Google & IntelliTXT

Are they permitted to run together or not?

[shoreline]

I have seen many, many sites with Vibrant Media's IntelliTXT and Adsense running at the same time.
I decided to ask Google and here is the response:

<paraphrase>

AdSense publishers are not permitted to place AdSense on pages that also contain what could be considered competing ads. This includes all text-based ads which includes those offered by IntelliTXT. We therefore kindly request that you refrain from publishing Google ads on pages that also contain IntelliTXT ads.</paraphrase>

I personally don't think that IntelliTXT and Adsense look alike at all, but if Google says no, then no it is.

As usual, always double check with Google before you make a decision.

[edited by: Jenstar at 5:10 pm (utc) on April 4, 2005]
[edit reason] No email quotes as per TOS, thanks! [/edit]

[ken_b]

It seems to me that Google would really prefer we not run any other ads.

[Jenstar]

IntelliTXT is contextual, which is why it is against the terms. It is nothing to do whether it resembles AdSense or not.

[shoreline]

Earlier Google says "No" to sharing ads with IntelliTXT and is no longer correct (sort of). Google’s response was No.

Before I had received a response to my first message, I had a friend submit the same question to Google, but this time included a very popular site that is using Adsense and IntelliTXT as an example. This response just arrived.

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<paraphrase>Displaying Google ads on the same page as IntelliTXT ads does not violate AdSense program policies.
</paraphrase>

I am now totally confused. Can I and Can't I use IntelliTXT? Who should I ask now? Should I ask one more time and take the best of three?

[edited by: Jenstar at 5:12 pm (utc) on April 4, 2005]
[edit reason] No email quotes as per TOS, thanks! [/edit]

[Philosopher]

Why don't you reply to them and C&P the answers from both emails into your reply so that they can see both answers themselves.

Sounds to me like they don't quite know the answer themselves.

[ownerrim]

pretty odd, and embarassing for them that they are giving out contradictory answers.

[freeflight2]

interesting case... google's TOS does definitely exclude IntelliTXT ads:

Vibrant Media’s patent-pending contextual advertising products, IntelliTXTsm and SmartADsm...

(source: IT's 'Products' section) is not compatible with G's TOS.

[incrediBILL]

It's like asking a Magic 8-ball, just keep asking and see what Google says.

Q: Can I use IntelliTXT with AdSense?
A: Outlook not so good!

Q: Can I use IntelliTXT with AdSense?
A: Ask again later!

Q: Can I use IntelliTXT with AdSense?
A: Better not tell you now!

Q: Can I use IntelliTXT with AdSense?
A: You may rely on it!

Q: Can I use IntelliTXT with AdSense?
A: My sources say no!