Inappropriate Ads?

[Theryguy512]

Though they're are many ads about Pokemon cheats on Bulbapedia, there are also some other ones. Earlier today, I saw an ad for ''finding sexy single women near you''. Now, I know a 10-year-old's mother wouldn't like their child looking at that. If you want to see the picture of it, just say.

 

[Argy]

I'm replying because you requested my comment, but unfortunately I don't know how to edit the settings on our advertisements...

 

[Theryguy512]

I'm replying because you requested my comment

lol....at least somebody responded..................

 

[Zhen Lin]

To filter out ads, I am told that we need at the very least a link to the site being advertised.

 

[Theryguy512]

well...when I get home from school, I'll show you. Thanks for responding.

 

[Theryguy512]

Well, the pic can be found http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Image:Badad.JPG

 

[absol_trainer]

I dont think we need to just look at advertisers as the main problem.

Last night, I saw a post that someone used EXCESSIVE profanity, including the f word, and s word. The thing is... The post had been there for weeks.

I am hoping other members failed to notice it, but one thing the lingers in my mind was the fact that he was a bulbagarden donor had anything to do with it. I just think it odd that the language he/she used would go unnoticed for so long...

 

[Geodude]

It wasn't unnoticed. Obscene language is too common around here. I agree with you that it should be controlled, but it's not my decision.

 

[absol_trainer]

Well, as an update on the situation, I reported it last night and its still there.

That really makes me wonder if it is just coincidense that a bulbagarden donor is given immunity to the rules...

Perhaps you should try cursing Geodude?

 

[Dr. Peppa]

I was under the impression that unless the profanity is meant to be an insult to someone it is not ok but it is fine if profanities are used as just normal words in a sentence it is perfectly fine.

 

[Zhen Lin]

Well, the pic can be found http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Image:Badad.JPG

1. Don't upload stuff like that to Archives. Use the attachment feature on vBulletin.
2. That's not what I asked for. I don't want to see the ad, I want the link to the site that is being advertised.

 

[Fig]

I was under the impression that unless the profanity is meant to be an insult to someone it is not ok but it is fine if profanities are used as just normal words in a sentence it is perfectly fine.

Essentialy correct, at least as far as the rules used to be back when I admined.

Swearing at someone is frowned upon, but just plain swearing, unless you really overdo it...

...they're just words, and not even insulting words.

 

[Dual]

I'm confused now... Was someone swearing in an article on the Wiki or just some random post here on the boards? If it's the latter, why is it being discussed here?

 

[absol_trainer]

Well ill be! We can fucking swear!

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

Exactly. Just don't insult anyone, but then, don't insult anyone *without* swears either.

 

[Theryguy512]

1. Don't upload stuff like that to Archives. Use the attachment feature on vBulletin.
2. That's not what I asked for. I don't want to see the ad, I want the link to the site that is being advertised.

Oh! Super Sorry!!!!!!!!!! Will you forgive me?