Very nasty ad on VJ front page

[Adventine 3,214]

Usually I have no problem with the ads on VJ, but this one was really bad. Disgusting. 

 

I am not sure why Google Ads thought this was a good thing to show me - my browsing history doesn't have anything remotely similar.

 

I am including a screenshot below to illustrate how nasty this ad is. I am sure I am not the only person turned off by seeing this giant full page ad on my screen.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 31, 2022 by Adventine

[Boiler 46,209]

Adblock Plus is the solution

[Adventine 3,214]

I use Adblock on most websites, but if I turn it on for VJ, this site prevents me from reading any of the threads.

 

Not to mention it's a bad first impression of VJ for any casual first time visitor.

[Boiler 46,209]

It is down to which you find more annoying, on my phone I see it with ads and it is very close call, personal preference.

[Family 4,254]

I would prefer to be less paranoid, but am afraid to talk about…lol

 

 

https://www.khou.com/article/tech/is-your-phone-listening-to-you/285-982a6bde-9602-435b-ba48-cef29e29faa7

Do you ever get the feeling your phone is listening to everything you say?

Maybe you started seeing ads for products you were talking about?

We've all wondered if your smartphone or device is eavesdropping on you. Now a new investigation sheds new light on this old debate.

[Family 4,254]

My browsing history since joining VJ may be irreparably compromised….and I may need serious legal help to convince anyone that I am of stable mind and body. I may be doomed.

 

I suppose I should prepare a “ VJ made me do it “ argument…

 

 

[laylalex 7,300]

Normally, I get shoes and clothes and makeup, but recently I have been getting a LOT of ads for a specific "chat with interesting women" website on here, just out of the blue. 

 

And yes, I am the only one with access to this laptop. (I did ask my other half, just in case. )

[Palawan 131]

15 hours ago, Adventine said:

Usually I have no problem with the ads on VJ, but this one was really bad. Disgusting. 

 

I am not sure why Google Ads thought this was a good thing to show me - my browsing history doesn't have anything remotely similar.

 

I am including a screenshot below to illustrate how nasty this ad is. I am sure I am not the only person turned off by seeing this giant full page ad on my screen.

 

 

 

 

You can always close your account and move on.

 

Participation is voluntary 

[SalishSea 18,183]

On 8/31/2022 at 2:12 PM, Adventine said:

Usually I have no problem with the ads on VJ, but this one was really bad. Disgusting. 

 

I am not sure why Google Ads thought this was a good thing to show me - my browsing history doesn't have anything remotely similar.

 

I am including a screenshot below to illustrate how nasty this ad is. I am sure I am not the only person turned off by seeing this giant full page ad on my screen.

 

 

 

 

Totally agree.  And I'm a nurse - very hard to gross me out.