If we see a google ad for an entity we don't like, should we click it???

Harper_is_Bush

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Sun Jun-04-06 08:40 PM
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If we see a google ad for an entity we don't like, should we click it???

Does that take money away from them?

For example, this webpage with global warming information advises posters about the veracity of one of the google ads that pop up there and tells readers to click through to take their money.
http://allpoliticsnow.com/content/view/19/

So maybe the global warming deniers lose some money, but don't they also benifit from more clicks somehow?

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Harper_is_Bush

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Sun Jun-04-06 08:52 PM
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1. Taking lead weight off topic to stop sinking..... :)

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rucky

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Sun Jun-04-06 08:54 PM
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2. YES

as a google advertiser, this may come back to bite me on the ass, but YES.

if you want to hurt a small business, click on their ads when you have no intention of buying their products.

many of the advertisers are on a "cost per click" program & can spend as much as a buck a hit. trust me, I have.

In fact, I'd say about 2% of the people who visit my sites make a purchase. I know those numbers suck, so if you know any good web designers/shopping carts...

anyway, I've been on the receiving end of recreation ad clicking, and if you want to hurt a small business - or stick it to the big guys - do it.

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msongs

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Sun Jun-04-06 09:01 PM
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3. get firefox and never see any of those ads nt

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rucky

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Sun Jun-04-06 09:05 PM
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5. I want to click the ads.

the ones I like & are serious about.

the ones I don't like and aren't serious about.

it all goes to DU (and google).

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Harper_is_Bush

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Sun Jun-04-06 09:21 PM
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7. The global warming denial group in the OP is a large business

There's all the money of the energy industry behind them in one way or another, no doubt.

In their case would they get rated higher on google for clicks and then get their lies spread further as a result?

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OPERATIONMINDCRIME

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Sun Jun-04-06 09:02 PM
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4. Methinks There Are Far More Valuable Things To Do With Our Time,

but have at it, if that's what floats your boat ya know?

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Harper_is_Bush

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Sun Jun-04-06 09:13 PM
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6. 'twas just a question. If I see an ad telling me global warming is a hoax

on a site that says it's not, I'll take the 2 seconds necessary to stick it to the assholes.

Makes me feel good! IF, as rucky says, it burns them...and it sounds like it does.

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