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I think the idea is that the ad networks then don't have any idea what you are actually interested in. The problem from Google's side is that it is pay per clic
by babesh 10y ago
I think the idea is that the ad networks then don't have any idea what you are actually interested in. The problem from Google's side is that it is pay per click for the advertiser so advertisers are paying for these fake clicks.
- Someone1234 10y agoIt can also cause Google to ban sites from Adsense. Google will ban a site from hosting Adsense ads if Google believes that the site's operators are generating fake clicks. The way they detect this is a trade secret, but many sites have gotten arbitrarily banned after users seemingly clicked ads artificially in a misguided attempt to help the site. This extension will no doubt be used by a certain subset of users. Those same users may use some sites in a disproportionate number, that could result in people's favorite sites getting banned and losing the ad revenue that keeps the lights on. I don't actually think this extension is "bad" or "wrong" just might have unintended side effects.
- mthoodlum 10y agoGoogle harms website operators based on the actions of third-parties. Third-parties are to blame.
- Someone1234 10y agoIs re-stating what I said above really constructive? Yes, that's what might happen. You may not like it, but that's the reality of the situation.
- mthoodlum 10y agoI think blaming third parties in this scenario is silly and Google should be broken up.
- mcguire 10y ago"It can also cause Google to ban sites from Adsense." If you object to ads, is that a bad thing?
- purple-again 10y agoYes. I'm happy using the site with Adblock. I would be unhappy if they shut down because all of their revenue was lost. I'm aware of the implied hypocrisy but I'm content because I'm unwilling to continue using the product with ads. Under the current system I am able to have my cake and eat it too.