Comments on: Poll on the GooglAds on the Hathor Blog! http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/ The Evolution Revolution Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:32:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.1 By: gonzopants http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1237 gonzopants Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:36:49 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1237 The problem is, the more clicks they get, the more effective they think those ads are. And those ads are already effective enough (too effective, IMO). They need to be removed because they violate the WHO Code, whether the US enforces that Code or not. Your standards are higher than that. The problem is, the more clicks they get, the more effective they think those ads are. And those ads are already effective enough (too effective, IMO). They need to be removed because they violate the WHO Code, whether the US enforces that Code or not. Your standards are higher than that.

]]> By: mamaluxe http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1241 mamaluxe Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:46:42 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1241 It is a tough call now that you are aware of them. I say leave 'em because I want you to be compensated for your work. No one thinks you are endorsing what appears under GoogleAds. I don't think anyone will be confused and think you are pro-formula feeding. If you really think formula is poison, then you shouldn't make money off of it. If you just think it is as a lesser alternative, than I don't think you should worry about it. It is a tough call now that you are aware of them.

I say leave ‘em because I want you to be compensated for your work. No one thinks you are endorsing what appears under GoogleAds. I don’t think anyone will be confused and think you are pro-formula feeding.

If you really think formula is poison, then you shouldn’t make money off of it. If you just think it is as a lesser alternative, than I don’t think you should worry about it.

]]> By: The Mommy Blawger http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1242 The Mommy Blawger Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:54:34 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1242 You can block adds from specific urls on GoogleAds. I would be glad to walk you through it. You can block adds from specific urls on GoogleAds. I would be glad to walk you through it.

]]> By: morganmcf http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1247 morganmcf Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:07:18 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1247 I'm appalled at some of the things that are being advertised! Enfamil's "breastfeeding support kit," complete with a sample of Enfamil to "get you started if you choose to supplement;" web sites on how to wean (that also have *lovely* [/sarcasm] articles on how formula is just like breastmilk); the very same Hooter Hiders that your comics poke fun at; and formula, formula, formula. I don't think you can, in good conscience, continue with these ads. I’m appalled at some of the things that are being advertised! Enfamil’s “breastfeeding support kit,” complete with a sample of Enfamil to “get you started if you choose to supplement;” web sites on how to wean (that also have *lovely* [/sarcasm] articles on how formula is just like breastmilk); the very same Hooter Hiders that your comics poke fun at; and formula, formula, formula. I don’t think you can, in good conscience, continue with these ads.

]]> By: janaki http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1248 janaki Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:18:27 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1248 I voted to contact Google and see how to block the Enfamil ads! I voted to contact Google and see how to block the Enfamil ads!

]]> By: Julinda http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1250 Julinda Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:33:13 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1250 I voted "yes," then reconsidered and voted "no" twice to have a net "no." Hopefully they all counted. If there's a way, get rid of them. You don't want to inadvertently lead someone to "the other side." It won't sway committed BF moms, but some may come here who are not committed and the message should be clear. I don't think formula is evil - I actually used it quite a bit w/my first son, and a wee bit with my second. I think it can have a place in breastfeeding if used judiciously, especially for those of us who work outside the home or otherwise are away from our babies a lot. But it's marketed enough without your help. And Enfamil is the biggest formula pusher there is! Yes, I got the "breastfeeding mom" version of the diaper bag both times I gave birth. Yes, it contained formula. I also received the "breastfeeding support kit" when I told my doctor I might need to give Alex some formula and asked if she recommended any brand. This kit was a can of powdered Enfamil in a round zipper case. Talk about irony. Julinda I voted “yes,” then reconsidered and voted “no” twice to have a net “no.” Hopefully they all counted.

If there’s a way, get rid of them. You don’t want to inadvertently lead someone to “the other side.” It won’t sway committed BF moms, but some may come here who are not committed and the message should be clear.

I don’t think formula is evil - I actually used it quite a bit w/my first son, and a wee bit with my second. I think it can have a place in breastfeeding if used judiciously, especially for those of us who work outside the home or otherwise are away from our babies a lot. But it’s marketed enough without your help. And Enfamil is the biggest formula pusher there is! Yes, I got the “breastfeeding mom” version of the diaper bag both times I gave birth. Yes, it contained formula. I also received the “breastfeeding support kit” when I told my doctor I might need to give Alex some formula and asked if she recommended any brand. This kit was a can of powdered Enfamil in a round zipper case. Talk about irony.

Julinda

]]> By: Barbara http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1252 Barbara Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:15:23 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1252 I don't think it's black & white... I usually ignore ads by google anyway since they are just random ones based on keywords from the site content. Maybe you could post a disclaimer above the "ads by google" bar? I don’t think it’s black & white… I usually ignore ads by google anyway since they are just random ones based on keywords from the site content. Maybe you could post a disclaimer above the “ads by google” bar?

]]> By: amyphilo http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1255 amyphilo Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:10:46 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1255 I think you should get rid of the Enfamil ads as soon as possible. Yes, it's ironic that they pay you, but think of the babies. Do not be their bee-otch. I think you should get rid of the Enfamil ads as soon as possible. Yes, it’s ironic that they pay you, but think of the babies. Do not be their bee-otch.

]]> By: amyphilo http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1256 amyphilo Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:11:20 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1256 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmKZ4XmCoDc check this out and send it along!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! puhleeze save the babes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmKZ4XmCoDc check this out and send it along!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! puhleeze save the babes.

]]> By: KatetheWonderful http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1257 KatetheWonderful Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:31:10 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1257 To add another kink in the thread, I don't have any google ads when I view Hathor. So, I don't have much of an opinion because I don't know what you are talking about. I often start my online shopping adventures off the adds listed on the left side of the page, but I have never seen a google ad. I am assuming the ads are similar to the ones that pop up when you use yahoo groups. So, maybe there are thousands of people like me who don't get the ads and this is only a small issue. To add another kink in the thread, I don’t have any google ads when I view Hathor. So, I don’t have much of an opinion because I don’t know what you are talking about. I often start my online shopping adventures off the adds listed on the left side of the page, but I have never seen a google ad. I am assuming the ads are similar to the ones that pop up when you use yahoo groups. So, maybe there are thousands of people like me who don’t get the ads and this is only a small issue.

]]> By: abigailvr http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1263 abigailvr Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:19:22 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1263 I think because the title of your post has the word "Enfamil" in it all of the adds are now for formula. Just thought you should know. I think because the title of your post has the word “Enfamil” in it all of the adds are now for formula. Just thought you should know.

]]> By: kriekle http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1265 kriekle Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:04:42 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1265 Hey, there's a really cool one on my screen now that talks about the risk of brain injury from powdered formula! But then again, I had to use a small amount of powdered formula with my first one. I too have mixed feelings about it. I tend to ignore most of the ads and never even noticed any formula ones until all this came up. I also believe in the power of boycotts. However, it's getting to the point that if I boycott everything that I don't believe in, I'll have very little left to support! I like the idea of just blocking ads from certain urls. Hey, there’s a really cool one on my screen now that talks about the risk of brain injury from powdered formula! But then again, I had to use a small amount of powdered formula with my first one. I too have mixed feelings about it. I tend to ignore most of the ads and never even noticed any formula ones until all this came up. I also believe in the power of boycotts. However, it’s getting to the point that if I boycott everything that I don’t believe in, I’ll have very little left to support! I like the idea of just blocking ads from certain urls.

]]> By: mamaluxe http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1266 mamaluxe Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:52:05 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1266 They are still there. I think as long as you are writing about feeding your baby, some will sneak in. But I admire your strong moral compass and your attempt to be ethical, however Quixotic it may end up being! They are still there. I think as long as you are writing about feeding your baby, some will sneak in. But I admire your strong moral compass and your attempt to be ethical, however Quixotic it may end up being!

]]> By: Morlith http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1270 Morlith Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:46:26 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1270 Here's two more: Free Formula Coupons Enter your email and baby's birth date to get free Enfamil formula. PlanningFamily.com Free Baby Formula Coupons Free Baby Diaper Coupons, Formula Coupons & Much More! www.Baby-Diaper-Coupons.com Give Google a little time to update your Ad settings. The ads that are removed are usually gone within 12-24 hours. Here’s two more:

Free Formula Coupons
Enter your email and baby’s birth date to get free Enfamil formula.
PlanningFamily.com

Free Baby Formula Coupons
Free Baby Diaper Coupons, Formula Coupons & Much More!
www.Baby-Diaper-Coupons.com

Give Google a little time to update your Ad settings. The ads that are removed are usually gone within 12-24 hours.

]]> By: Morlith http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1271 Morlith Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:47:01 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1271 And another one: Baby infant formula All Your Baby And Child Needs! Get Products, Information And More. Jokeroo.com And another one:

Baby infant formula
All Your Baby And Child Needs! Get Products, Information And More.
Jokeroo.com

]]> By: JulesD http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1272 JulesD Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:32:28 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1272 This one is showing up (from Canada); http://www.nestle-baby.ca/en/register/index This one is showing up (from Canada);
http://www.nestle-baby.ca/en/register/index

]]> By: JulesD http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1273 JulesD Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:35:54 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1273 These too: http://baby-formula-inc.com/ http://www.enfamil.ca/en/certificates/nutramigen.html http://www.enfamil.ca/fr/certificates/nutramigen.html http://litmoth.com/index2.php?search=baby%20formula%20coupon These too:
http://baby-formula-inc.com/
http://www.enfamil.ca/en/certificates/nutramigen.html
http://www.enfamil.ca/fr/certificates/nutramigen.html
http://litmoth.com/index2.php?search=baby%20formula%20coupon

]]> By: JulesD http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1275 JulesD Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:17:09 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1275 and this one... http://www.thebabydepartment.com/feeding/baby-formula.aspx and this one…
http://www.thebabydepartment.com/feeding/baby-formula.aspx

]]> By: Anne http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1276 Anne Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:58:06 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1276 As naive as this sounds I didn't realize you get paid based on the clicks each add gets - point this out again maybe ....I for one will be happy to click on the adds I'm okay with - If we all click the "good" adds maybe it will be a small "vote" directed to the advertisers...? As naive as this sounds I didn’t realize you get paid based on the clicks each add gets - point this out again maybe ….I for one will be happy to click on the adds I’m okay with - If we all click the “good” adds maybe it will be a small “vote” directed to the advertisers…?

]]> By: Anne http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1277 Anne Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:15:44 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1277 After having just left a comment I looked into some more of the adds - It turns out I'm even more niave than I thought. I think you should consider pulling them unless Google can give you a way to pre-screen them. The "artice" I clicked into seemed to be pro-breastfeeding but as I skimmed it I found it horrible - the worst list of pros and cons I've ever seen. HOWEVER - You are wonderful no matter what ... and deserve to be compensated - I think you should publisize your support page more often. Can you still accept direct donations??????? http://www.thecowgoddess.com/?page_id=424 After having just left a comment I looked into some more of the adds - It turns out I’m even more niave than I thought. I think you should consider pulling them unless Google can give you a way to pre-screen them. The “artice” I clicked into seemed to be pro-breastfeeding but as I skimmed it I found it horrible - the worst list of pros and cons I’ve ever seen.

HOWEVER - You are wonderful no matter what … and deserve to be compensated - I think you should publisize your support page more often. Can you still accept direct donations???????

http://www.thecowgoddess.com/?page_id=424

]]> By: Robyn L. Coburn http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1278 Robyn L. Coburn Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:12:43 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1278 I voted "other" with the suggestion of posting a disclaimer that the ads were placed by Google, and you do not necessarily endorse them - however that was before I learnt from these comments that you have at least some measure of control over the urls. Yet I expect that these ad companies have ways of having multiple url's that would foil that good intention. I suggested, and still suggest, that you continue seek other advertising and as soon as you can manage it financially you ditch the Google ads. Robyn C. I voted “other” with the suggestion of posting a disclaimer that the ads were placed by Google, and you do not necessarily endorse them - however that was before I learnt from these comments that you have at least some measure of control over the urls. Yet I expect that these ad companies have ways of having multiple url’s that would foil that good intention.

I suggested, and still suggest, that you continue seek other advertising and as soon as you can manage it financially you ditch the Google ads.

Robyn C.

]]> By: mamaluxe http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1281 mamaluxe Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:19:52 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1281 Okay...apply for BlogHer Ads. They pay by view, not click. So we can get you more money by telling people about your site. AND you can screen out ads by company and even by industry! So go get yourself onto BlogHer Ads and we'll make sure you get lots of page views!!! Okay…apply for BlogHer Ads. They pay by view, not click. So we can get you more money by telling people about your site.

AND you can screen out ads by company and even by industry!

So go get yourself onto BlogHer Ads and we’ll make sure you get lots of page views!!!

]]> By: Platte Daddy http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1299 Platte Daddy Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:01:17 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1299 Some more URLs to block: FreebieBabyStuff.com/EnfamilBaby www.BabyFormula.ws www.NexTag.com/Baby-Formula www.DiscountBabyFormulaCoupons.com Some more URLs to block:

FreebieBabyStuff.com/EnfamilBaby

www.BabyFormula.ws

www.NexTag.com/Baby-Formula

www.DiscountBabyFormulaCoupons.com

]]> By: Online Marketing Business http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1565 Online Marketing Business Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:30:59 +0000 http://www.thecowgoddess.com/2007/08/21/poll-on-the-enfamil-ad-on-the-hathor-blog/#comment-1565 <strong>Online Marketing Business...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Online Marketing Business…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

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