Bell's Banter 2021

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by midgetman

I'm just watching a programme about restoring an MG Midget and popping an electric motor in instead of the A Series engine. Looks an interesting project. (Quest +1 ATM, I'm sure the online app will have it too) Apparently it's a whole series about electrifying classic cars.

It's also about cars which are far, far more interesting than radio speakers.

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A good friend of mine has been looking at different power plants for the A series without modifying the bodywork or chassis and is starting to make kits for sale. www.barrattengineering.co.uk

[Rudernst]

I understand that advertising is necessary to pay the cost of running a website and that the site operators have very little control over what Google Ads puts into the advertising slot.

Buuut: I have just had the most shocking kind of literature offered to me on this site. A German book was promoted that uses Nazi terminology originally directed at jews to demand and justify the same treatment for environmentalists.
This is beyond revolting
I have never seen anything as disgusting as this

RudE

[Peter Mallett]

Rudernst, As a subscriber I don't see adverts.

I've reported your post and requested the owners to take a look. Can you pm me with the details of the book and it's advertisement please? As you say, the owners don't determine what adverts are shown, that is down to google analytics as I understand things.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Normally we get £100 each separately from the Government.

I'm still working so she got the lot

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by Rudernst

I understand that advertising is necessary to pay the cost of running a website and that the site operators have very little control over what Google Ads puts into the advertising slot.

Buuut: I have just had the most shocking kind of literature offered to me on this site. A German book was promoted that uses Nazi terminology originally directed at jews to demand and justify the same treatment for environmentalists.
This is beyond revolting
I have never seen anything as disgusting as this

RudE

I'm deeply sorry if any of our advertisers caused offence.

We use two sources for providing advertising, and both are well respected and have a good reputation.

As you said, we have little control over what gets shown and we rely on our advert providers to do appropriate moderation of the adverts they accept and show.

If this happens again then please take a screenshot if possible and e-mail it to webmaster@ten-tenths.com and I'd also make use of the "Report Ad" function if it's a Google advert (to do this click on the triangle at the top right of the specific advert, see below)

[Rudernst]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

I'm deeply sorry if any of our advertisers caused offence.

We use two sources for providing advertising, and both are well respected and have a good reputation.

As you said, we have little control over what gets shown and we rely on our advert providers to do appropriate moderation of the adverts they accept and show.

If this happens again then please take a screenshot if possible and e-mail it to webmaster@ten-tenths.com and I'd also make use of the "Report Ad" function if it's a Google advert (to do this click on the triangle at the top right of the specific advert, see below)
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Thanx for this - very encouraging - reply .
I did take a screenshot for this very purpose.

We can now resolve this in private

RudE

[Rudernst]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

I'm deeply sorry if any of our advertisers caused offence.

We use two sources for providing advertising, and both are well respected and have a good reputation.

As you said, we have little control over what gets shown and we rely on our advert providers to do appropriate moderation of the adverts they accept and show.

If this happens again then please take a screenshot if possible and e-mail it to webmaster@ten-tenths.com and I'd also make use of the "Report Ad" function if it's a Google advert (to do this click on the triangle at the top right of the specific advert, see below)
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I might just as well answer it myself, as the question is inevitable.....
Yes, the pick of the advertising that I see is driven by Google Analytics, and yes what I see in advertising is driven by what I google for and what I order on Amazon. I just happens that I have taken to literary science and am working on a book about the commercial background of Thomas Mann Nobel prize winning book "Buddenbrooks". Buddenbrooks is about a 19th century family of north German grain traders, and as I stem from a north Germany family of sugar traders, I happen to have say a thing or two about commodities trading in the 19th century. As wars back then influenced grain prices and grain trading a lot, I tend to read a lot historical, military and political analysis.
I have published quite a lot recently in literary magazines and yearbooks, the biggy this year is an item on "Political discourse in the Man Family about Bismarck"
Much cheaper as a hobby than motorracing and do get the occasional cheque.

So I read a lot of stuff, but not THAT kind of stuff

Having just turned 58, I also get see a lot of ads on chair lifts, that I have learned to chuckle about and incontinence stuff that I bear with magnimity



RudE

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by Rudernst

Having just turned 58, I also get see a lot of ads on chair lifts, that I have learned to chuckle about and incontinence stuff that I bear with magnimity

I buy a lot of outfits / props / etc. for photoshoots off of Amazon, so I'm no longer surprised to see adverts for ladies undergarments, replica fantasy swords, steampunk gas masks, Russian medals, etc. etc. etc.

So far I've managed to avoid stair lifts and incontinence pants but at 54 it's only a matter of time!

[bauble]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

I buy a lot of outfits / props / etc. for photoshoots off of Amazon, so I'm no longer surprised to see adverts for ladies undergarments, replica fantasy swords, steampunk gas masks, Russian medals, etc. etc. etc.

So far I've managed to avoid stair lifts and incontinence pants but at 54 it's only a matter of time!

Er! Maybe you could pass a couple of those ad's on, I am 83 you know.

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

I buy a lot of outfits / props / etc. for photoshoots off of Amazon, so I'm no longer surprised to see adverts for ladies undergarments, replica fantasy swords, steampunk gas masks, Russian medals, etc. etc. etc.

So far I've managed to avoid stair lifts and incontinence pants but at 54 it's only a matter of time!

It's amazing how quickly advertisers latch-on to what you have shown interest in. I'm 14 years older than you but I haven't received any stairlift or incontinence pants ads yet!

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by bauble

Er! Maybe you could pass a couple of those ad's on, I am 83 you know.

I would, but I fear for your heart sir!

[Rudernst]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

I would, but I fear for your heart sir!

You seem to be thinking about ladies undergarments.......

Allthough in Baubles heydays the were probably referred to as unmentionables.......

[midgetman]

There was a famous occasion when a British MP stood up to demand that advertising of pornographic sites on some page or other should be banned as it was a family page. The howls of derision as he was informed that his adverts were based on his browsing history must have been audible nationwide!

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[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by Rudernst

Allthough in Baubles heydays the were probably referred to as unmentionables.......

Originally Posted by midgetman

There was a famous occasion when a British MP stood up to demand that advertising of pornographic sites on some page or other should be banned as it was a family page.

I wouldn't be surprised if Bauble owned a pornograph, probably sitting beside his gramophone and Kinetoscope.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by bauble

Er! Maybe you could pass a couple of those ad's on, I am 83 you know.

If you're that way inclined Bob why not nick some of your wife's undergarments when she's out shopping next

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Rudernst

You seem to be thinking about ladies undergarments.......

Allthough in Baubles heydays the were probably referred to as unmentionables.......

Rudf; Being a continental, you may not have heard of or be familiar with the 'Goon Show', a popular comedy, radio show broadcast by the BBC in the 1950's. In one episode Eccles claims that Bluebottle wears his mother's old draws (Knickers) where upon Neddy Seagoonm advises him that "That word is verboten on the BBC"
Eccles, "Bluebottle wears his mothers old verbotens"

I just mention it.

Oh! Well, winter draws on I suppose.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

If you're that way inclined Bob why not nick some of your wife's undergarments when she's out shopping next

Shame on you Mr Falce, I was referring to the adverts for incon ........Never mind.

[bauble]

Does anyone remember that song by The Coasters that went ".... why is everybody picking on me?"

Rudf; https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072vdz

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by bauble

Does anyone remember that song by The Coasters that went ".... why is everybody picking on me?"

Wouldn't worry about it, it'll be someone else's turn shortly!

[grantp]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Normally we get £100 each separately from the Government.

Annoyingly I pay the energy bills but Management got her letter last December and the £100 which was stolen from me! So same household, same payment, double the admin costs.

Some areas may get a cold weather payment as well. I'll bet that costs as much to administer as it pays out.

The industry of government administration knows how to keep the funds flowing.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by grantp

Annoyingly I pay the energy bills but Management got her letter last December and the £100 which was stolen from me! So same household, same payment, double the admin costs.

Some areas may get a cold weather payment as well. I'll bet that costs as much to administer as it pays out.

The industry of government administration knows how to keep the funds flowing.

Well I get £300, and I have no complaints.

[Rudernst]

Originally Posted by midgetman

I'm just watching a programme about restoring an MG Midget and popping an electric motor in instead of the A Series engine. Looks an interesting project. (Quest +1 ATM, I'm sure the online app will have it too) Apparently it's a whole series about electrifying classic cars.

It's also about cars which are far, far more interesting than radio speakers.

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk

an electrified MGB,
that is my next project
Midget is too tight around the waist for me....

but, both are light cars the potentially can be a lot of fun with the torque of electric motors

RudE

[grantp]

When prompted I always say no to adverts based on my interests.

Much more exciting to see random stuff and discover entire global movements about social matters or products that one never knew existed.

However I am beginning to think that the refusal of repetitive content has a short lived effect - probably just long enough to make us think they the questioner actually cares about what we call out privacy.

Likewise the very sensible EU idea of allowing people to make choices about tracking cookies. The only downside is that one is not constantly asked about one's preferences every time a site is opened. And some of them, especially the US media company sites, have incredibly lengthy and obscure processes in place if you wish to check the settings.

Eventually people will give up and simply "agree" to all of them.

So a good idea but ultimately a pointless exercise with added costs and admin?

[grantp]

Originally Posted by Rudernst

an electrified MGB,
that is my next project
Midget is too tight around the waist for me....

but, both are light cars the potentially can be a lot of fun with the torque of electric motors

RudE

I watched a video about an electrified MGB development a few weeks ago. It seemed to be very nicely executed.

There's a division of Swindon Racing Engines that has developed an Electric Classic Mini as part of its strategy to offer "kit" ready to go conversions for either restorations or regular manufacturer car developments.

I can see a decent niche market opportunity there for a decade or two.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by bauble

Well I get £300, and I have no complaints.

Part of the efficiency measurements Bob.

Being able to dispense £300 for the same cost as £200 is clear evidence of greater efficiency when measured against the correct reference points.