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cbayer

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8. The site uses an ad generating program that places ads based on keyword frequency

Reply to cstanleytech (Original post)

Mon Feb 27, 2012, 08:39 PM

Feb 2012

(anyway, I am pretty sure that is correct). Since Santorum is a huge topic here, it is not surprising that ads for him would pop up.

If you find an ad particularly offensive, you can let the owners of the site know. They have the ability to block specific ads.

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Does anyone else find it funny that there is ad asking for us to donate to Rick Santorum on the DU? [View all] cstanleytech Feb 2012 OP

I wouldn't know sakabatou Feb 2012 #1

Good for you. cstanleytech Feb 2012 #2

ouch! Liberal_in_LA Feb 2012 #6

I think it's great that he's wasting his money AND contributing to welfare of a progressive site yurbud Feb 2012 #3

Click on the ad! backscatter712 Feb 2012 #4

didn't know that. Thanks for the tip Liberal_in_LA Feb 2012 #7

Actually no. aaaaaa5a Feb 2012 #5

The site uses an ad generating program that places ads based on keyword frequency cbayer Feb 2012 #8

Meh the ad wasnt offensive, cant say the same about Santorum though :) cstanleytech Feb 2012 #9

This is better suited for Help & Meta REP Feb 2012 #10