advertisements on this site. Look on the right-->

[Christine]

Hi all.
I´m not sure if we all have the same frame here but when I´m on the ES-site I always have ads on the right side of the screen that lead to so called breeders who sell IS-puppies for very low prices. Don`t get me wrong I don`t what to accuse anyone for anything but is this a good idea to give these breeders such a platform? Here in this forum?
I would be very interested in your opinion.
Thank you.

[Rosie Dudley]

I don't think this is happening here, if you look at the ads section you have arrows to forward or back to the next set of ads, it rotates, the irish setter puppies ad is always there. Please remember we don't have to look at them, but in my view, looking keeps you in touch with the good and bad things that go on, what you don't know about, you can't influence. If ever I saw a puppy that needed my help I would act. Most of the advertisers and buyers are I'm sure good caring Irish Setter lovers, you don't have to be a show breeder/affix holder to qualify, I would answer the ad if I felt an offer of good advice were needed, the walfare of the puppy is the most important thing.

[Catherine Carter]

Rosie, if you then go on your page and look at what ads appear ....you will see they are different from the main page! Depending on what is written on your page!

[Fran Griffin]

Somebody sent me an email asking if they could have a link to my website...... not a fig in hell's chance whilst they are carrying advertisements like this:

http://www.dogsandpuppies.co.uk/category/pets-dogs-irishsetter/regi...

and especially this:

http://www.dogsandpuppies.co.uk/category/pets-dogs-gordonsetter/reg...

[Christine]

Thank you Fran.

Gordon-Setter-American-Bulldog-German-Sheepdog-Crossbread? I don`t understand what this has to do with Gordon Setters????
Anyway. This is horrible.
I fear that ads like these are only the top of a huge mountain.
:-( This makes me sad and-helpless.

[Christine]

Today`s latest ad: Cheap e-collars!!! --->

[Gene]

For those of you who were not initial members the ads have been there from the beginning. They are contextual ads in that they look at the content (words) we create/post and then systematically attempt to display targeted/customized ads. As others have said, these ads pay for the site.

I have thought of sponsoring the site myself to get rid of the ads but really haven't had many complaints. There are not a lot of free worthwhile sites that have no types of ads whatsoever. We are basically getting this site for free and Ning needs to pay the bills.

[Gene]

Just to keep every one in the loop. We may start seeing display or picture ads on the right hand side of the pages starting this week (in the same place you see the text ads today). These are ads that are supposedly targeted and of interest to us although sometimes I am sure they will be off the mark.

Just wanted people to be aware of this change. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!