Why the alt-right propaganda ads on this site?

Various pop-up ads appear on the webpages on this site, and they're usually trying to sell something--annoying, but tolerable. However, I've recently seen right-wing extremist ads, such as "Sign the Antifa Terrorist Petition!" and "Do You Approve of Illegal Immigration???" (with a big American flag, of course--or a picture of Donald Trump).

 

Aside from the fact that these ads often appear on pages we've PAID to see, shouldn't the LVA be a wee bit ashamed of itself for disseminating right-wing propaganda? It's false and divisive, and worse than pointless.

 

I hasten to add I would be equally displeased to se, say, a Joe Biden ad. But allowing the LVA pages to be a bully pulpit for the forces of evil---that's not only displeasing but also, deeply unsettling. (And yes, I know that many people here actually LUVVVV such alt-right propaganda.)

 

Your call, of course, as to what advertising you accept, but I would consider the impact of, say, a torchlight parade video on your public image, even if it DOES bring in revenue.

Think like Kevin or else!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by: Molly

Think like Kevin or else!!!!!!!!!!!


You aren't a member of the LVA staff, so your input is worthless and pointless.

"You aren't a member of the LVA staff, so your input is worthless and pointless."

 

And neither are you (anymore) 


In case Kevin Lewis hasn't noticed, there is no longer a 'Free' and 'Paid' side on the LVA forums.  No one pays for this website except Anthony and it is obviously supported by advertising.  If Kevin ever actually paid a dime it was for membership that included the coupon book and more.

 

That said, the way internet advertising works is these adds are fed to LVA by aggregators.  LVA doesn't control what adds are actually displayed.  I suggest that if Kevin doesn't approve of adds that encourage him to sign a petition or to take a survey that he simply ignore them.

Edited on Jul 6, 2020 8:36am
Originally posted by: Charles

In case Kevin Lewis hasn't noticed, there is no longer a 'Free' and 'Paid' side on the LVA forums.  No one pays for this website except Anthony and it is obviously supported by advertising.  If Kevin ever actually paid a dime it was for membership that included the coupon book and more.

 

That said, the way internet advertising works is these adds are fed to LVA by aggregators.  LVA doesn't control what adds are actually displayed.  I suggest that if Kevin doesn't approve of adds that encourage him to sign a petition or to take a survey that he simply ignore them.


The way these ads appear and their content is unfortunate, but it is certainly possible to display ads that were purposefully placed by an advertiser, under contract. I personally wouldn't want ad content displayed on a site of MINE if I had no idea what that content would be.

 

This is just another way the internet has screwed things up. We had an election disaster in 2016 in no small part because we were flooded with Russian/Republican propaganda. I don't enjoy seeing it happening again.

If you don't like the ads, kevin could always boycott the LVA site.

Originally posted by: tom

If you don't like the ads, kevin could always boycott the LVA site.


I agree.  Kevin, you can always boycott the LVA site, especially since you feel so strongly about this issue.

I am not sure what I am doing right but I never see ads. I agree with move along Kevin you are a very negative name calling person  if you look at all your posts other than strident pro demacratic ones they are never positive.

Do you honestly believe I care what you think?

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