Why is there an ad asking "Should Obama Quit" at DU?

sfaprog

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Thu May-15-08 09:26 PM
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Why is there an ad asking "Should Obama Quit" at DU?

I usually have AdBlocker on... can't believe I saw this. I know you guys are trying to raise money, but come on, this is not a good ad to be broadcast from DU. Please consider blocking it.

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tekisui

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Thu May-15-08 09:27 PM
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1. If you donate, you don't see the ads.

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sfaprog

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Thu May-15-08 09:32 PM
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6. It is still the face that DU shows the world.

People look here to get a glimpse of Democratic feelings. And just as we are trying to come together and rally around our nominee, ads like this are running on the front page, portraying even more division than apparently currently exists.

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NYCGirl

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Thu May-15-08 09:27 PM
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2. Probably a Google ad. If you donate, you won't see those at all. NT

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NewHampshireDem

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Thu May-15-08 09:28 PM
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3. Happens all the time all over the internet

AdSense just looks for keywords, then runs ads that match those keywords. DU admins have no control over their content.

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sfaprog

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Thu May-15-08 09:31 PM
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4. But...

I believe you can control through Google what sites can advertise on your site, you can block certain sites.

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John Q. Citizen

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Thu May-15-08 09:37 PM
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9. I can't see them. I always keep my star because I support this site. Sometimes it's less, sometimes

it's more.

If all the registered users gave they wouldn't have any ads, period.

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LostinVA

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Thu May-15-08 09:32 PM
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5. Donate and turn off the ads -- plus they don't choose the ads

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avenger64

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Thu May-15-08 09:33 PM
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7. I don't know, but the answer is YES.

For the good of the party.

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EFerrari

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Thu May-15-08 09:34 PM
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8. Holy cow. Google is dead to me. n/t

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Cha

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Thu May-15-08 09:38 PM
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10. I'll answer that right now.. NO

Obama shouldn't quit..he's the Man!

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TCJ70

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Thu May-15-08 09:56 PM
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11. Right before I clicked this thread I checked the bottom of the page...

...the ad said "Should Hillary Quit?"

I've seen both...whatever.

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