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1. Twiggy said on April 30, 2012, 02:52:37 AM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,098 posts

Have you noticed that it's vaguely relevant to your interests? I noticed it a whole lot these days. It seems like that Google tracks a lot of stuff via the ads. It's like the ads know who I am, and where I've been.

Most of the stuff has to do with Nokia Lumias, web fonts, hosting, meetings, and... uh, Pokémon? Whatever it is, it does not matter what site I'm on these days.

Anyone getting creeped by Google ads?

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2. PokeRemixStudio said on April 30, 2012, 03:55:05 AM (-07:00)

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Oh man, it's like they're psychic or something.

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3. The Spirit of Time said on April 30, 2012, 06:27:47 AM (-07:00)

Rayquaza
3,934 posts

I doubt it. The ad is irrelevant to my interest, whatsoever.

4. Twiggy said on May 1, 2012, 03:19:46 AM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,098 posts

http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/?hl=en

This will probably show what ad preferences that Google thinks you have. Might be a good idea to check this out.

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5. NismoZ said on May 1, 2012, 04:49:53 AM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,014 posts

It's taken all my time in the Roleplaying board to decide that I like roleplaying games, and it's presumably taken all my time in reddit's SFW Porn Network to decide that I'm age 18-24.

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6. Quadcentruo said on May 1, 2012, 06:11:52 AM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,684 posts

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I have been spending some time on a trading website for Team Fortress 2 items.
...
Since when has TF2 trading been a big business?

7. PokeRemixStudio said on May 1, 2012, 12:05:21 PM (-07:00)

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Let's see, for me it has
>Arts & Entertainment - Movies
okay
>Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Country Music
credibility already destroyed
>Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop
oh come on, I like metal and electronic music the most
>Games
>Games - Computer & Video Games
>Games - Computer & Video Games - Adventure Games
>Games - Computer & Video Games - Fighting Games
>Games - Computer & Video Games - Shooter Games
>Games - Online Games
yeah sure
>News - Weather
I only checked the weather once

8. isbragg said on May 1, 2012, 03:42:50 PM (-07:00)

Volcarona
693 posts

Here's what Google has on me.

Arts & Entertainment - Movies
Uh, no. I am not a movie-goer.
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Game Systems & Consoles - Nintendo
Computers & Electronics - Software - Multimedia Software - Desktop Publishing - Fonts
Games
Games - Computer & Video Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Adventure Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Fighting Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Shooter Games
Games - Online Games
Online Communities - Social Networks

9. SyracuvatTenlii said on May 1, 2012, 07:01:19 PM (-07:00)

Regigigas
746 posts

I'll say something right now: I'm not sure about the relevance of the Google ads on VR, but when I occasionally look around for something on Amazon, I'll see an Amazon ad on Youtube that features almost the exact items I was just searching around for.

10. The Spirit of Time said on May 1, 2012, 07:15:56 PM (-07:00)

Rayquaza
3,934 posts

Quote:
Arts & Entertainment - Movies - Thriller, Crime & Mystery Films
Games
Games - Card Games - Collectible Card Games
Games - Computer & Video Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Fighting Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Sports Games
Online Communities
Online Communities - Social Networks
People & Society - Subcultures & Niche Interests - Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sports - Individual Sports - Golf
I am not sure where they get their information from... Yes, it might be true for movies, but card games, sports games, science fiction and GOLF? I hate almost all of these, and I have never even bothered to know about them.

11. Twiggy said on May 1, 2012, 08:53:13 PM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,098 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Spirit of Time View Post
I am not sure where they get their information from... Yes, it might be true for movies, but card games, sports games, science fiction and GOLF? I hate almost all of these, and I have never even bothered know about them.
Think it's based on what the sites that you visit for the most part? Keep in mind that you don't have to have an ad for Google to track you, and more general sites tend to get in there... Oh, and sometimes keywords trip it up.

12. PHANTOMxTRAINER said on May 5, 2012, 05:54:05 AM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,388 posts

I really do want to see the Avengers.. Weird.

13. TurtwigX said on May 11, 2012, 10:41:10 PM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,060 posts

Arts & Entertainment
Makes sense
Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation - Anime & Manga
Makes ALOT of sense
Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation - Comics
Makes PERFECT sense
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop - Rap & Hip-Hop
Makes no sense considering I don't listen to any.
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Gadgets & Portable Electronics - PDAs & Handhelds
Like, every single day.
Games
Maybe
Games - Computer & Video Games
Definitely
Games - Computer & Video Games - Fighting Games
Can't play them, but yeah.
Games - Computer & Video Games - Shooter Games
Yeaaaahhh...no.
Games - Online Games
Oh to the gods, not really.
Online Communities
I guess
Advertisement: Chevy Silverado something or whatever
I can't drive and really have no interest in driving.

14. DashArmy said on May 19, 2012, 11:52:08 AM (-07:00)

Regigigas
936 posts

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Probably doesn't help that I posted about Android less then 15 minutes ago. I'd say this is pretty accurate.

15. TurtwigX said on May 19, 2012, 07:27:00 PM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,060 posts

Now it says the Google Play store.
And I'm on the Google Play store.
Stalkers?

16. 7dewott8 said on May 20, 2012, 08:22:58 AM (-07:00)

Landorus
1,545 posts

I got a Minecraft advertisement.

...FINE I MIGHT GET IT GAWD ;_;

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17. Quadcentruo said on May 20, 2012, 08:24:24 AM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,684 posts

I got an ad for an antivirus software that looks kinda shady.

I refuse to use antivirus because I don't need it and it takes up too much system resources.

18. Luxray13579 said on June 2, 2012, 06:15:18 PM (-07:00)

Shaymin
2,679 posts

Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation - Anime & Manga
Appropriate.
Arts & Entertainment - Movies - Bollywood & South Asian Film
Erm, I don't know about this one so much...
Arts & Entertainment - Movies - Movie Reference
Also appropriate.
Arts & Entertainment - Movies - Science Fiction & Fantasy Films
Same as above.
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Rock Music
I do enjoy rock music, but as long as it's no newer than 1980s.
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Game Systems & Consoles - Nintendo
BANG on!
Games - Computer & Video Games
Same as above
Online Communities - Photo & Video Sharing
Sorta, but not really.
Online Communities - Social Networks
Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuus.
Science - Astronomy
Heck yeah.

And apparently I'm a male aged 18-24... o3o

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19. Quadcentruo said on June 3, 2012, 04:57:46 AM (-07:00)

Giratina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luxray13579 View Post
And apparently I'm a male aged 18-24... o3o
You've managed to fool the Google bots into thinking you're a different gender.
...
Quickly! Find a way to take advantage of this!

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20. 7dewott8 said on June 3, 2012, 04:58:21 AM (-07:00)

Landorus
1,545 posts

Arts & Entertainment
Hang on lemme finish this picture. xD Yes I agree totally with this one
Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation
Both of those right ^_^
Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation - Anime & Manga
Ooh, I like that too
Arts & Entertainment - Fun & Trivia
Of course I'm going to look this up.
Arts & Entertainment - Movies
I actually dislike movies
Arts & Entertainment - Movies - Movie Reference
Wait that's a category?
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Country Music
I dislike country music tbh.
Arts & Entertainment - Visual Art & Design
I guess so
Arts & Entertainment - Visual Art & Design - Arts Education
Heehee, nothing wrong with me looking up art
Games
Mother Games <3
Games - Computer & Video Games
As long as it's Pokemon, Kirby or Mother Related then yes
Games - Computer & Video Games - Driving & Racing Games
I'm too old to drive.
Games - Computer & Video Games - Fighting Games
Hmm... If Pokemon, Kirby and Mother are fighting games then yes.
Games - Computer & Video Games - Gaming Media & Reference - Game Cheats & Hints
I am the complete opposite actually. I prefer not to cheat in games.
Games - Computer & Video Games - Shooter Games
This is wrong for so many reasons. I am all out against blood, but then again my brother will occasionally come onto my laptop to use it.
Games - Online Games - Massive Multiplayer
Once again, my brother.
Jobs & Education - Education - Colleges & Universities
I wanna go to anime college when I'm older ;_;
Online Communities - Social Networks
It really irritates me when my mom insists on using my account when I made her one
Pets & Animals - Animal Products & Services - Veterinarians
Wait wat

21. NismoZ said on June 3, 2012, 12:14:34 PM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,014 posts

I configured it myself one time, but it recently decided to add a few things (strikethrough means I've added it):

Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation
Eh, sorta.
Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation - Anime & Manga
Embedded image
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Dance & Electronic Music
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Urban & Hip-Hop - Rap & Hip-Hop

Autos & Vehicles - Microcars & City Cars
I am a gearhead, but citycars aren't really my thing.
Computers & Electronics
I guess so.
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Game Systems & Consoles - Nintendo
See above
Computers & Electronics - Consumer Electronics - Game Systems & Consoles - Xbox
See above
Games
Games - Arcade & Coin-Op Games
Games - Computer & Video Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Action & Platform Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Driving & Racing Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Video Game Emulation
Games - Roleplaying Games

Online Communities
Really depends.
Online Communities - Online Goodies
Huh?

22. Luxray13579 said on June 3, 2012, 12:20:16 PM (-07:00)

Shaymin
2,679 posts

Now they're trying to offer me customized flash drives... Usually there's a WoW ad there, but I guess they've given up on me for that. I don't play WoW, that'd be my best friend.

23. GTP_NickSkyline said on July 24, 2012, 09:44:18 PM (-07:00)

Haxorus
299 posts

100 Mbps? I appreciate the offer, but 54 is fine.
7/25, 1:26 PM - Now it wants me to play either Hold 'Em or World of Warcraft.
2:03 P.M. - I went to VRAC's ad, and got something about abortion.

EDIT: I checked out that Ads Preferences Manager thing and checked the following:
Arts & Entertainment - Comics & Animation - Anime & Manga
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - Music Education & Instruction
Arts & Entertainment - Visual Art & Design - Design - Graphic Design
Games - Computer & Video Games - Action & Platform Games
Games - Computer & Video Games - Driving & Racing Games
Games - Party Games
Games - Roleplaying Games
Sports - Motor Sports - Auto Racing

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