Google is anti-gun

[FC]

All my ad categories were disapproved as not meeting their guidelines. I gave them a verbal lashing, for all the good it will do.

[swamp_thing]

Funny how many times I had seen them logged onto the site viewing the contents. I would have figured otherwise, but we live and learn. It seems to be a trend with more and more places to go this way. My guess is the big money interests control their contents and little folks mean nothing to them as with so many others. As of this posting my home page will now change and I will cease to use them. I know, what will they care, but I will feel better. swamp_thing

[Emul8]

Good point swamp_thing...about changing Google out as one's home page.

 

I would only add that after we do so, we send letters to Google to let them know why.

 

I'm sure that they won't give a hoot, as we are so few among so many, but as a singer from my, ahem, liberal days used to say "each drop in the ocean swells the tide". It's still a good sentiment.

 

I am going to explore this a bit more before I chuck Google off my browser, but I am fairly certain y'all are right about this...unfortunately.

 

 

[AzRednek]

There has been some on the local news about Google. Apparently they are going to open an office and a facility of some sort here in Phoenix. The news report said Google has been offering it's employees $5,000 cash if they buy a hybrid vehicle. Also heard something about Google providing it's employees with health food store type lunches. I don't recall all the details of the report about freebe lunch but I believe it was also vegatarian. Makes me think Google is owned by two Al Gore wannabes.

 

[FC]

Here is the proof:

BTW, I deleted the ad campaign, so the reasoning for the disapproval, which wasn't understandable, and intentionally vague, is not a readable link. I imagine they allow sex sites, so maybe I need sex models with guns?

 

Hello,

 

Thank you for advertising with Google AdWords. After reviewing your

account, we've found that one or more of your ads or keywords does not

meet our guidelines. You can see your disapproved ad(s), the reason for

disapproval, and editorial suggestions, from the Disapproved Ads page

within your account.

 

To access this page, use the following link:

http://adwords.google.com/select/disapprovedads

(Please note that you may need to log in before you can access this

page.)

 

You can also follow these steps:

 

1. Log into your account at http://adwords.google.com/.

2. Click ‘Tools’ on the ‘Campaign Management’ tab.

3. In the Analyze Your Ad Performance section, click ‘Disapproved Ads.’

4. To edit an ad, click the 'Edit ad' link in the far right-hand

column. You'll be able to edit your ad from its corresponding Ad Group;

once you save your ad, it will automatically be submitted for review by

our AdWords Specialists.

 

Search Total 0 0 - - $0.00 -

Content Total [?] 0 0 - - - -

Arisaka Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

Bolts Disapproved $2.00 http://mfrc.sizzlyhosting.com 0 0 - - - -

Enfields Disapproved $2.05 default URL 0 0 - - - -

K-31 Disapproved $3.06 default URL 0 0 - - - -

K-98 Disapproved $0.40 default URL 0 0 - - - -

Lee-Enfield Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

Mauser sporterization Disapproved $7.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

Mausers Disapproved $5.03 default URL 0 0 - - - -

Mosin-Nagant Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

SKS Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

SMLE Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

Springfield Rifle Disapproved $0.40 default URL 0 0 - - - -

actions Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

bedding rifles Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

black powder Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

bluing Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

bolt bending Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

bullet lead Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

c&r Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

cas shooting Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

casting bullets Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

chamber reamers Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

curio and relic license Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

firearm restoration Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

flintlock rifles Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

gun barrels Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

gun stocks Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

gunsmithing Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

hand loading Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

handguns Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

hunting Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

kentucky rifles Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

marksmanship Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

mauser alterations Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

muzzleloading Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

peep sights Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

pennsylvania rifles Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

percussion rifles Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

pistols Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

primers Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

range requirements Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

re-barreling rifles Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

re-bluing rifles Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

reloading Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

revolvers Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

safeties Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

scopes Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

shooting range Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

shotguns Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

sights Disapproved $1.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

stock making Disapproved $6.00 default URL 0 0 - - - -

triggers Disapproved $1.00 default URL

[Dr.Hess]

The people running Google are extreme left wing commies. There is no doubt about it. They are all Gore wannabees. I forget the exact numbers, but in the last election the contributions were something like thousands to one dem/rep. It is not surprising to me at all that they have no problems with homosexual sex sites but won't let you advertise "Mauser."

 

We need a new search engine.

 

Dr.Hess

[Emul8]

OK, I'm convinced. Not that I doubted it, and I was coming to this conclusion anyway.

 

Personally, I don't care where one can go with Google, as long as it's fair, and clearly, this is not.

 

Man, this is going to hurt me, but I have to literally, as well as figuratively stick by my guns. And yes, I am going to let them know why.

 

Who else can we use? Any ideas?

 

We need to make up a browser called "Gunnin' for a Search", and it'll cover all these other places that are rejected by the engines that think the U. S. Constitution is merely a document of convenience.

 

Ooo, now I am getting mad!

[FC]

The last I read on Yahoo was that for a couple hundred bucks, which they'll gladly take, they'll consider placing your ad, but won't guarantee it! I don't think the net is going to get my money.

I plan to write gun magazines about Google's actions. Of course, they did not write back to me regarding the my complaint.

Jerks!

[FC]

Complaining Blogger

 

Another gun site screwed

 

I had no problem finding gun sites that have been discriminated against by google by searching under "Google anti-gun".

[Guest Guest_MorgansBoss_*]

Fact is all gun owners & hunters are dinosaurs. Don't expect it in our lifetime but the end will eventually come through attrition and apathy.

[FC]

Not only do I not wish to continue to advertising with your politically correct organization, but after seeing how you have shafted other gun-related sites I have decided to make broadly known your bias on gun boards, and gun publications, including the NRA.

 

You only promote the freedom of speech in those areas you are comfortable with, such as pornography. Fine, you can do that. My ads are a spit in your financial cup, but let this get out to the millions of gun owners, and you will find a sea-well of opposition.

 

I'm not changing any more than you are changing.

A. Harkin

http://mfrc.sizzlyhosting.com

 

-----Original Message-----

From: AdWords Support <adwords-support@google.com>

Sent: Nov 16, 2005 12:09 PM

To: Tony & Barbara <barbaratony@earthlink.net>

Subject: Re: [#38553450] Your Google AdWords Approval Status

 

Hello Tony,

 

Thank you for your email. I am happy to assist you with your concerns

regarding the recent disapproval of your ads. I apologize for any

frustration and inconvenience caused. I have reviewed your account, and

see that your ad was disapproved for unacceptable content.

 

Our AdWords Specialists review ads that run on Google to ensure that they

comply with our advertising policies. I apologize if the prior disapproval

of your ad was made in error. However, after reviewing your ad again, our

Specialists have found that your ad meets all our Editorial Guidelines and

advertising policies.

 

Please note that although your site does not sell firearms or ammunition,

and as noted in our advertising terms and conditions, Google reserves the

right to exercise editorial discretion when it comes to the advertising we

accept on our site. At this time we do not allow ads for websites that

sell guns or related products.

 

Google believes strongly in freedom of expression and therefore offers

broad access to content across the web without censoring results. Please

note that the decisions we make concerning advertising in no way affect

the search results we deliver. We will continue to show search results for

guns and related products.

 

If you wish to continue advertising with us, you can resume a paused

campaign or undelete a deleted campaign at any time. You won't accrue

charges while your campaigns are inactive, and they'll remain deleted or

paused until you resume them.

 

To restore a deleted campaign, visit the 'Campaign Details' page and click

'Undelete Campaign.'

 

To resume a paused ad campaign:

 

1. Log in to your AdWords account at adwords.google.com.

2. Click the checkbox next to the campaign you want to resume.

3. Click 'Resume' at the top of the 'Campaign Summary' table.

 

If you have additional questions, please visit our Help Center at

https://adwords.google.com/support to find answers to many frequently

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cover the scope of AdWords.

 

We look forward to providing you with the most effective advertising

available.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kerry B.

The Google AdWords Team

 

 

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Original Message Follows:

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From: Tony & Barbara <barbaratony@earthlink.net>

Subject: Re: Your Google AdWords Approval Status

Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:06:46 -0600 (GMT-06:00)

 

If you choose to discriminate against a board where ammunition is

discussed, I will discontinue my ad campaign.

Good riddance.

 

-----Original Message-----

From: adwords-support@google.com

Sent: Nov 13, 2005 11:22 PM

To: barbaratony@earthlink.net

Subject: Your Google AdWords Approval Status

 

Hello,

 

Thank you for advertising with Google AdWords. After reviewing your

account, we've found that one or more of your ads or keywords does not

meet our guidelines. You can see your disapproved ad(s), the reason for

disapproval, and editorial suggestions, from the Disapproved Ads page

within your account.

 

To access this page, use the following link:

http://adwords.google.com/select/disapprovedads

(Please note that you may need to log in before you can access this

page.)

 

You can also follow these steps:

 

1. Log into your account at http://adwords.google.com/.

2. Click ?Tools? on the ?Campaign Management? tab.

3. In the Analyze Your Ad Performance section, click ?Disapproved Ads.?

4. To edit an ad, click the 'Edit ad' link in the far right-hand

column. You'll be able to edit your ad from its corresponding Ad Group;

once you save your ad, it will automatically be submitted for review by

our AdWords Specialists.

 

----------------------------------------------

Campaign: 'Campaign #1,' Ad Group: 'mfrc'

----------------------------------------------

 

AD TEXT:

 

mfrc

Mauser Sporterization, Milsurps

actions, bolts, scopes, barrels

mfrc.sizzlyhosting.com

 

Ad Status: Suspended - Pending Revision

Ad Issue(s): Unacceptable Content

~~~~~~~~~

 

SUGGESTIONS:

-> Content: At this time, Google policy does not permit the

advertisement of websites that contain "firearms and ammunition". As

noted in our advertising terms and conditions, we reserve the right to

exercise editorial discretion when it comes to the advertising we

accept on our site.

 

 

 

 

---------------------

POLICY DEFINITIONS:

 

Unacceptable Content: Google believes strongly in freedom of expression

and therefore offers broad access to content across the web without

censoring search results. Please note that the decisions we make

concerning advertising in no way affect the search results we deliver.

Please note that both your ad and keywords have been suspended at this

time.

 

---------------------

 

If a keyword has been suspended, it will no longer trigger your ad(s).

 

If an ad has been suspended, you may edit it and save your changes to

automatically resubmit the ad for review.

 

For more information about our ad requirements, please read the AdWords

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If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us at:

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providing you with the most effective advertising available.

 

Sincerely,

 

The Google AdWords Team

 

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[FC]

Morgan, don't give up so easily. I'm cautiously optimistic. Why? Would you have dreamed of conceal-carry becoming a reality? How many states have taken away the right? Nope, none that I know of. In fact, the number of states allowing it is still increasing!

 

I have written the NRA. If this gets to the right people it WILL raise some eyebrows.