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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by a100man, Dec 23, 2017.

  1. a100man

    a100man Well-Known Member

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    Am I the only one to have recently been targeted with 'Russian singles' adverts on this web-site? If so how do 'they' know my wife recently left ?!
     
    a100man, Dec 23, 2017
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  2. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I get Canadian biker dating sites and mature singles in my area. I don't think it has anything to do with your new found freedom, cuz my wife won't leave...
     
    MattiThundrrr, Dec 23, 2017
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    It was Asians for me. Not sure how it works, cause I do NOT troll dating sites.

    Interestingly enough, right now it is automobile ads, we were looking for a vehicle recently, so I can see the connection there with cookies and what not.... don't understand the dating thing.

    FYI, my wife was fixated on a Honda Element, we found a 2008 for a really good price and I have to admit I am impressed with its ability on snow and ice. It also is the newest vehicle we have ever owned by 11 years - the stereo system rocks!
     
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  4. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You get targeted ads (generally speaking, I do not know specifics about the boss' setup for this site) based on you browser history (usually via cookies) and the physical location of your IP address. If you've read any articles about breakups, divorce lawyers, or buying a red convertible, those may have triggered the singles ads.
     
    k-moe, Dec 23, 2017
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  5. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    We're building a dystopia just to make people click on ads:

    Interesting, perhaps even important........

     
    chacal, Dec 23, 2017
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  6. joe elliff

    joe elliff Active Member

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    Click click click. So glad I gave up fb a few years back. Social media is xjbikes for me.
     
    joe elliff, Dec 23, 2017
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  7. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I get NO ads.

    I rarely check Facebook. I THINK I have 6 people on my friends list, but I don't know--I'd have to go check.....but I'm not gonna waste my time--I'd rather surf here.
     
    hogfiddles, Dec 23, 2017
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member

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    a fifth Element?
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    XJ550H, Dec 23, 2017
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  9. joe elliff

    joe elliff Active Member

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    Oooh. 5th element. Yay. Great Christmas movie!!
     
    joe elliff, Dec 24, 2017
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member

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    premium members do not get ads
     
    XJ550H, Dec 24, 2017
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  11. Bushy

    Bushy Active Member

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    I use an ad blocker and never get any crap, nor do I have any side effect problems from it.
     
    Bushy, Dec 25, 2017
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  12. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Ad content is part of what pays for this site to be hosted.
    If you're using an ad-blocker it would be appropiate to consider a donation to the site, or a premium membership.
     
    k-moe, Dec 25, 2017
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