Moving AdSense Ads?

I think this is NOT allowed. what do you think?

[Sobriquet]

I noticed a site today which has a typical javascript, which moves a layer ( a div tage ) , floats on the screen in the mid of the viewing, settles in the mid of the page - and contains an adsense large rectangle block.

I think this is against TOS. .. what do you all feel?

Looks like a cheap trick which other ad network had used, but i never expected an adsense member would do this.

Do you think this is worth reporting?

[Zygoot]

I believe such a technique is strictly forbidden.

[ronin]

If someone "thinks" something is against the AdSense TOS or believes something is "strictly forbidden" please can they quote an excerpt from the TOS which leads them to their conclusions?

Secondly, can they contact Google and quote an excerpt from the reply, so that we can all see what the official line is?

Thanks.

That way, instead of this folder degenerating into a hotbed of myth and dark rumour we can all continue to benefit from group-learning based on facts and reality.

[Zygoot]

From the Google Adsense Program policies:

AdSense participants are not allowed to alter any portion of the ad code or change the layout, behavior, targeting, or delivery of ads for any reason.

[AdSenseAdvisor]

Hi Sobriquest –

AdSense ToS prohibit publishers from modifying the AdSense code (including JavaScript) beyond the options available on the ‘Ad Layout’ page. Although it’s hard to tell without seeing it myself, it sounds from your description that this site is not adhering to AdSense program policies.

If you ever wish to report a site, feel free to email [e-mail].

Cheers,

ASA

[Visi]

Sounds like an update coming to adsense policies to me?

Actually to the letter of the law, this is no different than using css to position an ad, which is acceptable. None of the original cosde is altered so still within the TOS, however the presentation of the ad placement has been automated and animated. Sounds creative to me...lol...and whoever did this is walking that narrow line along the top of the fence:)

One thing I love about the net...there's always someone pushing on the boundaries:) Might fall under the "don't draw undue attention" policy but how can you critisize creative people:)Looks like time to dig out that old dhtml book:)

[elsewhen]

a moving adsense adblock in the center of the page, floating over the content of the page, is clearly a violation of the "draw attention to the ads" clause. i have seen a site that uses this technique, and i reported it several weeks ago, but alas, its still there.

[Sobriquet]

i reported it several weeks ago, but alas, its still there.

thats what makes me think twice.

If adsense says its against TOS, it must ban ro atleast warn such sites.

If not, let it be open ...

[Jenstar]

If it covers any page text at any time, it is against the terms.

[dirkji]

There's a guy on another forum that contacted Google about this. He had an adblock on the left of the screen that stayed in the same position while scrolling. He used CSS to accomplish this.

According to this guy on the forum Google answered that it was currently not against the TOS. Better make sure and ask Google though if you want to use this technique.

Dirk.

[HiCairo]

I think we will see adsense in popups soon.