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[EgoDogg]

5 minutes ago, Moo Daeng said:

I know perfectly well how it works as that's the field I've worked in for the last 20 years. This is was Igo said too at the time but didn't bother to reply once I added the following: There is a simple way to test this by either clearing your browser caches or using incognito mode. Neither made any difference. The only thing I had been reading at the time was mainstream news sources.....and for my own development I have to clear caches countless times a day when testing certain things. 

If these ads were tightly targeted based on recent history I would get nothing but bicycle parts at the moment. I don't have any on this forum but do see them on other sites. All I got now is dishwashers and Buicks.

The ads here have always been on the intrusive and loose end of the spectrum. That's nothing new.

 

I also work in the field of advertising. I kinda roll my eyes at the 'based on search history' comment, because it isn't always the case. If an advertiser goes hard and bumps up their spend (very likely), it will show to a more broad audience group. Publishers have the option to limit categories or topics that can be advertised on your site. But it requires a much more pro-active approach by the publisher (website) and doesn't really make a ton of sense to do from a monetization standpoint as you're leaving Ad Revenue on the table. 

But Igo and company most likely didn't choose to place the ads here either. Just a matter of circumstance, most likely.

[Ornias]

[EgoDogg]

1 minute ago, EgoDogg said:

I also work in the field of advertising. I kinda roll my eyes at the 'based on search history' comment, because it isn't always the case. If an advertiser goes hard and bumps up their spend (very likely), it will show to a more broad audience group. Publishers have the option to limit categories or topics that can be advertised on your site. But it requires a much more pro-active approach by the publisher (website) and doesn't really make a ton of sense to do from a monetization standpoint as you're leaving Ad Revenue on the table. 

But Igo and company most likely didn't choose to place the ads here either. Just a matter of circumstance, most likely.

To add to this, if there were mentions of guns, or chat on the forums regarding the January 6th events, chances are some keywords on the forum itself is what triggered these ads. It's often contextual to what's on the page. This post alone can result in ads about tactical gear on this page.

[LinvilleGorge]

4 minutes ago, EgoDogg said:

I also work in the field of advertising. I kinda roll my eyes at the 'based on search history' comment, because it isn't always the case. If an advertiser goes hard and bumps up their spend (very likely), it will show to a more broad audience group. Publishers have the option to limit categories or topics that can be advertised on your site. But it requires a much more pro-active approach by the publisher (website) and doesn't really make a ton of sense to do from a monetization standpoint as you're leaving Ad Revenue on the table. 

But Igo and company most likely didn't choose to place the ads here either. Just a matter of circumstance, most likely.

All I can say is that I've never seen any body armor ads on this site and my wife used to sell the stuff.

[cookinbrak]

Nope. I have ads for Discovery+ and a.c. repairs, neither of which I looked for. 

 

And midget porn, but I blame others.

[CRA]

I mean the huddle isn't Facebook.   But it clearly pulls to some degree your personal activity to aid in the ads.  For example,  I see all kinds of self health books on How to Deal with Always Being Right With Your Hot Football Takes.  

[Moo Daeng]

5 minutes ago, EgoDogg said:

To add to this, if there were mentions of guns, or chat on the forums regarding the January 6th events, chances are some keywords on the forum itself is what triggered these ads. It's often contextual to what's on the page. This post alone can result in ads about tactical gear on this page.

Good point.

Regardless, the Huddle  as an entity is not receptive to any sort of criticism. It's always been pretty stubborn and I don't expect this request to be given any sort of genuine consideration. The default response is to blame or be antagonistic toward the individual bringing it up.

[Harbingers]

4 minutes ago, CRA said:

I mean the huddle isn't Facebook.   But it clearly pulls to some degree your personal activity to aid in the ads.  For example,  I see all kinds of self health books on How to Deal with Always Being Right With Your Hot Football Takes.  

I must disagree. I have never once gotten an ad targeted remotely close to me. For example my adds are currently both old lady cloths and Trumper-esque cloths with an extra add for a stethoscope apparently it’s but one get one free. 

[Brooklyn 3.0]

People see ads on here?

[Moo Daeng]

35 minutes ago, EgoDogg said:

I also work in the field of advertising. I kinda roll my eyes at the 'based on search history' comment, because it isn't always the case. If an advertiser goes hard and bumps up their spend (very likely), it will show to a more broad audience group. Publishers have the option to limit categories or topics that can be advertised on your site. But it requires a much more pro-active approach by the publisher (website) and doesn't really make a ton of sense to do from a monetization standpoint as you're leaving Ad Revenue on the table. 

But Igo and company most likely didn't choose to place the ads here either. Just a matter of circumstance, most likely.

But did chose to blame me when I mentioned it. I simply thought they might care to know.

Edited March 24, 2021 by Moo Daeng

[TheMostInterestingMan]

48 minutes ago, Moo Daeng said:

I know perfectly well how it works as that's the field I've worked in for the last 20 years. This is was Igo said too at the time but didn't bother to reply once I added the following: There is a simple way to test this by either clearing your browser caches or using incognito mode. Neither made any difference. The only thing I had been reading at the time was mainstream news sources.....and for my own development I have to clear caches countless times a day when testing certain things. 

If these ads were tightly targeted based on recent history I would get nothing but bicycle parts at the moment. I don't have any on this forum but do see them on other sites. All I got now is dishwashers and Buicks.

The ads here have always been on the intrusive and loose end of the spectrum. That's nothing new.

 

Guess we all just have to take your word for it then. For what it’s worth, I don’t personally remember any of the ads you mentioned. But what do I know? 
 

Also, OP is right. Watson may well be innocent but none of us know the details. It’s pure speculation on anyone’s part. Why side one way or another before things play out in court? Seems irresponsible at best.

Edited March 24, 2021 by TheMostInterestingMan

[Moo Daeng]

5 minutes ago, TheMostInterestingMan said:

Guess we all just have to take your word for it then. For what it’s worth, I don’t personally remember any of the ads you mentioned. But what do I know? 

Regardless, just don't expect a sincere response for any issues you bring up with management. The individual is judged not the situation.

Edited March 24, 2021 by Moo Daeng

[Kuhndog94]

Just now, Moo Daeng said:

Regardless, just don't expect a sincere response for any issues you bring up with management.

I, for one, like that this forum isn't overly moderated. 

[TheMostInterestingMan]

1 minute ago, Moo Daeng said:

Regardless, just don't expect a sincere response for any issues you bring up with management.

I’m not really trying to take a shot at you and I know you frequent here more than I do. Unless we are on the verge of the season, in season or in FA-Draft, I don’t visit here often. You would know better than I.

I more just roll my eyes at political stuff being reeled back into the forums in the Panthers sub. Associating June 6 protestors/rioters as domestic terrorists, no matter how right you may be about that assertion, will bring nothing positive to OPs conversation and tends to be how the main subs threads get derailed and locked. 
 

OP made a reasonable request about a football related issue. Turning it into a political issue doesn’t belong here imo