bradbwh - 8:59 pm on Mar 21, 2004 (gmt 0)

Thank you, Jenstar, for the interesting report.

I hope this helps clear up all the confusion

To the contrary, Google's clumsy maneuver is the CAUSE of the confusion. I am certain that you reported your conversation accurately. But that doesn't change the fact that the "truth" is third-hand, leaked information available only to members of this forum. The AdSense TOS is a contract between content publishers and Google. Nothing else matters. Multiple ad units are allowed, and have been since the e-mailed announcement, on February 19, that they are allowed. I am running multiple units now, unhindered.

My professional life is governed by contracts, so I'm rather literal in my approach to business partnership. And believe me, when the chips fall, the official language is all that matters. Lacking guidelines from Google, I will respect common-sense design practice regarding ad density. But I will not wait for a secret handshake to tell me that the TOS is "really" in effect. I will proceed in placing second ad units throughout my sites, where appropriate.