NSFW ads while at work

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Edited Date/Time 8/12/2015 11:00pm
I am am trying to check out VitalMX while on my break at work when I get this ad on the side of my screen. GuyB can ads like this not be shown her at Vital?

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ButteryWaffles 8/11/2015 9:20am
8/11/2015 9:20am
What ad shows is dependent on your most recent or most searched history.
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Fearo 8/11/2015 9:20am
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Pretty sure GuyB has no control over which ads are shown, because they are based on cookie info from your search history.

In your case, 3D porn.
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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 9:21am
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what the hell is that?
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newmann 8/11/2015 9:21am
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ButteryWaffles wrote:
What ad shows is dependent on your most recent or most searched history.
No, it's not.

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GrapeApe 8/11/2015 9:22am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
what the hell is that?
It's the next step in evolution . . .
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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 9:23am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
what the hell is that?
GrapeApe wrote:
It's the next step in evolution . . .
Excellent point, haha
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Fearo wrote:
Pretty sure GuyB has no control over which ads are shown, because they are based on cookie info from your search history. In your case, 3D...
Pretty sure GuyB has no control over which ads are shown, because they are based on cookie info from your search history.

In your case, 3D porn.
LOL. There is a mix of stuff that pops up. Some may be related to search history but many things aren't.
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JW381 8/11/2015 9:24am
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Got an ad for blackpeoplemeet.com

Weird
Hman144 8/11/2015 9:24am
8/11/2015 9:24am
I brought this ad up before, as it seemed particularly out of place with my history.

Turns out it's a nutritional supplement anti-aging ad. Go figure.
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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 9:24am
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ButteryWaffles wrote:
What ad shows is dependent on your most recent or most searched history.
must be why I keep getting ads for Ford Raptors for sale. Just can't pull the trigger on one.
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mxpro252 8/11/2015 9:26am
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I obviously don’t know where you work or what is safe or not for your work but seems like if they’re cool with you cruising Cycle News, Racer X and Vital, they might not think an ad of a girl in a swimsuit is out of line.
ButteryWaffles 8/11/2015 9:27am
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ButteryWaffles wrote:
What ad shows is dependent on your most recent or most searched history.
hvaughn88 wrote:
must be why I keep getting ads for Ford Raptors for sale. Just can't pull the trigger on one.
With chrome it depends on the settings and other things such as location or like stated, previous search history.

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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 9:28am
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ButteryWaffles wrote:
What ad shows is dependent on your most recent or most searched history.
hvaughn88 wrote:
must be why I keep getting ads for Ford Raptors for sale. Just can't pull the trigger on one.
ButteryWaffles wrote:
With chrome it depends on the settings and other things such as location or like stated, previous search history.

Mine is definitely from search history. I can't stop looking them up, haha.
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Starcrossed 8/11/2015 9:30am
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I never got ads for Vans or DC, but I went to their sites the other day to see which riders they sponsored and immediately their ads were showing up when I went back to Vital.
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GrapeApe 8/11/2015 9:31am
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I've got an ad for midget/donkey porn paraphernalia, so it's definitely got something to do with search history.
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hvaughn88 wrote:
must be why I keep getting ads for Ford Raptors for sale. Just can't pull the trigger on one.
ButteryWaffles wrote:
With chrome it depends on the settings and other things such as location or like stated, previous search history.

hvaughn88 wrote:
Mine is definitely from search history. I can't stop looking them up, haha.
Ill sell you mine.
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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 9:39am
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ButteryWaffles wrote:
With chrome it depends on the settings and other things such as location or like stated, previous search history.

hvaughn88 wrote:
Mine is definitely from search history. I can't stop looking them up, haha.
Rizzo wrote:
Ill sell you mine.
Do you like it? I keep trying to find someone to say "it sucks, don't buy one" haha.

Edit: sorry for hijacking the thread.
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OldPro277 8/11/2015 9:45am
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To expand on this a bit more, EVERY time I go to Home Depot I will get an email of their latest sale items as I pull into the parking lot. Its happened the last four weekends and its really creeping me out. Could be a very weird coincidence or there is a gps tracker that alerts any subscriber to trigger an email. My IT guys say that its not the case and im paranoid ,but......... Anyone else experience anything like that ???

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avidchimp 8/11/2015 9:49am
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I have no problem seeing ad's/visiting sponsor pages if it helps keep the lights on for Gibby and Co.
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Agent717 8/11/2015 9:51am
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OldPro277 wrote:
To expand on this a bit more, EVERY time I go to Home Depot I will get an email of their latest sale items as I...
To expand on this a bit more, EVERY time I go to Home Depot I will get an email of their latest sale items as I pull into the parking lot. Its happened the last four weekends and its really creeping me out. Could be a very weird coincidence or there is a gps tracker that alerts any subscriber to trigger an email. My IT guys say that its not the case and im paranoid ,but......... Anyone else experience anything like that ???
It is possible. It's called geo-fencing. Do you have a Home Depot app or any other shopping apps?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence
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moto0852 8/11/2015 9:53am
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avidchimp wrote:
I have no problem seeing ad's/visiting sponsor pages if it helps keep the lights on for Gibby and Co.
I don't think anyone does. That's not the issue here.
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KTMShane699 8/11/2015 9:56am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
must be why I keep getting ads for Ford Raptors for sale. Just can't pull the trigger on one.
You won't be disappointed if you get one. Love mine.

Shane
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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 9:59am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
must be why I keep getting ads for Ford Raptors for sale. Just can't pull the trigger on one.
KTMShane699 wrote:
You won't be disappointed if you get one. Love mine.

Shane
Dammit, Shane. haha
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OldPro277 8/11/2015 10:01am
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Agent717 wrote:
It is possible. It's called geo-fencing. Do you have a Home Depot app or any other shopping apps?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence
I do subscribe to Home Depot and Tractor Supply and several Golf related stores,but Ive looked at their agreements and don't see anything related to the geo-fencing process. I thought that would be something you would specifically have to sign up for. Its just an odd feeling knowing someone is tracking your movements and TELLING you they know,lol...
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Tpog496 8/11/2015 10:12am
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OldPro277 wrote:
I do subscribe to Home Depot and Tractor Supply and several Golf related stores,but Ive looked at their agreements and don't see anything related to the...
I do subscribe to Home Depot and Tractor Supply and several Golf related stores,but Ive looked at their agreements and don't see anything related to the geo-fencing process. I thought that would be something you would specifically have to sign up for. Its just an odd feeling knowing someone is tracking your movements and TELLING you they know,lol...
Ha ha have you all seen Exmachina? It's a movie that is kind of about data mining and robots. i thought it was pretty good. It might add fuel to your fire though lol.
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abn166 8/11/2015 10:44am
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Fearo wrote:
Pretty sure GuyB has no control over which ads are shown, because they are based on cookie info from your search history. In your case, 3D...
Pretty sure GuyB has no control over which ads are shown, because they are based on cookie info from your search history.

In your case, 3D porn.
Although I search plenty of 3D porn at home, I don't do that at work.Smile
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KTMShane699 8/11/2015 10:52am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
Dammit, Shane. haha




Sorry for the hijack but couldn't pass up an opportunity to encourage someone else to make awesome decisions. I love driving my truck. Just be ready for people to ask a lot of questions about it. Mines stock except for wheels and a tuner.

Shane
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hvaughn88 8/11/2015 10:53am
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Nicely done, Shane! Those are in a league of their own.
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Mini Elsinore 8/11/2015 11:20am
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OldPro277 wrote:
To expand on this a bit more, EVERY time I go to Home Depot I will get an email of their latest sale items as I...
To expand on this a bit more, EVERY time I go to Home Depot I will get an email of their latest sale items as I pull into the parking lot. Its happened the last four weekends and its really creeping me out. Could be a very weird coincidence or there is a gps tracker that alerts any subscriber to trigger an email. My IT guys say that its not the case and im paranoid ,but......... Anyone else experience anything like that ???
Paranoid? I suggest giving your IT guy the stink eye. Clearly, he is a psyop and behind the alerts...
Paranoia, my ass! Evil

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