arubicus - 2:47 am on Aug 2, 2004 (gmt 0)

Again here is the logic. We humans don't do things based on logic. We do things based on feelings and beliefs. Many of which are even illogical to others. Beliefs can defy logic in many instances.

"Arubicus, you are making a logical mistake. Just because something makes me money doesn't mean it's the ONLY reason I do it. I might even choose not to do it at all if there was no money involved, and that still wouldn't prove that money was the only reason." - danieljean

Yes there are other reasons for your website. BUT WHY INCLUDE ADSENSE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO MAKE MONEY? Answer that question. Yes you could do it without it. But what was the motivation to include adsense? Drum roll please...To make money.

After signing up we all decide what the hell lets tweak it and reposition the ads to increase CTR/EPC. Then lets raise our SE rankings by optimizing here and here and get more targeted traffic. An extra $***.** a day has been made from the same content you started with. Is this ethical? What is the difference between what I said above and the spam sites you are talking about. Are you the athority of what is ethical and not? Re-read some of my previous posts.

"equivalent to made-for-adsense sites"

Then tell me what is a made-for-adsense site. EXACTLY by google's standards not by your own without reading into their rule. I want you to read it to me.

Loan - This is what I am doing also. Expressing my POV. You are right. It is google's problem. Yes we are affected but in the end google will be the one to pay the price for it in the light of strong competition. We will just move on to the next.