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The methods used to target ads can be more intrusive than you realize (speaking as a data mining person). I wrote a short piece about it: http://blog.twodeg.net/when-your-data-sings
Really, two plugs in the same post!!
Google has nothing on me, apparently.
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I'm a 29 years old male, but according to Google I'm a 18-25 years old female. Oops.
Maybe you should lay off the Victoria Secret searches ;-) If you don't mind me asking, what were your categories? I am curious why they inferred female vs male.
Arts & Entertainment - TV & Video - Online Video
Arts & Entertainment - TV & Video - TV Shows & Programs
Arts & Entertainment - TV & Video - TV Shows & Programs - TV Comedies
Computers & Electronics
Computers & Electronics - Programming
Computers & Electronics - Programming - C & C++
Computers & Electronics - Programming - Java
Computers & Electronics - Software - Internet Software
Internet & Telecom - Email & Messaging
Reference - General Reference - Time & Calendars
So yeah, maybe it is because I used to watch Friends, Desperate Housewives and Sex and the City :D
I know, I know, especially that last one; I got in the habit because of my wife and for some weird reason, I began liking that show.
This is my full list, and none of it is surprising. I'm just glad they don't assume I'm older :-) Arts & Entertainment - Movies - Science Fiction & Fantasy Films Computers & Electronics Computers & Electronics - Hardware - ... - Chips & Processors Computers & Electronics - Hardware - ... - Sound & Video Cards Computers & Electronics - Hardware - Laptops Computers & Electronics - Programming Computers & Electronics -…
I'm 25, but they think I'm 35-44... Guess I'm "old" before my time!
Not surprised that they picked up on radio, it's what I do for work and I browse relevant websites a lot, but lower down the list is dogs (don't have one, no interest in them) and geology. It also thinks I live in Scotland when they know I don't based on my browser location. How strange.
"No interest categories are associated with your ads preferences so far." Google has nothing on me, apparently.
You probably cleared your cookies already or are using a browser you don't normally use. I'm glad this is cookie based and not tied into the actual logged in Google account.
Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio - ... - Song Lyrics & Tabs
Books & Literature
Internet & Telecom - Web Services - Web Design & Development
Jobs & Education - Education
Law & Government
Online Communities - Online Goodies
Online Communities - Online Goodies - Skins Themes & Wallpapers
Demographics - Age - 25-34
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I'm curious. Why do you want ads shown to you NOT be targeted? Unless you're using adblock, you should be seeing a whole bunch of crappy ads for fat-loss solutions, IQ tests, "Which way is this mannequin turning?", etc... (Disclaimer: I co-founded a company now helping companies target ads. People opting out won't harm me economically, but I'm really trying to understand people's objections).
I look at it the other way around: why would I want ads to be targeted at me ? What advantage do I get from that? I arguably get a small advantage from ads targeted at what I'm currently doing , but the relative impact of what I'm currently doing is decreased (by definition) when the relative impact of who I am is increased. I don't need to see recruiting ads when I'm looking for computer hardware, and I don't need t…
It's a 3-way deal. I'd like to see fewer ads, without any obnoxious flash/animation. Also, ads that pay publishers more money for their traffic - and help advertisers find markets. The current market is completely broken; obnoxious ads for consumers, no support for good publishers and bad ROI for advertisers.
"Your categories: You have opted out of Google's interest-based advertising. No interest categories are associated with your browser." To opt-out just go here: http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/html/intl/en/plugin/
I'm curious. Why do you want ads shown to you NOT be targeted? Unless you're using adblock, you should be seeing a whole bunch of crappy ads for fat-loss solutions, IQ tests, "Which way is this mannequin turning?", etc... (Disclaimer: I co-founded a company now helping companies target ads. People opting out won't harm me economically, but I'm really trying to understand people's objections).