Bad advertisement on Physics Forums

[EL]

Some months ago the subject of bad advertisement in Physics Forums was discussed, ending with Greg requesting a list of which adds should be classified as "bad". Better late than never, I have decided to start building a list here. I understand this is an economical question too, but I think it is in both Greg's as well as all other member's interest to keep "nutcase-adds" out from PF in order to make this site appear serious. Please help with suggesting which advertisements that should be removed.

 

[matthyaouw]

Oh yeah, a while back I meant to report some. Some of the "we will write your essay for you" ads n the homework section look rather illegal, or at very least immoral.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I've banned the sites above. It's amazing how many quacks have websites. Thanks for the reports, keep them coming.

 

[Bystander]

Add things to this thread, or would you prefer PMs?

 

[ranger]

Greg how exactly are these businesses able to advertise on PF. Dont they pay a fee or at least seek permission or something of that sort?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Greg how exactly are these businesses able to advertise on PF. Dont they pay a fee or at least seek permission or something of that sort?

It's all automated through google adsense
https://www.google.com/adsense/

 

[EL]

Add things to this thread, or would you prefer PMs?

Wouldn't it be best to just add them to this thread? So that everyone know which "bad adds" have been reported.

 

[Doc Al]

I've banned the sites above. It's amazing how many quacks have websites. Thanks for the reports, keep them coming.

Just a thought, Greg: Once you've banned a site, you may want to delete the post that reported it. No point in giving these crackpot sites free advertising within PF!

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

btw, if I delete your post that means I banned the website

 

[EL]

Great. I find a couple of them each time I log in. Hopefully their frequency will go down soon...

 

[EL]

Just found my "all time favorite". It actually hurts to put it on the list , since it gave me so much fun. But I guess I have to do it for the best of science...

Relativity in Islam
http://speed-light.info/relativity.html?gclid=CLK4sMiW6YECFQ4HGgodbUXcqw
Forum: Computers

 

[EL]

Clear & True Readings
http://www.thelighthousewebworld.com/
Forum: Scepticism and debunking

 

[EL]

Go Ye Christian Uni
http://www.gycu.org/
Forum: Scepticism and debunking

 

[inha]

In the relativity forum there's an ad of some "final theory" book sold on amazon. And some gravity&magnetism theory ad. Both seem to involve heavy duty crackpottery.

 

[Doc Al]

In the relativity forum there's an ad of some "final theory" book sold on amazon. And some gravity&magnetism theory ad.

If you post the exact links it will make it easier for Greg to ban them.

 

[inha]

final theory link takes you here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581126018/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The other one isn't showing up now but I'll post it next time I see it.

 

[EL]

I just found my all time favorit again!


Relativity in Islam
http://www.speed-light.info/challenge.html?gclid=CIDksMSX7IQCFRhgEgodGG_akg
Forum:Quantum Physics

 

[J77]

I just found my all time favorit again!

I know conspiraloons can find anything out of any printed work...

but that's quite cool.

Better than that dude walking on water

 

[scott1]

found one
http://www.magicaltransformations.com/quantumphysics-ns.htm

 

[Icheb]

www.quantumphysicsexplained.com[/URL]
Doesn't have anything to do with the domain name.

 

[clj4]

Greg, please ban : Relativity in Islam, the link is:

http://www.speed-light.info/

 

[pervect]

Here's one

http://www.magicaltransformations.com/quantumphysics-s.htm

 

[scott1]

another one
http://www.theemergence.org/google/1/