Question Do the Admins have any oversight on adverts shown on PF?

**StiffLegged** · 01-21-2022, 12:07 PM

I'm curious whether PF has any oversight on adverts shown on the forum? There's an advert coming up for me for Motex plug-in electricity supply smoother which claims to reduce my monthly bills by up to 90% by "cleaning up" the supply to regular sine wave instead of nasty, dirty irregular sine wave. This wonder gadget which isn't available anywhere else

will save me a packet, allegedly.

I haven't tried one, don't know anyone who has,

but I don't have a zip on the back of my head either. With the modicum of electrical engineering taught us in my degree all those years ago I would tentatively, consideredly, cautiously suggest the claims for Motex's nifty little gizmo is as likely to achieve what is claimed for it as I am to achieve nirvana next week.

Frankly, it's rocking horse droppings.

Adam · 01-21-2022, 01:54 PM

We can block specific advertiser domains site-wide, but otherwise the answer is no- the content is chosen by Google depending on what they think is relevant to you. You can also report inappropriate/deceptive ads using the little icon in the corner of the banner.

**StiffLegged** · 01-21-2022, 02:27 PM

Thanks Adam, I'll do that.

**paulh** · 01-21-2022, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

You could try an adblocker - I'm using uBlock origin with Firefox and I never see any ads on PF.

Adam · 01-21-2022, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by paulh

You could try an adblocker - I'm using uBlock origin with Firefox and I never see any ads on PF.

You shouldn't see any on the forum anyway, as a site supporter

**paulh** · 01-21-2022, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You shouldn't see any on the forum anyway, as a site supporter

Right - thanks for the reminder, Adam

bdery · 01-24-2022, 06:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

You could try an adblocker

I agree with that in general terms, but I also try to refrain from using one on some sites that I like supporting.

01-21-2022, 12:07 PM	#1
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,632	Do the Admins have any oversight on adverts shown on PF? I'm curious whether PF has any oversight on adverts shown on the forum? There's an advert coming up for me for Motex plug-in electricity supply smoother which claims to reduce my monthly bills by up to 90% by "cleaning up" the supply to regular sine wave instead of nasty, dirty irregular sine wave. This wonder gadget which isn't available anywhere else will save me a packet, allegedly. I haven't tried one, don't know anyone who has, but I don't have a zip on the back of my head either. With the modicum of electrical engineering taught us in my degree all those years ago I would tentatively, consideredly, cautiously suggest the claims for Motex's nifty little gizmo is as likely to achieve what is claimed for it as I am to achieve nirvana next week. Frankly, it's rocking horse droppings.

01-21-2022, 01:54 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	We can block specific advertiser domains site-wide, but otherwise the answer is no- the content is chosen by Google depending on what they think is relevant to you. You can also report inappropriate/deceptive ads using the little icon in the corner of the banner. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-21-2022, 03:34 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by paulh You could try an adblocker - I'm using uBlock origin with Firefox and I never see any ads on PF. You shouldn't see any on the forum anyway, as a site supporter Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-21-2022, 02:27 PM	#3
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,632 Original Poster	Thanks Adam, I'll do that.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	You could try an adblocker - I'm using uBlock origin with Firefox and I never see any ads on PF.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by Adam You shouldn't see any on the forum anyway, as a site supporter Right - thanks for the reminder, Adam

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,360	Originally posted by paulh You could try an adblocker I agree with that in general terms, but I also try to refrain from using one on some sites that I like supporting.