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Discussion in 'Frequently Asked Questions' started by Richard.R, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    So are you growing Lonicera caerulea vrana..??
     
  2. Steve R

    Steve R Soil Furtler

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    I'm not sure that this recent (10 mins ago) google ad is suitable for here, here's a screenshot.

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    Steve
     
  3. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    I put that URL in just to see and agree with Steve - it's not the sort of gardening I would condone.
     
  4. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    I will make sure Admin see it.. Thanks Steve... :thumb:
     
  5. Steve R

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    I'm not suyre but I dont think admin have seen this Marley...

    This has been appearing sporadically since I posted above and its not my idea of gardening...the cultivation of illegal substances. Another screenshot from 5 mins ago.

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    Although I know its not true, it does say that GC condones growing marijuana...how many minors visit this gardening site and now think its "okay" to grow drugs?

    Can we do something about removing this rubbish please?

    Steve...:)
     
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    Whoops!! Sorry, Steve :( :hehe:

    But isn't that like the 'pot' calling the kettle black. I heard that in the Cockermouth area (what sort of name is that for a town?) if you wanted to get hold of anything that is a bit out of the ordinary then Steve's your man. :rotfl: :rotfl:
     
  7. Marley Farley

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    It is OK Steve Webmaster is aware of it & taking steps, even so, trying to prevent it seems to be another kettle of fish....... :scratch: Don't worry we are aware everyone.....:thumb:
     
  8. Steve R

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    Removing or temp disabling the google adsense will remove it, then a strong mail to google about how Illegal drugs should not be showing on gardening sites...ask them do they support illegal drug distribution?

    Steve...:)
     
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    I've just seen the link tonight for the first time and went for a little visit to their website. Interesting...marijuana seeds for £43.00!

    Nevertheless, the link is still showing and available for anyone using the forum. In case Admin/Webmaster can't find it, here's the page that the advert takes you to

    http://www.weedworld.co.uk/marijuana_seeds/?&gclid=CIisz4LHoqACFZJr4wodGwQjag

    Not very appropriate really!

    Edited to add - there's a link to soft porn on that website - 'Sonia's Skunk' as it's called.
     
  10. Marley Farley

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    Thanks Aaron, this has been brought to google's attention before but will let Nathan know again..:thumb:
     
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    Now...I promise I'm not being a nag, but this advert is still showing on various locations on the forum.
     
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    Aaron,

    I am going to send Google another mail, if I do not get a satisfactory reply within 24 hours, I will temporarily suspend Google Ads :thumb:


    Nathan.
     
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    Agatha, I'm so sorry. We've been working on the forum base and seems like, in trying to fix a few things, some others have come unstuck! We'll look into it.
     
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    Thank you so much! I hope you can fix it soon!

    It's a funny thing, you know, that you have to find another means of communication in a forum where attached pictures would count so much in a discussion...
     
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