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01-03-2009, 08:23 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,516
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OMG- is anyone else sick of that stomache?!?
I'm talking about the ad at the top of the gallery page! Yikes- if I have to stare at someone else's flab for another second I'm gonna scream (I've got my own to look at for Pete's sake)! I don't know what the add is for because I keep averting my eyes... not good marketing as far as I'm concerned.
Sorry just had to get that off my chest!
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01-03-2009, 08:27 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bow, NH
Posts: 1,274
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I have an ad blocker on my computer so I don't get any add at the top of the Gallery page, but I can see where it would be hard to keep seeing that time and again.
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01-03-2009, 08:30 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma
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That's too weird...they were talking about that on our pen pal forum last night. Yes, everyone is sick of seeing that...they should keep it at card making ads on here. I myself haven't seen it yet though.
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01-03-2009, 08:32 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,516
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maybe these adds are why SCS has slipped in the "Stampin' Top 50"... SCS was number 1 forever, and I just noticed yesterday they are no longer. Kinda sad!
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01-03-2009, 08:39 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 170
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Funny, I was thinking the same thing a few days ago....and wondering if anyone else noticed it too!
Yes, I am very sick of it. It is gross.
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01-03-2009, 08:56 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kannapolis, North Carolina
Posts: 3,044
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Yes! I am seeing it everywhere, especially on Myspace. I am soooooo tired of it.
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01-03-2009, 08:57 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Northumberland, UK
Posts: 5,151
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kristin Moore maybe these adds are why SCS has slipped in the "Stampin' Top 50"... SCS was number 1 forever, and I just noticed yesterday they are no longer. Kinda sad! |
There's been some chat about the Stamping Top 50 ratings - apparently they get reset at the start of each year and the rankings go a bit weird for a while - somebody who's usually at something like 46 had dropped into the 600s was what brought it up. I suspect that's the reason that SCS isn't #1 at the moment.
I find the ads tied to keywords on the page you're viewing can be really funny sometimes - like the limited supplies challenge with a 'chocolate' theme I kept getting ads for really expensive luxury chocolate (including one with edible gold leaf) while I was viewing the gallery submissions  Maybe that's what's happening for you Kristin - it's an ad that's linked to the theme of the page you're viewing? I haven't seen it so I have no clue what it's advertising!
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01-03-2009, 09:06 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
Posts: 842
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Yes, I have be seeing it too, time to move on!
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01-03-2009, 09:09 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
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Quote: Originally Posted by AngelnorthThere's been some chat about the Stamping Top 50 ratings - apparently they get reset at the start of each year and the rankings go a bit weird for a while - somebody who's usually at something like 46 had dropped into the 600s was what brought it up. I suspect that's the reason that SCS isn't #1 at the moment.
I find the ads tied to keywords on the page you're viewing can be really funny sometimes - like the limited supplies challenge with a 'chocolate' theme I kept getting ads for really expensive luxury chocolate (including one with edible gold leaf) while I was viewing the gallery submissions Maybe that's what's happening for you Kristin - it's an ad that's linked to the theme of the page you're viewing? I haven't seen it so I have no clue what it's advertising! |
maybe I should stop typing in "flabby stomache"! LOL Just kidding.
But seriously, it's good to know about the wonky Top 50 numbers... although my blog suddenly shot up to 107 yesterday and it did kind of boost my ego! LOL! |
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01-03-2009, 09:11 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 2,856
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01-03-2009, 09:14 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Florida
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I laughed so hard when I read the op you are too funny!! Im not opposed to ads, but I dont like the constant reminder that my own flabby tummy is rearing its ugly head!!
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01-03-2009, 09:33 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Northumberland, UK
Posts: 5,151
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kristin Mooremaybe I should stop typing in "flabby stomache"! LOL Just kidding. |
Sadly, computers are pretty dumb and they have no idea about context so if somebody says something about needing to put themselves on a "stash diet" for a while, the keyword "diet" is quite likely going to have an effect on the advertising you see on that page and it won't have anything to do with using up your embellies before you buy new ones 
I hardly ever see adverts on SCS for anything other than stamping/crafting supplies but I rarely go anywhere other than General Stamping, Tool and Product Talk, Techniques and the Challenge forum so I think the keyword potential is limited by that. If you spend time in the more general chatty parts of the forum, I guess the range of advertising triggered by key words is going to be much wider.
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01-03-2009, 09:43 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hmmmm...?
Posts: 3,045
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Yuck!
I know, that ad is gross! I started a thread about it just last night. I hope it expires soon.
My niece explained to me that when a woman wears low cut jeans and has fat hanging out over the top and sides it is referred to as a "muffin top." I cracked up when she told me that, and unfortunately now that's all I look for when I'm in the stores. Low rise jeans should be banned.
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01-03-2009, 09:48 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,893
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It is everywhere, and it just makes me laugh!
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01-03-2009, 11:07 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 331
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Glad it's not just me! Your're not the only one who "averts their eyes" to keep from mentally recording that horrible image!
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01-03-2009, 11:12 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Wishin' and Dreamin'
Posts: 391
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Amen - when will it leave??? I first thought it was an arm until I looked at the ad more closely. I liked it better when I thought it was an arm! The subject matter of that ad is absolutely everywhere!
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01-03-2009, 11:16 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,878
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That is one gross ad and what is so amazing is that there are lots of people who believe you can look like that cottage cheese stomach and three weeks later look like the flat, no stretch mark, no flab stomach just by taking some pills - no working out, no dieting, just swallow some pills!
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01-03-2009, 11:31 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Love being with the one I love
Posts: 2,163
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YES! I wish they would take that s#%t off! Thanks for saying something - LOL!
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01-03-2009, 11:38 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 86
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If you're using either Firefox or Google Chrome as a browser, it's really easy to get rid of ads like that one... LMK if you need any help! I just started using Chrome and that's the ad that sent me in search of a don't-see-it solution. (I don't mind text ads... sometimes they're actually for things I'm interested in... but I do NOT want to see flabby bellies, overenhanced bosoms or bottles of "acai berry"!)
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01-03-2009, 12:56 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 632
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Maybe I should take a photo of my current 6 1/2 month pregnant belly (with belly button poking out, of course) and add it to that ad campaign.
Heee heee...just feeling hormonal and punchy at the moment.  |
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01-03-2009, 02:12 PM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Paradise
Posts: 9,657
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We've sent a message to one of the site administrators. We'll have to bear with it until one of them gets online and sees the message. Hang in there with us!
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01-03-2009, 02:26 PM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Missing my sweet boy! <3
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Quote: Originally Posted by ineedthatMaybe I should take a photo of my current 6 1/2 month pregnant belly (with belly button poking out, of course) and add it to that ad campaign.
Heee heee...just feeling hormonal and punchy at the moment. |
Yeah, we would rather see your 6 1/2 month pregnant belly...I'm sure it's VERY cute compared to that flabby cottage cheesy looking thing at the bottom and top of our computers!!!
If I want to see that, I can look in the mirror or even better, just look down!!! 
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01-03-2009, 02:26 PM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Missing my sweet boy! <3
Posts: 5,359
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EWWW! There it is!!!
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01-03-2009, 04:54 PM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: In the thumb of Minglerville, MI
Posts: 20,374
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LOL! I totallly agree!
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01-03-2009, 05:36 PM
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SCS Founder
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 4,692
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wow, the revulsion seems to be pretty universal! :^)
we'll get this eliminated just as soon as possible.
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01-03-2009, 06:33 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
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Quote: Originally Posted by splitcoaststamperswow, the revulsion seems to be pretty universal! :^)
we'll get this eliminated just as soon as possible. |
WOW, I had no idea we could get stuff like that taken care of. I really had no intentions of causing a stir... but hey, if it means not looking at it again that would be great!
Thanks! |
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01-03-2009, 06:56 PM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: In the thumb of Minglerville, MI
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kristin MooreWOW, I had no idea we could get stuff like that taken care of. I really had no intentions of causing a stir... but hey, if it means not looking at it again that would be great!
Thanks! |
LOL Daven's probably just shocked that 20 some women all agreed on the same thing! 
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01-04-2009, 04:23 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WI
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Quote: Originally Posted by splitcoaststamperswow, the revulsion seems to be pretty universal! :^)
we'll get this eliminated just as soon as possible. |
Still there and still gross.  |
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01-04-2009, 05:54 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Yep, hope it soon goes away
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01-04-2009, 06:56 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Quote: Originally Posted by pattybLOL Daven's probably just shocked that 20 some women all agreed on the same thing! |
But yes, I'm sick of that ad, too.
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01-05-2009, 07:02 AM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
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Quote: Originally Posted by RedMolly;12566222[COLOR=RoyalBlue ]If you're using either Firefox or Google Chrome as a browser, it's really easy to get rid of ads like that one... LMK if you need any help! [/COLOR]I just started using Chrome and that's the ad that sent me in search of a don't-see-it solution. (I don't mind text ads... sometimes they're actually for things I'm interested in... but I do NOT want to see flabby bellies, overenhanced bosoms or bottles of "acai berry"!) |
I use Firefox and would not mind getting rid of annoying ads. Can you be selective? And I don't know what LMK means (wrong generation I guess LOL!). |
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01-05-2009, 08:03 AM
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Splitcoast Team Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Kansas
Posts: 6,142
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Quote: Originally Posted by etsdasLMK means... |
let me know |
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01-05-2009, 08:48 AM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
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Eliminated a duplicate.
Last edited by etsdas; 01-05-2009 at 08:53 AM..
Reason: Duplicate post. Sorry!
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01-06-2009, 10:54 PM
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SCS Founder
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 4,692
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ok well this one was pretty evil. I'm thinking we're rid of it, anyone still seeing this ad?
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01-07-2009, 07:03 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hmmmm...?
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Nope ... haven't seen it.
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01-07-2009, 10:07 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
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Quote: Originally Posted by splitcoaststampersok well this one was pretty evil. I'm thinking we're rid of it, anyone still seeing this ad? |
you are the master! Thanks a million! |
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01-27-2009, 05:59 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: The Front Range
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Quote: Originally Posted by splitcoaststampersok well this one was pretty evil. I'm thinking we're rid of it, anyone still seeing this ad? |
Uh oh. Would you believe it's back again? This is the URL that the ad links to:
http://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/iclk?sa=l&ai=...&adurl=http://www.medicalnewstoda.com...
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Reason: Shortened the URL because it was too wide for this column.
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01-27-2009, 09:03 PM
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Forum Fanatic
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01-28-2009, 04:30 PM
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SCS Founder
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Vancouver, WA
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it's showed up from a different source, I've blocked this one now too. thanks for the reports you guys.
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01-28-2009, 05:03 PM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Jul 2006
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It's like looking in the mirror... LOL!
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