Google analytics and switch to Piwik 
They do not want to support us, why supporting them.

[Gryzor]

...because GA is better?


Seriously, I did try Piwik a while ago and have been following its progress; it's a very impressive project indeed, but let's face it, not as good as GA

[AMSDOS]

So, basically have static images that will bother users, while the advertisers won't even know it? Nah, I'll pass:D

Didn't realise a bit of cleavage would bother users. 

[BluesBrothers]

Didn't realise a bit of cleavage would bother users. 

Excessive wear on the trousers you see

[Bryce]

Excessive wear on the trousers you see

Am I the only one here who reads the Forum naked?? 

Bryce.

[Gryzor]

Am I the only one here who reads the Forum naked?? 

Bryce.

We all know you're an advanced user, no need to brag about it.

[AMSDOS]

Excessive wear on the trousers you see

Oh I see, too much of the British Paints being used.