It’s no secret that the Google search engine is anti-gun. But the world’s most popular search engine continues to step up its fight against guns.
First the search engine would not allow gun companies to advertise in its AdWords program. But now it is apparently dictating to sites running the Google AdSense campaign what content they can or cannot include on their website. AdSense is the program through which AdWord advertisements are displayed on third party websites. Many blogs and other sites use AdWords to earn revenue. The site owner gets a few cents every time someone clicks on the ad.
According to an email sent out by the Local Shopping Network, GoLSN.Com, which serves the Mid-South region:
We regret to inform you that the ‘Firearms’ category and subcategories have been removed from the Local Sales Network.
Google notified us on April 28th that weapon-related content is in violation of their policies. They gave us 72 hours to remove the content if LSN is to continue earning income through Google’s advertising campaigns.
We understand this will displease a portion of the LSN community. Realize this action was not only difficult but absolutely required to maintain LSN supporting revenue. The Local Sales Network is a FREE service; the majority of financial support is earned through our 3rd party [banner advertisers].
As a result, you may no longer place any ads in any category advertising the sale of guns, rifles, firearms, ammo, or promoting any website that advocate the sale of the above.
Important! If you had any active Firearm Ads containing paid extras (featured, bold, advanced, or attention-getters), please send an email to support@golsn.com. We will credit your account, or refund the cost of any currently active features.
We understand this is a very popular service and we have a solution. Our programmers are currently working around the clock developing a new local website that caters specifically to firearm enthusiast. This new website will be a separate service from LSN and will not have Google advertisements. We expect the website to be open in only a few days.
Please visit and bookmark http://www.GunOwnersClub.com
Thank you for your continued support. LSN is proud to serve your community!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I AM PROUD TO SEE YOU GUYS STOOD UP TO GOGGLE AND STARTED ANOTHER SITE, I WILL NO LONGER USE GOOGLE AS A SEARCH ENGINE, THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO.
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 am
I have always liked Google for a search engine and e-mail service but now I have changed e-mail and removed Google from my desktop and I hope others will do the same. Just say NO to the lying, showman, clown supporters!! Stand up for your rights!
November 6th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
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November 15th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Got on your website directly from Google Search. In terms of size and popularity? Google is the #1 site in the entire world. There is no site, search engine or not, that has a bigger audience.A more interesting question would be which new/old search engine will be the first to beat the quality of googles SERPs. Google’s approach is minimalism and simplicity, which is basically the complete opposite of Bing. If the public decides that simple is best then I am sure they will stick with Google for a long time.
December 9th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
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December 28th, 2009 at 6:45 am
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January 29th, 2010 at 2:08 am
When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service?Thanks
February 1st, 2010 at 9:17 am
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February 1st, 2010 at 2:16 pm
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