michaelhobson Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I was offended to see this one today Whey Protein PowderPure Whey, Protein Supplements Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberrywww.herbalremedies.com And I clicked in to this one: Weight Loss Protein ShakeThe Diet And Weight Loss Authority. Find Weight Loss Protein Shakes.DietNation.com and found! Good sources of protein and essential amino acids include skinless chicken breast, egg whites, extra lean ground beef, and cottage cheese. You should be consuming a source of protein with each meal. And this one! Lean Body Breakfast Drink40g Protein. Whole Food Formula. Banana, Blueberry, Apple Cinnamon.www.netrition.com Ingredients: LeanPro® (Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate) and... New Whey Liquid ProteinIdeal liquid protein supplement for people on the go.www.netrition.com and... The Roid Store-100% LegitDeca, Clen, D bol, Tren, Winn-50 Credit Cards Acceptedwww.roidstore.com and here: Vegan DietLearn What Nutrients You Need. Get Easy Vegetarian Recipes Now.Prevention.com Avoid Alzheimer's: Eat Fish Yes, that's right the Easy Vegetarian Recipes Now link suggests eating FISH. and my all-time favorite ad!!! Animal research & testingLooking for reliable information? RDS represents medical researcherswww.rds-net.org.uk So animal research must continue if we are to solve serious medical problems like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, and malaria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 cosigned. the ads are ing. why can't they just all be axed and you could add a paypal thing that people can donate if they wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) No comments, i really don't know what to say.. it's sad. Edited December 19, 2006 by andgbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I pretty oblivious, so I don't even notice them. However, they pay this board when you click on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'm still working on filtering these out. I try to look for the non-vegan ones and get rid of them, which can be kinda hard. Many of them are quite useful, but getting rid of all the bad ones can be hard to do. But I'm working on it. I don't like to see them either, they just randomly show up. I'm still up in Canada but when I get home, I'll try to work on this more. Thanks for your concern, it's a concern of mine too and I'll smooth it out the best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Rob, unfortunately I think it's going to be pretty hard to clean this mess up. Look what you get when you click this link: Vegan DietLearn What Nutrients You Need. Get Easy Vegetarian Recipes Now. Stone-Age people were healthy, in part, because their meats were packed with heart-friendly omega-3 and monounsaturated fats, Dr. Cordain says. In contrast, most space-age beef is grain-fed and higher in omega-6 fatty acids and saturated fats. Heart-Healthy MeatHere's how to find Paleo-style meats and incorporate them into a heart-healthy lifestyle. Roam on the range. Want beef? Opt for grass-fed varieties available at some supermarkets and by mail. Go wild. Bison, deer, elk, caribou, rabbit, and other wild game are also good options. It seems like a pretty huge compromise for a vegan site to be linking to stuff like this. I don't know how much financial support you get from these ads, but maybe there are other options? David's paypal idea isn't bad, or maybe more stylish graphical ads negotiated directly with actual vegan companies such as veganessentials or food fight? Really, anything seems better than supporting meat, whey and steroid retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Yeah, I hear ya. I'll see what I can do. It bothers me as well, and I'll see what I can sort out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Yeah, I hear ya. I'll see what I can do. It bothers me as well, and I'll see what I can sort out. Maybe it's time for a fundraiser? I'm sure you will get a plenty of support here whatever needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I remember when the sidebars first appeared it was all vegan stuff, then it was suddenly whey powder and I was like "Wait, I can have whey now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 But they offer humor too! Like this one: " Health and Nutrition Coca-Cola offers more then just water to keep you hydrated. www. thecoca-colacompany. com" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I know....they are meant to be helpful, but come out cheesy, so I'll sort something out for sure. It's all part of growing pains. Thanks for the feedback and patience while I figure things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 What browsing software are people using? I used Mozilla Firefox and I can't see any adverts - they just get blocked out automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrocat Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 What browsing software are people using? I used Mozilla Firefox and I can't see any adverts - they just get blocked out automatically. What the .... ? I use Firefox and I see the crummy adverts. I DEMAND A REFUND ! This morning for example, i am treated to two whey-powder adverts, one for protein powder - USN’s Pure Protein is made from a blend of 5 different types of protein, namely whey protein isolate and concentrate, egg albumen, calcium caseinate and soy protein isolate. mmmmm (barfs discreetly) albumen from someone else's menstrual waste.... lovely..... not to mention that wonderful whey (again) And last but not least a more random advert for assorted supplements , many of which are made out of boiled-up gloop made out of hooves, snouts, lips, ears and anal orifices (aka. Gelatine) mmmmm - appetising ! I usually ignore the adverts completely, but this topic made me look I hadn;t realised how bogus Google-selected advertising could be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrocat Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 ha.... comedically, right after the sidebar saw me grumbling about it's content, it's popped up a whole load of new and (at least semi-) relevant adverts to placate me - one for a vegetarian home-meal delivery service of some kind, one for a vegetarian recipe book, one for gym membership, and the last one for "Thor's Raw Power Protein100% Raw / Organic / Vegan The first healthy protein powder" let it not be said that our criticism always goes unheard ! uhhhhm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormicaLinoleum Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I use Firefox and I see the ads on the side as well, but I do have to say that I never even noticed them until I read this thread. I would certainly donate to VB&F to keep the boards going if you decide to go ad-free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Vegan DietLearn What Nutrients You Need. Get Easy Vegetarian Recipes Now. Stone-Age people were healthy, in part, because their meats were packed with heart-friendly omega-3 and monounsaturated fats, Dr. Cordain says. In contrast, most space-age beef is grain-fed and higher in omega-6 fatty acids and saturated fats. Heart-Healthy MeatHere's how to find Paleo-style meats and incorporate them into a heart-healthy lifestyle. Roam on the range. Want beef? Opt for grass-fed varieties available at some supermarkets and by mail. Go wild. Bison, deer, elk, caribou, rabbit, and other wild game are also good options. Looks to me like some of the advertisers are deliberately being misleading in making it look like they are offering vegan/vegetarian info, then trying to push their own agenda. I don't even pay attention to most of them, since I've seen that they hold very little interest for me. But they can be quite confusing to new or struggling vegans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I remember when the sidebars first appeared it was all vegan stuff, then it was suddenly whey powder and I was like "Wait, I can have whey now?"Actually they werent all vegan stuff then either:viewtopic.php?t=3833&start=0 If your firefox doesnt filter them out you can install the adblock extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 yeah, if it wasn't fixed right the first time then its hard to have faith that it will be fixed this time. i just want to make it clear that it is extremely bothersome to some members and i hope it is taken seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 It is taken seriously, it bothers me as well. I'll work on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 It is annoying but I think its good that they are wasting money advertising to people that won't buy what they are selling. Could you imagine how much better things would be if PETA magazines were full of McDonald's adds while barbeque magazines were full of tofurkey advertisements. It does really stink but its good that they are spending money trying to sell things to us that none of us will ever purchase...they could be using that money to get meat eaters to buy that crap...and it would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Umm just FYI -- I just saw these ads on the sidebar. View Cheating PartnersMarried but need more excitement? Search for discreet partners online Find Married WomenThousands of Singles in Your Area. Find Your Match For Free Now! Legal steroids buy nowSee Results in 7 days or money back dekka, winstrall, dianobol, buy now Not to mention the ever popular Roid Store MH mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I leave Canada in a few hours...I'm looking into it. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I'm still working on filtering these out. I try to look for the non-vegan ones and get rid of them, which can be kinda hard. Many of them are quite useful, but getting rid of all the bad ones can be hard to do. But I'm working on it. I don't like to see them either, they just randomly show up. I'm still up in Canada but when I get home, I'll try to work on this more. Thanks for your concern, it's a concern of mine too and I'll smooth it out the best I can. Yeah, I hear ya. I'll see what I can do. It bothers me as well, and I'll see what I can sort out. I know....they are meant to be helpful, but come out cheesy, so I'll sort something out for sure. It's all part of growing pains. Thanks for the feedback and patience while I figure things out. It is taken seriously, it bothers me as well. I'll work on it. I leave Canada in a few hours...I'm looking into it. Thanks for the heads up. Robert, you are very, very patient, and that's why we all look up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Another thing people could try is putting a piece of insulating tape down the side of the screen where the adverts are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Another thing people could try is putting a piece of insulating tape down the side of the screen where the adverts are yep, duct tape fixes everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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