Better advertising

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Ashful

Minister of Fire
Mar 7, 2012
20,075
Philadelphia
Is it just me, or did the last forum update result in better than usual advertising?

[Hearth.com] Better advertising

I mean, I like Rockford Chimney and SuperCedars as much as the next guy, but this is far more entertaining.
 
Google. We block by categories such as drugs, sex, politics, etc....Some get through.
 
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Or is it a reflection of other browsing done on your machine? Targeted for you?
 
It is a combination. But majority is your browsing.
 
Or is it a reflection of other browsing done on your machine? Targeted for you?
Yeah, that's what you would think! But this is appearing on a brand new business machine with no Google or other profile associated with it. On my home machine, I do get targeted ads, but they're all crap for fixing various "old house" problems or tractors. I honestly wish I had time to make that sort of browsing my hobby. ;lol
 
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I largely get ads for Bra's... I have targeted ads turned off so it has nothing to do with search history.

"Ad personalization is off. Google showed this ad based on general factors like:
  • The time of day
  • The website you're on
  • Your general location (like your country or city)"
 
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Bras are more fun to look at than auto parts, anyway.

v--- staring at an Advance Auto Parts ad, right now.
 
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