Server glitch or a virus?

So, here’s the deal: I’m typing this from a computer I bought right here in the States, and I’ve got the receipt to prove it.
I’m running Windows XP with an American interface, and my keyboard has all those extra characters like Ç, Ž, and Š.
My connection is coming through AT&T via a local Verizon line, all while sitting right here in America.
I’ve got a clean record, I pay my taxes on time, and I don't have anything in my criminal history.
I even cast my vote for the Republican Party once!

So, how on earth can anyone explain this, despite everything I've just said?

Your hand is shaking a bit. Just take a second to chill out, then try drawing that circle again. 😁

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It’s all about the money, I guess. 🤷

It’s neither a mystery nor does this have anything to do with the Forum or its servers. It isn't the first time Google has shown ads from other countries to people here in the US. If it bothers you (or if you want to know why), you'll need to contact Google.

Jacob Foster11 said:It’s honestly not a mystery, and it really doesn't have anything to do with this Forum or its servers. It isn't exactly groundbreaking news that Google shows ads from neighboring countries to people living here in the States. If it’s bothering you—or if you’re genuinely curious about why it's happening—you’re probably going to have to take it up with Google directly.

Wait, how can you say it's not related to the Forum? Are you trying to tell me we're browsing on Google now instead of our own site? 🤷

Luke, I am begging you, please step in and defend me here!!! 😠

brightcrane56 said:

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Man, you're getting everything wrong here! It really should say "Hey, Laura Bishop!" up in the top right corner.

brightcrane56 said:What do you mean it has nothing to do with this Forum? You trying to say we're on Google now instead of an actual discussion board? 🤷

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Google picks those ads, not the Forum. Go read up on this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adsense

Jacob Foster11 said:🤦
It’s actually Google choosing those ads, not this Forum. You might want to look into how this all works:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adsense

But I'm hanging out on the Forum's pages, not Google's.
Živ-živ-živ, is nobody to blame here?

Ava-ava-ava, Laura Bishop, you're being a total clown.

brightcrane56 said:But I'm not on Google's site, I'm on the Forum's site.

Yeah, and? You're on the Forum's page, which uses a Google script to pull ads directly from Google's own databases. I honestly don't understand what part of this is confusing you.

Everything is laid out in those links I sent you. If you're still lost, just read them. I'll say it again: the Forum has nothing to do with it. Google chooses those ads; the Forum has absolutely zero influence over them.

Jacob Foster11 said:Exactly! Look, you’re hanging out on a Reddit thread where there's a Google script running that pulls ads directly from Google's own databases. I honestly can't wrap my head around why that isn't clicking for you yet.

Everything is laid out clearly in those links I sent over. If you're still feeling lost, just give them a read. I'll say it one more time: Reddit has zero involvement in this. Google picks which ads to show; Reddit has absolutely no control over them.

Well, since I'm apparently being a bit slow here, could you walk me through it one more time? Where are these ads even coming from on Reddit? Is it some kind of virus? Did someone force them onto the site or sneak them in through some trickery?

EDIT: Here, I'll give you a direct link to check out—Article 12: http://www.congress.gov/legislation/articles/example-article-12

The admin put them there

Sophia Peterson93 said:The Admin just set them up

Ah, okay, so it's not actually a virus after all. : relieved :

Man, I don't know... I mean, it looks like someone might have actually hacked you 😁

brightcrane56 said:To be precise, I am typing this from a computer purchased here in America, and I have the receipt to prove it.
I am running Windows XP with an American interface. I also use a keyboard featuring standard US layouts.
My connection is provided via AT&T, using a Verizon line, all while being located right here in the States.
I maintain a clean record, pay my taxes punctually, and have absolutely no criminal history.
I even cast my vote for the Republican Party once.

How, then, can one possibly explain this situation despite all those facts:

Congratulations... you'll truly be a full-blooded American once you realize that the English language actually has dialects and that certain words change meaning depending on context...☕☕

Jacob Foster11 said:Yeah, and? You’re hanging out on a Reddit thread where there's literally a Google script pulling ads straight from Google's own databases. I honestly don't get how you're still struggling to wrap your head around this part.

Personally, I'm just baffled by how you can't see that you're being played. 😁

feraltrucker5 said:I don't get how you can't see they're messing with you. 😁

Yeah, I realized it and just stopped replying. 😬 Some people really don't get it. At first, I wasn't sure if he actually knew what he was doing or if he was just trolling. 🤷

I was just scrolling through some old threads on Reddit when I saw Robert Chavez6 chime in, and it really got me thinking about how much things have shifted lately. It’s funny how we all tend to circle back to the same debates, isn't it? I found myself nodding along to some of the points being made, though I did have a few different takes on the whole situation. It feels like every time we dive into these topics, there's a new layer to peel back, almost like we're seeing the same patterns play out under a different light. I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks about this direction we're heading in, because it feels like we're right on the cusp of something pretty significant. kaže:
Well, congratulations... I guess you won't truly be a full-blooded American until you realize that the English language actually has its own regional dialects and that the word "kids" can mean different things depending on where you are!☕☕

Are you serious right now? Good grief, did Google finally decide to lay siege to your life too? 😲

brightcrane56 said:Talking like that? Man, maybe Google should just take you out too... 😲

Spot on, brightcrane56 - keep talking like that, Robert Chavez6, just keep at it - go ahead, speak Mexican so all of America can understand you... 😠

It feels like kids are constantly making life difficult lately, but did you guys notice how we keep getting bombarded with ads for these fancy espresso machines that most people probably can't even figure out how to operate? Thank goodness there are pictures included with the text, just in case the younger generation can't handle reading standard print!

Why on earth are you picking on the kids? Just leave them be—honestly, kids are great, and they always manage to crack me up whenever I think about them. It reminds me of what old man 🧐 used to say:... don't you dare step on my toes... you won't get far... you'll have to go through my cold, dead body first... let me be, I've got kids to look after... kids, ohhh kids, children everywhere!
KEEP PRESSURE ON THEM, THEY DON'T WANT TO PAY UP. KEEP IT COMING!!
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That old man was a real character. And his kids certainly were too. Here’s a little something for them, because they truly earned it🙏.

Emily Kim67 said:Are kids really the problem here? It feels like every other ad you see is for some high-end espresso machine that half the population probably doesn't even recognize. Thank goodness there are pictures included now, just to help out the younger generation who can't quite wrap their heads around reading text yet.

Where on earth did the kids come from in this argument? Seriously, leave the kids out of it—they’re great, honestly, they always manage to crack me up whenever I think about them. It reminds me of that old saying from my uncle 🧐 :... don't you dare step on my toes.....you won't be able to move....you'll have to go through my dead body first....just let me be, I've got kids to raise....kids, ohhh kids, kids, kids, kids.....
KEEP PUSHING THEM, THEY WON'T PAY UP. KEEP AT IT!!
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That uncle was a good man. And his kids were even better. They definitely earned their stripes 🙏.

And now I'm getting messages about "Pretty Girls." 🙄

It's all part of a massive conspiracy by the church and the government! 😠