Adverts getting a bit inappropriate for a Car Forum

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Post by gedger »

I'm a bit surprised at some of the adverts that the website is now serving or is it just me? None of the outfits will fit!

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The ads displayed will be tailored to you based on your cookies and website history etc.

My feed is full of ads for Screwfix and Holidays.

So lord knows what you were looking at before you came here :)

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Mmm, wonder who's been using my iPad, lets hope it's the wife...

More seriously sites normally have an age rating and I'm surprised this site is marked as adult ?
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Post by AldridgeAndy »

Install an “ad block” and no “unsuitable adverts” :)
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Post by Felindre »

I never see adverts, and I'm just running standard Microsoft defender.
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Have now enabled an ad-blocker, I try not to on sites that I value but needs must. Anyone know how to report to the forum owner?
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You click the little red icon top right of the post however the forum owner will have no say in what ads are placed and to be fair, the ad you posted is simply for womens clothes so I am unsure why you find it offensive

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I find the xc40 does seem to attract scantily clad ladies. Might get another and just park it up!!!
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Stuber wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:46 pm I find the xc40 does seem to attract scantily clad ladies. Might get another and just park it up!!!
Indeed. A proper babe magnet

I put it down to the tartan travel rug on the rear parcel shelf. Brings all the girls running :)
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Post by Rob »

Hi - the ads are as minimal as possible and do help support the site.

They should be personalised but might not be, so dont worry. That ad is actually an Etsy ad which is a legitimate and well used website.
I am assuming that car forums are usually male oriented and as such, Etsy is targetting a male audience.
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