Hey guys, Carmen here! We had a great discussion about the morality of telling those with mental conditions to kill themselves tonight, and when the supporters of this disgusting idea realized they had no ground to stand on, they quickly tried to invoke the policies of Google Adsense to get the conversation shut down.
It didn't stop with shayne and other notorious protectors of imaginary new players seeing the lobby wall, either. Ally, a representative of the mod team, threatened to hand out vios to anyone who dared talk about this topic, which isn't against EM rules or Google Adense policy. To prove that she completely talked out of her to end an "unpleasant" discussion (which in reality was completely pleasant and the only ones who made it heated were the ones calling for the deaths of those born with the pedophilia condition), I'm posting the complete policies of Google Adsense, and what they define as prohibited content:
Adult content
Google ads may not be placed on pages that contain , adult, or mature content. Please note that we also don't allow AdSense for search (AFS) search boxes to be placed on adult content pages.
Adult themes in family content
Google ads may not be placed on sites or properties that appear to be appropriate for a general audience but contain adult themes, including sex, violence, vulgarity, or other distasteful depictions of children or popular children's characters, that are unsuitable for a general audience.
Dangerous or derogatory content
We believe strongly in freedom of expression, but we don't permit monetization of dangerous or derogatory content. For this reason, Google ads may not be placed on pages containing content that:
Threatens or advocates for harm on oneself or others; Harasses, intimidates or bullies an individual or group of individuals; Incites hatred against, promotes discrimination of, or disparages an individual or group on the basis of their race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or other characteristic that is associated with systemic discrimination or marginalization.
Recreational drugs and drug-related content
We want to help keep people safe both online and offline, so we don't allow the promotion of some products or services that cause damage, harm, or injury. For this reason, Google ads may not be placed on pages that sell or promote recreational drugs and drug-related content including:
Promotion of substances that alter mental state for the purpose of recreation or otherwise induce "highs". Examples: Cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, marijuana, cocaine substitutes, mephedrone, "legal highs" Products or services marketed as facilitating recreational drug use. Examples: Pipes, bongs, cannabis coffee shops Instructional content about producing, purchasing, or using recreational drugs. Examples: Forums to exchange tips or recommendations on drug use Please be aware that the promotion of prohibited content includes providing links to contents that does not follow our recreational drugs and drug-related content policies.
Alcohol-related content
Google ads may not be placed on pages that contain certain alcohol-related content including:
Online sale of alcoholic beverages. Promotion of irresponsible alcohol consumption, including the favorable portrayal of excessive, binge, or competition drinking. Additionally, publishers now have the opportunity to opt in to receiving alcohol ads through the category filtering feature. If you don't wish to receive alcohol ads on your pages, no action is required on your part.
Tobacco-related content
Google ads may not be placed on pages that promote tobacco and tobacco-related products, including cigarettes, cigars, tobacco pipes, and rolling papers. Please be aware that the promotion of prohibited content includes providing links to pages that do not follow our tobacco-related content policies.
Gambling and games-related content
Google ads may not be placed on pages with content that promotes online, real-money gambling or any internet-based game where money or other items of value are paid or wagered in exchange for the opportunity to win real money or prizes based on the outcome of the game.
Healthcare-related content
To comply with local laws and regulations related to the promotion of healthcare and medicines, Google ads may not be placed on pages that contain certain healthcare-related content including:
Online sale of prescription medication. Examples: Sales of prescription drugs, even if through an affiliate program Online pharmacies Pages that primarily drive traffic to online drugstores/pharmacies Sale of unapproved pharmaceuticals and supplements. Examples: All items on this non-exhaustive list of prohibited pharmaceuticals and supplements (e.g., products that contain Ephedra) Herbal and dietary supplements with active pharmaceutical or dangerous ingredients Products with names that are confusingly similar to an unapproved pharmaceutical or supplement or controlled substance
Hacking and cracking content
Google ads may not be placed on pages that promote any form of hacking or cracking. Hacking and cracking content is content that provides users with instructions or equipment that tampers with or provides unauthorized access to software, servers, or websites.
Pages that offer compensation programs
Google ads may not be placed on pages that promise payment or incentives to users who click on ads, surf the web, read emails, or perform other similar tasks. Placing Google ads on such pages may result in invalid impressions or clicks and is therefore prohibited. Similarly, Google ads may not be placed on pages that primarily drive traffic to, promote, or provide instructional materials on how to implement such services.
Misrepresentative content
Users don’t want to be misled by the content they engage with online. For this reason, Google ads may not be placed on pages that misrepresent, misstate, or conceal information about you, your content or the primary purpose of your web property.
Shocking content
We want to be sensitive to our advertisers and users. For this reason Google ads may not be placed on pages that display shocking content. Examples include but are not limited to:
Content containing gruesome, graphic or disgusting accounts or imagery (e.g., blood, guts, gore, sexual fluids, human or animal waste, crime scene or accident photos) Content depicting acts of violence (e.g., accounts or images of shootings, explosions, or bombings; execution videos; violent acts committed against animals) Content with significant obscene or profane language (swear or curse words)
Weapon-related content
We want to help keep people safe both online and offline, so we don't allow the promotion of weapons-related content that may lead to damage, harm, or injury. For this reason, Google ads may not be placed on pages that contain the following weapons-related content:
Pages that promote the sale of firearms. This includes but is not limited to handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting guns, functioning antique guns, airsoft guns, paintball guns, bb guns, and 3D printed guns; Pages that promote the sale of a firearm-related part or component that is essential to, or enhances the functionality of a firearm. This includes but is not limited to 80% finished gun-parts, ammunition, ammunition clips, silencers, ammunition belts, stocks, conversion kits, gun-grips, scopes and sights; Pages that provide instructions about the assembly, enhancement or acquisition of any firearms including parts or components thereof. This includes, but is not limited to firearm-making instructions, guides, software or equipment for 3D printing of guns or gun parts; Pages that promote the sale of products that are designed to explode or could cause damage to nearby people or property. This includes but is not limited to explosives, nail bombs, chemical bombs, any fireworks that explode, firecrackers, and grenades; Pages that contain instructional content about the assembly, enhancement or acquisition of explosive items; Pages that promote the sale of other weapons that are designed to (in modern-day usage) injure an opponent in sport, self-defense, or combat. This includes but is not limited to the sale of throwing stars, brass knuckles, pepper spray; Pages that promote the sale of knives designed to provide a confrontational advantage. This includes disguised appearance or assisted-opening mechanisms such as switchblades, fighting knives, sword-canes, balisongs, military knives, push daggers, throwing axes; Pages that promote the use of weapons to inflict harm on others.
Content that enables dishonest behavior
We value honesty and fairness, so Google ads may not be placed on pages with content that helps users to mislead others. Examples:
Content that promotes creating fake or false documents such as passports, diplomas, or accreditation; Content that promotes creation of fake or false identities; Sale or distribution of term papers, paper-writing or exam-taking services; Information or products for passing drug tests; Content that promotes fraudulent activity Please note that these are examples and not intended to be complete or comprehensive.
Illegal content
Google ads may not be placed on any page that contains content that is illegal, promotes illegal activity, or infringes on the legal rights of others.
Counterfeit goods
AdSense publishers may not display Google ads on webpages that offer for sale or promote the sale of counterfeit goods. Counterfeit goods contain a trademark or logo that is identical to or substantially indistinguishable from the trademark of another. They mimic the brand features of the product in an attempt to pass themselves off as a genuine product of the brand owner.
Underage, non-consensual, or illegal sex acts
Google AdSense absolutely prohibits monetization of content related to child sexual abuse imagery or pedophilia. Google has always been at the forefront in the fight against online child abuse, and an avid supporter of family safety online.
Under United States federal law, child sexual abuse imagery is defined as visual depictions of minors (i.e., under 18) engaged in a sexual act such as intercourse, oral sex, or masturbation as well as the lascivious depictions of the genitals (covered or uncovered). This definition extends to photographs, videos, cartoons, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. The image can involve a real child; a computer-generated, morphed, composite or otherwise altered image that appears to be a child (think “Photoshop”). This also includes soliciting minors for sexual acts, which is also known as "enticement."
Pedophilia is any content or behavior (images, texts, videos, etc.) that depicts, encourages, or promotes sexual attraction by adults toward minors (i.e., under 18).
And there you have it. Not one bit of the discussion violated a single rule here. I expect people to bring up the pedophilia subsection of the last policy, but Google only (rightfully) forbids images/videos of pedophiliac acts and text of people "encouraging or promoting" sexual attraction by adults toward minors. NO ONE on this site has ever encouraged the pedophilia disease or tried to normalize child predation, and the entire debate tonight has been about ENDING pedophilia through therapy and medication, as opposed to "a bullet to the head".
If you think I'm wrong, and any discussions of pedophilia, even ones that don't promote it, are against Adsense policy, take a look at three random sites I found with a 10 second search that clearly discuss this issue and are considered completely acceptable under Adsense:
https://www.debate.org/opinions/is-being-sexually-attracted-to-children-pedophilia-wrong
I can see the reasoning behind not wanting to see these "big issues" on the lobby wall, but if that's the case, make a new EM rule forbidding it. Don't lie and say our ad provider forbids it, because, as proven by this post, they don't.
I'd love a response from Ally here either bringing up an Adsense policy that I missed, or apologizing for trying to use her position to censor viewpoints that she doesn't agree with.
