I'm probably in minority but...

Sandy,

I'm with Dien on this one. Haven't seen any ads such as you've discussed! The strongest one has been for a Teriyaki franchise.

BTW.. saw a recent study a couple of weeks ago in the news.. Violent games do not cause violent people. (Not even in kids.)

Pete

I am seeing the ad Sandi refers to right now. But only after I went back to actually view it. So, thank you Dien. I think the great content in this forum has helped to boost my immune system to banner ads and fly right past those war games. But for Sandi and others, maybe you could pull the plug on 'em.

Rod

Pete, have to disagree with you on the violence thing. Just go to a playground and see who/what the kids are imitating in their play. Better yet, try reading the news stories about all the copycat imitators and who/what THEY SAY they are trying to be like. It's frightening!

Studies can be frauds, too, don't forget...and many of them are just that. The media only reports on those things that fit their agenda...everything else is relegated to mini-spots and hidden places or not mentioned at all. You see, that kind of whitewash of things fits their sadistic movie ads, weaponry ads, ads for violent games and sites, etc ad nauseum. Simply because someone says it is so doesn't make it so.

Rod, you didn't happen to get the URL of that ad, did you?

Thanks, Dien, for the response and willingness to modify things. You're the #1 reason this forum maintains it's quality.

Sandi Bowman

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by Sandi Bowman

Rod, you didn't happen to get the URL of that ad, did you?

Yes, I need the URL to be able to block it... If anyone has a URL of an ad they'd like blocked and you don't want to post it, you can PM or email me...

I think I'm more-or-less happy to block anything that's not really "relevant"... Google's "contextual" advertising doesn't always get it "right"!

Best wishes,

Dien