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Sjshanl
10-06-2020, 08:54 AM
If we’re not allowed to post any political references I wonder why the site has several political ads posted? The source of the ads probably answers that question.

coffeebean
10-06-2020, 08:56 AM
I have an ad blocker on my laptop so I don't see any ads at all.

graciegirl
10-06-2020, 08:58 AM
The ads you see are from cookies that are personal to you. You see ads based on your interests.

Technically, this type of tracking isn’t tracking you as an individual; it’s just a side effect of the places your computer has visited. Any computer that happens to view product X will likely see ads for X as they visit other sites.

For example this ad ( THAT I CAN SEE AND YOU CAN'T) is one of a rug I have coveted for our lanai;

Nourison Prismatic PRS-16 Rugs | Rugs Direct (https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Nourison-Prismatic-PRS16/141286/227536?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=retargeting&utm_campaign=Lower%20Funnel%20Retargeting)

Lindsyburnsy
10-06-2020, 09:03 AM
Not so. I have no interest in any of those political ads, or all of the health aids, etc.

charlieo1126@gmail.com
10-06-2020, 09:33 AM
I assume they are paid ads, just like you would find in any newspaper, magazine or other paid sites. Does anyone think this site is someone hobby?

Stu from NYC
10-06-2020, 10:02 AM
The ads you see are from cookies that are personal to you. You see ads based on your interests.

And you see them over and over and over

Bikeracer2009
10-06-2020, 10:10 AM
I see a lot of bike related ads and motorcycle ads. What's up with that?

Carla B
10-06-2020, 10:34 AM
I see a lot of bike related ads and motorcycle ads. What's up with that?

Google knows you like bikes.

justjim
10-06-2020, 02:43 PM
I have an ad blocker on my laptop so I don't see any ads at all.

Ad blocker? Is this software that you can purchase? Do you mind sharing this on this site? Never thought anything like that was available but I have never claimed to be the brightest bulb in the ceiling especially when it comes to computers/IPads/smart phones etc. :coolsmiley:

JohnN
10-06-2020, 07:37 PM
adblock plus is free to use as an extension. Also, clean your computer cookies regularly

DeanFL
10-06-2020, 08:54 PM
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gee, I have a very old computer with vacuum tubes. The political ads I'm seeing are for some guy Ronald Reagan. Hmm he seems kinda old, not sure if he'll win.
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Northwoods
10-06-2020, 08:56 PM
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gee, I have a very old computer with vacuum tubes. The political ads I'm seeing are for some guy Ronald Reagan. Hmm he seems kinda old, not sure if he'll win.
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Funny. And refreshing..

Stu from NYC
10-06-2020, 09:13 PM
Funny. And refreshing..

In a very non political way:bigbow:

Topspinmo
10-06-2020, 09:45 PM
Google knows you like bikes.

Goggle knows everything you do online.

Two Bills
10-07-2020, 03:50 AM
I have Adblock Plus, and something else that stop other sites tracking me from DuckDuckGo.
Never see an advert on TOTV.

Girlcopper
10-07-2020, 05:13 AM
Not so. I have no interest in any of those political ads, or all of the health aids, etc.
Well, someone in your house or using your computer does