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Angelina

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Hi folks, just letting you all know that we have a new owner/admin of CyB.

You may have noticed advertisements appearing around the forum which may be new to some of us, particularly myself. However, our new owner/admin has specifically chosen a Christian ad agency that will filter out the type of things/ads that would be considered inappropriate as believers in Christ...

Blessings and Peace
Angelina
 

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Hi folks, just letting you all know that we have a new owner/admin of CyB.

You may have noticed advertisements appearing around the forum which may be new to some of us, particularly myself. However, our new owner/admin has specifically chosen a Christian ad agency that will filter out the type of things/ads that would be considered inappropriate as believers in Christ...

Blessings and Peace
Angelina

Thank you for the heads up, sister.
 

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Hi folks, just letting you all know that we have a new owner/admin of CyB.

You may have noticed advertisements appearing around the forum which may be new to some of us, particularly myself. However, our new owner/admin has specifically chosen a Christian ad agency that will filter out the type of things/ads that would be considered inappropriate as believers in Christ...

Blessings and Peace
Angelina
Thanks for telling us. Bit distracting though.
 

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I'm finding all the flashing disturbing as i have been known to have fits with flashing lights and these may be a step too far. They just flash all the time.
 

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If you’re at liberty to say @Angelina, who is the new owner / admin? Are there any other changes planned that you’re aware of?
 
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I'm finding all the flashing disturbing as i have been known to have fits with flashing lights and these may be a step too far. They just flash all the time.
I too find it more difficult to post with all that.

Much love!
 
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Hi folks, just letting you all know that we have a new owner/admin of CyB.

You may have noticed advertisements appearing around the forum which may be new to some of us, particularly myself. However, our new owner/admin has specifically chosen a Christian ad agency that will filter out the type of things/ads that would be considered inappropriate as believers in Christ...

Blessings and Peace
Angelina
It's a real deterrent. :( You may see less of me.

Quenching the Spirit with Google Ads :confused:

Alternatively, maybe an option of dues or something that would turn the ads off for those who choose to support the site.
 

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It's a real deterrent. :( You may see less of me.

Quenching the Spirit with Google Ads :confused:

Alternatively, maybe an option of dues or something that would turn the ads off for those who choose to support the site.
Could be an idea depending on how much it cost. The AdBlock is about £4 per month but I didn't like what it said about it being able to change things.
 

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You may have noticed advertisements appearing around the forum which may be new to some of us, particularly myself. However, our new owner/admin has specifically chosen a Christian ad agency that will filter out the type of things/ads that would be considered inappropriate as believers in Christ...

Ah, Ma'am...

I hate to question the above, but I am already seeing ads for Astrology websites, and that's in less than one day of the advertisements being in use.
 

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Ah, Ma'am...

I hate to question the above, but I am already seeing ads for Astrology websites, and that's in less than one day of the advertisements being in use.

The ad directs people to this site here, with the statement, "Find out your fate."
Claim Your Free Astrology Chart Reading | AstrologyAnswers.com

Astrological chart reading is at its highest level consulting someone guided by evil spirits not the Holy Spirit, and at its lowest just pseudo-spiritual mumbo-jumbo. Either way I don't see it as appropriate for a Christian site, so it appears either the new owner is not truly aware of what the ad agency is allowing or worse.

Any way you can find out what is going on? I hate to complain but while I'm not griping about ads in general, I do have a problem when the ads themselves are distinctly non-Christian.
 
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The ad directs people to this site here, with the statement, "Find out your fate."

Astrological chart reading is at its highest level consulting someone guided by evil spirits not the Holy Spirit, and at its lowest just pseudo-spiritual mumbo-jumbo. Either way I don't see it as appropriate for a Christian site, so it appears either the new owner is not truly aware of what the ad agency is allowing or worse.

Any way you can find out what is going on? I hate to complain but while I'm not griping about ads in general, I do have a problem when the ads themselves are distinctly non-Christian.
My understanding is that the new ads are using google AdSense, which uses your search history to make suggestions for the ads. I don't think the Christian ads are setup yet, as I haven't seen any popup myself.
 

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Hi folks, just letting you all know that we have a new owner/admin of CyB.

You may have noticed advertisements appearing around the forum which may be new to some of us, particularly myself. However, our new owner/admin has specifically chosen a Christian ad agency that will filter out the type of things/ads that would be considered inappropriate as believers in Christ...

Blessings and Peace
Angelina




Yes, I thought my tablet was messing up. Sorry but I am displeased with the new way. I hate pop-up ads.I may have to withdraw.
 
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My understanding is that the new ads are using google AdSense, which uses your search history to make suggestions for the ads. I don't think the Christian ads are setup yet, as I haven't seen any popup myself.

I've done some searches on Astrology in the past - not Chart making, but stuff on personality traits.

Haven't done any on NoraCora women's attire, or Liver Disease, or Rodent Repellents, Lol, so not sure if it checks out yet or not. But I'll keep an eye on it.
 

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@Angelina
If I request to have my membership removed may I return when I choose.?
Maybe after the kinks are removed. It's making my anxiety worse.
 
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Hey guys! Owner here!

I’ve already contacted the agency about the astrology ad and will look into the supporter option to remove ads as well.

Bare with me over the next few weeks as we tweak and modify the ad displays to make them as reasonable as we can. Other than this, I don’t have any plans for the site other than community suggestions.

I’m also taking suggestions from the community for any improvements or features you’d like added to the forum.

I’ve already added emojis from @Angelina’s request. So please let me know if there are other things I can add to the site that you all would like.
 

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thank you for telling us about the new owner of the site, I don't have a problem with Ads that are Christian but Ads that show non Christian stuff might be a problem depending on what Ads they show here, i probably will consider if i do or don't want to stay
 

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thank you for telling us about the new owner of the site, I don't have a problem with Ads that are Christian but Ads that show non Christian stuff might be a problem depending on what Ads they show here, i probably will consider if i do or don't want to stay
I was told they would filter out ads considered inappropriate for a Christian site. So not necessarily Christian, but ads that are not inappropriate.
I’ll be monitoring closely during this change.