tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post6493183423652658367..comments2024-03-25T17:49:20.811-04:00Comments on Hermione's Heart: Will we lose our blogs? Clarification from GoogleHermionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-31308881139119461982013-07-06T11:42:22.100-04:002013-07-06T11:42:22.100-04:00Pecan - Google AdSense is not available on adult b...Pecan - Google AdSense is not available on adult blogs, so it looks like they are getting more in line with their policy about adult blogs and advertising.<br /><br />JMHO<br /><br />HermioneHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-35579655259693192902013-07-06T11:29:19.435-04:002013-07-06T11:29:19.435-04:00Has somebody tried to understand the rationale beh...Has somebody tried to understand the rationale behind this "do not monetize" rule?<br /><br />(I could imagine the following: in the US, commercial pornography is governed by specific rules, e.g. having to keep an archive of the names of models and proof that they were over-age at the time of photoshoot. Google, who owns Blogger, does not want to deal with that, and thus wants nothing adult on their servers to be construed as commercial porn.)Pecan nutjobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-88698816034940649142013-07-05T14:09:48.823-04:002013-07-05T14:09:48.823-04:00Ana - There are some advantages and disadvantages ...Ana - There are some advantages and disadvantages to both platforms. I'm glad you are our of the line of fire.<br /><br />Enzo - True, that is what is stated in the ToS. They are just fine-tuning the language and making it more specific. We have been warned!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Hermione<br /><br />Hermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-20921239816648537552013-07-05T14:00:50.353-04:002013-07-05T14:00:50.353-04:00Hi Hermione -
Thank you for helping further clarif...Hi Hermione -<br />Thank you for helping further clarify things and answer questions. All this helps.<br /><br />With all due respect, to my knowledge (and as I mentioned on Bonnie's recent and similar topic post), Blogger's Content Policy has always been clear about monetizing blogs. It is under "Adult Content" and is listed as the first exception: <br /><br />"There are some exceptions to our adult content policy:<br />• Do not use Blogger as a way to make money on adult content. For example, don't create blogs that contain ads or links to commercial porn sites."<br /><br />Unfortunately since they own the playground and we don't pay admission, they set the rules and we have to abide by them.<br /><br />Thank again<br /><br /><br />Enzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556688278392257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-45200511392142501332013-07-05T12:30:13.934-04:002013-07-05T12:30:13.934-04:00This whole hullabaloo has made me glad I use Wordp...This whole hullabaloo has made me glad I use Wordpress. Thanks for the clarification.Anastasia Vitskyhttp://www.governingana.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-59082239536092453432013-07-05T05:50:38.644-04:002013-07-05T05:50:38.644-04:00Red - I shouldn't think those links would be a...Red - I shouldn't think those links would be a problem, unless someone reported a specific post in a DMCA complaint. <br /><br />elle - You still never know what the automated spam detection process might do, but I think most of us are reasonably safe.<br /><br />abby - I'm glad I put your mind at ease.<br /><br />fiona - I hope that the more knowledge people have, the less likely they are to panic.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />HermioneHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-71138651450273936202013-07-04T22:31:10.697-04:002013-07-04T22:31:10.697-04:00You are such an amazing asset to this community......You are such an amazing asset to this community...just reading all of the bloggers who spent the time to comment, you know there are countless others who haven't. I appreciate your clarification. I appreciate all of your PSA's...<br /><br />THANK YOU!!<br /><br />hugs,<br />fionaSirQsmlbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862547894051224264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-65929248670405578332013-07-04T20:18:38.515-04:002013-07-04T20:18:38.515-04:00Thanks for coming to our aid once again. I feel be...Thanks for coming to our aid once again. I feel better..<br />hugs abbyabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208861579579989418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-74251245476081819302013-07-04T16:09:06.729-04:002013-07-04T16:09:06.729-04:00Thanks for the update. I wasn't worried until ...Thanks for the update. I wasn't worried until someone else said they might take them! Glad for clarification! :) elle :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15832857681848198913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-75350880295736539372013-07-04T14:13:24.636-04:002013-07-04T14:13:24.636-04:00thanks for sharing with everyone... no need to tak...thanks for sharing with everyone... no need to take chances, if you are not making money from sending people to sites... I wonder if any of my past links to sites might cause a problem, if only in a blog listing??<br />bottoms up<br />RedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-3435430519710871592013-07-04T13:47:54.287-04:002013-07-04T13:47:54.287-04:00Erica - That was wise. I removed some sites I have...Erica - That was wise. I removed some sites I have a link exchange with, that are more or less commercial, just in case.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />HermioneHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-84802556012386629462013-07-04T13:46:10.133-04:002013-07-04T13:46:10.133-04:00Joey - Good to know. I hope you stay safe.
Minell...Joey - Good to know. I hope you stay safe.<br /><br />Minelle - You're welcome.<br /><br />Sunny - Yes, that would be why. I didn't get one either. Maybe that means we are under the radar.<br /><br />Ronnie - My pleasure.<br /><br />Irishey - I hate Google+ and hope they won't eventually force us to use it.<br /><br />I can't imagine blogging with a phone. Hope you get a real computer soon.<br /><br />Rollin - That particular point has not been explained by Google. I don't think they are in any rush to actually start deleting blogs with advertising such as yours. <br /><br />Gary - I'm happy to help. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />HermioneHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-37910545210869823252013-07-04T13:42:49.233-04:002013-07-04T13:42:49.233-04:00I really do believe they worded it vaguely on purp...I really do believe they worded it vaguely on purpose, to scare people off.<br /><br />I never had any ads, but I removed the section "Where Else to Find Me" where I had links to pay video sites. Why take chances?Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230915556455020371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-74771623909542040972013-07-04T13:13:19.180-04:002013-07-04T13:13:19.180-04:00Well done Hermione, good bit of research on your b...Well done Hermione, good bit of research on your behalf. I have breathed a big sigh of relief with that news. Thank you.<br />Kind regards,<br />Gary.garyntboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995447299024349858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-87531619776651042802013-07-04T11:01:45.583-04:002013-07-04T11:01:45.583-04:00Doesn't resolve it for me, I'm afraid. I l...Doesn't resolve it for me, I'm afraid. I list all my books on my blog and they contain links to Amazon. It is a blog with adult content and the books are for sale so am I "monetizing" adult content? Literally, yes I am. But do I link to an "adult website" e.g. Amazon?<br />Amazon sells "adult content". But so far I'm still here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-934475999747413942013-07-04T10:26:05.749-04:002013-07-04T10:26:05.749-04:00Thanks, Hermione. I don't know why they care o...Thanks, Hermione. I don't know why they care one way or the other, but I suppose there could be legal ramifications for them. I believe this adult content restriction was a part of the original TOS when I started my blog. I think the email clarified/reminded bloggers with stricter language and a warning they would be checking and removing blogs that are in violation.<br /><br />I really don't like Google+...a lot. I don't remember if I ended up sharing my blog through there or not. I know I tried not to, but it was such a pain and I was new to Blogger... I can't wait until I have something more than my phone to internet with.<br /><br />Make a great day!<br /><br />IrisheyIrisheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270910306787125881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-84632587259682873542013-07-04T10:22:56.880-04:002013-07-04T10:22:56.880-04:00Thank you so much Hermione and thanks for the info...Thank you so much Hermione and thanks for the info on backing up my blog and your advice about removing some of the links.<br /><br />Love,<br />Ronnie<br />xxronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402712634206383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-39276461252556868192013-07-04T09:22:02.524-04:002013-07-04T09:22:02.524-04:00Thanks for the clarification.
I don't have t...Thanks for the clarification. <br /><br />I don't have the adult content gadget checked so I guess that's why I never received a notice. <br /><br />Aimless Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720714875762344391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-16798157065821261502013-07-04T09:01:21.054-04:002013-07-04T09:01:21.054-04:00Thanks Hermione, Thanks for the info.Thanks Hermione, Thanks for the info.Minielle Labraunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206283897752166320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-46023514910936340122013-07-04T08:17:26.739-04:002013-07-04T08:17:26.739-04:00Thank you for the information. I just removed all ...Thank you for the information. I just removed all my links. <br /><br />Hug,<br />joeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-53274197923328533472013-07-04T08:15:54.117-04:002013-07-04T08:15:54.117-04:00Bob #2 - Sorry I missed your comment. I'm glad...Bob #2 - Sorry I missed your comment. I'm glad you are still here too!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />HermioneHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-13381922955444630322013-07-04T07:11:15.337-04:002013-07-04T07:11:15.337-04:00Bob - My burn healed very nicely and there is no t...Bob - My burn healed very nicely and there is no trace of it now. thank you for your concern.<br /><br />Roz - I would hate to move too.<br /><br />Terps - I'm glad I could help.<br /><br />DelFonte - Unfortunately, the answer to your question is "no". I have often struggled with this too, when I put together the "You Completed he Caption" post. I cannot add a link to some people's names because I have no way of knowing what their blog is. That's one of the lovely "features" of Google+. If the person chooses not to share their blog in Google+ you are out of luck.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />HermioneHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395671806340391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-77354176692468944152013-07-04T07:09:03.148-04:002013-07-04T07:09:03.148-04:00Thanks for the clarification Hermione.
I am still...Thanks for the clarification Hermione.<br /><br />I am still here so they must of likes what I got.<br /><br />Bobbob https://www.blogger.com/profile/15987057772360831093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-21899437574181657062013-07-04T06:46:06.754-04:002013-07-04T06:46:06.754-04:00I prefer blogger to wordpress because the list of ...I prefer blogger to wordpress because the list of blogs I share is clearer and easier to use. So I'm happier here.<br />Perhaps you can help with something else? If I click on somebody who has left a comment, I often see their Google+ page and not their blogger profile, so I can't see if they have a blog I can follow. Is there a way to see passed this?<br />thanks for all your clarifiations and advice!<br />DelFontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008482549648272206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178998232488314107.post-46928633008598120082013-07-04T06:34:32.174-04:002013-07-04T06:34:32.174-04:00thanks for the clarification :-) Glad to still be...thanks for the clarification :-) Glad to still be hereTerpsichorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704408254742966076noreply@blogger.com