The Ads... Why... (split)
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:35 am
http://www.pinkpt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13805 to reference...
And you may begin once again here~
And you may begin once again here~
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:37 am
Alex wrote:I was fairly sure that they were all scams
Is there any proof or documentation from well-known sites, that can prove our point?
I, personally, can't give you a yay or nay. I had the ads on the top blocked, and the bottom ones, if I can help it, I don't click. The little buttons on the side... I forget completely about most of the time. So... sorry.
Although I'm pretty sure its a 'nay'.
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:38 am
Scoootttttt, now I have to repost my question! *pokes*
Anyway. I'm still hunting for screenshots, but any proof that these sites aren't exactly legit would always come in handy
And can someone PLEASE kill the Classmates.com ads!? Like I said on the last spilt, I *know* where my classmates are!
Anyway. I'm still hunting for screenshots, but any proof that these sites aren't exactly legit would always come in handy
And can someone PLEASE kill the Classmates.com ads!? Like I said on the last spilt, I *know* where my classmates are!
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:43 am
Back again....and done with my letter to slap the screenies on...
Comments? Ideas? Suggestions?
Dear ________,
As a parent, I wanted to make you aware of some of the shady advertising being associated with your company on the website Neopets.com.
Your company currently advertises on Neopets.com, and I feel it is my duty as a parent to inform you of the problems associated with the website's new advertising and the shadow it is spreading across your company's image.
Recently, the company dropped it's brainchild "submersive" style advertising techniques on the site and branched out to large banner ads located at the top and at the bottom of the site. Many of these ads are NOT suitable for children and I doubt greatly that they pass the COPPA standards for what is mostly a child-oriented site. These ads at times contian adult-subject matter (as the ad I have enclosed for you below) as well as many spyware/malware installing sites which can be malicious, not the image we wish to represent family site.
That being said, I would like to bring it to the attention of your marketing department that your company, it's logo, and imagery is being tainted by questionable material, which no doubt was not there at the time you signed your contract with Neopets.com. Aside from the material within these said ads, the advertising space that you paid for has now become overshadowed with advertisements which you may have not been made aware of, and is in no doubt lessining any advertising value of what you paid for with sponsorship to the site.
You more than likely do not know about this, for in many of the sponsor areas the advertisements do not show at the bottom, and only site-related ads show on the top-banner...I think maybe this move was made in hopes that your company would not surf the site beyond the borders of your own content.
Families do not wish to see your products being placed on the same level as ads such as this, and your association with this site is now being looked at with scrutiny. I know you are a large company that values it's image and has always remained family-friendly, and I'm sure that your company will look into the matter before this gathers media attention and clarify that you only intend to market to children on a website that follows COPPA guidelines.
Please look into this matter.
Sincerely,
Valerie A. Lundberg
Comments? Ideas? Suggestions?
Dear ________,
As a parent, I wanted to make you aware of some of the shady advertising being associated with your company on the website Neopets.com.
Your company currently advertises on Neopets.com, and I feel it is my duty as a parent to inform you of the problems associated with the website's new advertising and the shadow it is spreading across your company's image.
Recently, the company dropped it's brainchild "submersive" style advertising techniques on the site and branched out to large banner ads located at the top and at the bottom of the site. Many of these ads are NOT suitable for children and I doubt greatly that they pass the COPPA standards for what is mostly a child-oriented site. These ads at times contian adult-subject matter (as the ad I have enclosed for you below) as well as many spyware/malware installing sites which can be malicious, not the image we wish to represent family site.
That being said, I would like to bring it to the attention of your marketing department that your company, it's logo, and imagery is being tainted by questionable material, which no doubt was not there at the time you signed your contract with Neopets.com. Aside from the material within these said ads, the advertising space that you paid for has now become overshadowed with advertisements which you may have not been made aware of, and is in no doubt lessining any advertising value of what you paid for with sponsorship to the site.
You more than likely do not know about this, for in many of the sponsor areas the advertisements do not show at the bottom, and only site-related ads show on the top-banner...I think maybe this move was made in hopes that your company would not surf the site beyond the borders of your own content.
Families do not wish to see your products being placed on the same level as ads such as this, and your association with this site is now being looked at with scrutiny. I know you are a large company that values it's image and has always remained family-friendly, and I'm sure that your company will look into the matter before this gathers media attention and clarify that you only intend to market to children on a website that follows COPPA guidelines.
Please look into this matter.
Sincerely,
Valerie A. Lundberg
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:44 am
Stop whining. Twizzie did it for you 
(Thanks)
Anyways... did you guys read Spira's post in the last thread? You wouldn't be complaining now if ye did -.^
Or... if you don't have Windows... then I have nothing else to say
(Thanks
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Anyways... did you guys read Spira's post in the last thread? You wouldn't be complaining now if ye did -.^
Or... if you don't have Windows... then I have nothing else to say
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:55 am
ScottNak wrote:Stop whining. Twizzie did it for you
(Thanks
Anyways... did you guys read Spira's post in the last thread? You wouldn't be complaining now if ye did -.^
Or... if you don't have Windows... then I have nothing else to say
Anything for you, Scott dear.
And who said I was complaining? My last real complaining post was on the first topic... how long ago was that? The others were merely joking around, or giving some info.
Hm, and I haven't really been paying attention to them.. I swear I see that Looney Toons ad everytime it comes up though. Does that mean I'm looney? o.o
I have windows! They make my room bright when the sun is up! I'm cereal! (And that is going to help alot in getting everyone to stop calling me Trix, I know.
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Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:59 am
Fine, I'll just call you Twix 
Or Trwix. Or Twrix. I can't remember which one it was
Val, that letter's great. Hopefully it gets a response.
Or Trwix. Or Twrix. I can't remember which one it was
Val, that letter's great. Hopefully it gets a response.
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:03 am
Alex wrote:Fine, I'll just call you Twix
Or Trwix. Or Twrix. I can't remember which one it was
Val, that letter's great. Hopefully it gets a response.
Those and many more. Ishka is very edible. o.o I just hope I taste good!
Yes, Val, that was an awesome letter. I hope it gets a response, because, it is very well thought out.
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:04 am
Alex wrote:
Val, that letter's great. Hopefully it gets a response.
Well, I'm working myself down the line now...
Ronald McDonald has mail.
So does Lucky and his Lucky Charms.
Disney is next.....
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:33 am
**Standing Ovation** Lovely, Val. Couldn't have said it better myself, and I'm a Journalism major.
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:53 am
Ahhhh, excellent. I wonder what the big advertising honchos are going to say about this? I can tell Mickey Mouse probably won't be too happy, and Ronald McDonald will be representing the classical unhappy clown. Lovely.
And hey, if all else fails, we can just boycott neo for a couple of days. I can see it now....
Day of Action II: Judgement Day, Rise of the PPTers
Ahh, you must excuse me. I was just watching Terminator 2 and 3.
And hey, if all else fails, we can just boycott neo for a couple of days. I can see it now....
Day of Action II: Judgement Day, Rise of the PPTers
Ahh, you must excuse me. I was just watching Terminator 2 and 3.
Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:59 am
valerielundberg wrote:Back again....and done with my letter to slap the screenies on...
Comments? Ideas? Suggestions?
Dear ________,
As a parent, I wanted to make you aware of some of the shady advertising being associated with your company on the website Neopets.com.
Your company currently advertises on Neopets.com, and I feel it is my duty as a parent to inform you of the problems associated with the website's new advertising and the shadow it is spreading across your company's image.
Recently, the company dropped it's brainchild "submersive" style advertising techniques on the site and branched out to large banner ads located at the top and at the bottom of the site. Many of these ads are NOT suitable for children and I doubt greatly that they pass the COPPA standards for what is mostly a child-oriented site. These ads at times contian adult-subject matter (as the ad I have enclosed for you below) as well as many spyware/malware installing sites which can be malicious, not the image we wish to represent family site.
That being said, I would like to bring it to the attention of your marketing department that your company, it's logo, and imagery is being tainted by questionable material, which no doubt was not there at the time you signed your contract with Neopets.com. Aside from the material within these said ads, the advertising space that you paid for has now become overshadowed with advertisements which you may have not been made aware of, and is in no doubt lessining any advertising value of what you paid for with sponsorship to the site.
You more than likely do not know about this, for in many of the sponsor areas the advertisements do not show at the bottom, and only site-related ads show on the top-banner...I think maybe this move was made in hopes that your company would not surf the site beyond the borders of your own content.
Families do not wish to see your products being placed on the same level as ads such as this, and your association with this site is now being looked at with scrutiny. I know you are a large company that values it's image and has always remained family-friendly, and I'm sure that your company will look into the matter before this gathers media attention and clarify that you only intend to market to children on a website that follows COPPA guidelines.
Please look into this matter.
Sincerely,
Valerie A. Lundberg
Great letter, the only main flaws were spelling mistakes.
Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:12 am
Qanda wrote:Great letter, the only main flaws were spelling mistakes.
Ouch, and with me on my way to being a future English Professor (and a former spelling bee champ) that hurts.
But I'm sure you're right...I wrote that newly awakened and after a mere 2 hours of sleep. I'll go back and proofread.
Oh yes, I also sent a lovely mail to the Today Tonight people...I wonder if we'll hear from them?
Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:56 am
If you don't get a response from Today Tonight, I'll try. Maybe they'll be more responsive to an Aussie.
Failing that, we can then try A Current Affair (TT's rival), and the newspapers ;D
Failing that, we can then try A Current Affair (TT's rival), and the newspapers ;D
Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:43 pm
In my opinion, we should be able to make donations to them. Like with paypal or something. Many sites have those Paypal buttons. 9_9 Not sure if they'd get as much money than with the ads though........
What I really didn't like was that they said the ads wouldn't slow the site down, but they do, alot.
Like with paypal or something. Many sites have those Paypal buttons. 9_9 Not sure if they'd get as much money than with the ads though........
What I really didn't like was that they said the ads wouldn't slow the site down, but they do, alot.