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  • #1

    Anyone else notice

    All the ads for diet pills on this site? Isn't that sending a mixed message?
    I know that Heidi has brought it to Admin's attention, but to no avail. She is boycotting til they are gone. Just an FYI.
    BARB

    Life is what happens to you
    while you're busy making other plans!
    15.38 miles biking this year


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  • #2
    Re: Anyone else notice

    Message from Heidi:
    Hey you guys I miss all of you ..but ethically I can not post on a board that has ads for a quick and easy weight loss pill or diet tea ...seriously ..I worked damn long and hard as you all do for a permanent solultions and this just underminds all of that
    I love you all and miss you and will be back when these are gone ..if they ever go away just email me

    BARB

    Life is what happens to you
    while you're busy making other plans!
    15.38 miles biking this year


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    • #3
      Re: Anyone else notice

      Quite frankly, I hadn't even noticed. But the ads are everywhere - tv, newspapers, magazines, billboards etc. what are you gonna do, boycott every form of communication?


      5'4"
      45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
      Start date 5/18/2003
      197/163.5/130

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      • #4
        Re: Anyone else notice

        Oh so now we know where Heidi is hiding. Come back Heidi, we missing you.
        My hubby & I in the Smokies!




        Jan. 23/06 -183
        July 23 -159
        Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
        Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
        Sep 26. '07-148.5
        Nov 26-153
        April 1, '08-155
        July7 '08-155
        6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



        ~Karen~

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        • #5
          Re: Anyone else notice

          Originally posted by MotherOfGizmo
          Quite frankly, I hadn't even noticed. But the ads are everywhere - tv, newspapers, magazines, billboards etc. what are you gonna do, boycott every form of communication?
          Well, in all actuality it would be like having ads for Budweiser or Jim Beam on an Alcoholics Anonymous board. I hadn't noticed them either, but now that I am aware of them, I agree that it is not right.
          BARB

          Life is what happens to you
          while you're busy making other plans!
          15.38 miles biking this year


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          • #6
            Re: Anyone else notice

            Originally posted by Barbde
            Well, in all actuality it would be like having ads for Budweiser or Jim Beam on an Alcoholics Anonymous board. I hadn't noticed them either, but now that I am aware of them, I agree that it is not right.

            I think Budweiser or Jim Beam on an AA board would be more like having Icecream and Bread ads here. But you are right there could be more suitable ads.
            My hubby & I in the Smokies!




            Jan. 23/06 -183
            July 23 -159
            Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
            Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
            Sep 26. '07-148.5
            Nov 26-153
            April 1, '08-155
            July7 '08-155
            6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



            ~Karen~

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            • #7
              Re: Anyone else notice

              Originally posted by Atkid
              I think Budweiser or Jim Beam on an AA board would be more like having Icecream and Bread ads here. But you are right there could be more suitable ads.
              Well, same concept. There are a lot of people jumping on Atkins for a "quick fix". Why should they bother learning to eat healthy and exercise? They can just order some pills and stuff that is sooo bad for you! I see her point is all. She is in the healthcare profession and sees the damage these things do.
              BARB

              Life is what happens to you
              while you're busy making other plans!
              15.38 miles biking this year


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              • #8
                Re: Anyone else notice

                I noticed the ads a few weeks ago (Im annoyed by ads period) and did notice what they were for and kinda laughed at the irony of it all. I support Heidis decision eventhough it means Im without one of my favorite people.
                Female, 30 , 5'9
                234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
                start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
                10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
                (Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
                Foods I cannot have-
                Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
                spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous


                I Made it!!!! TWICE!!!! (10/06 and 1/07!!!)

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                • #9
                  Re: Anyone else notice

                  I agree, it is inappropriate. If more people would support the board with $15 then it might not be necessary.

                  Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
                  My Journal Chat
                  Start Date/Weight 6 March 06/186lb(84.5kg)
                  Goals <140lb(63.6kg)Check!><130lb(59kg)><120lb(54.4kg)>
                  5'3"(1.6m)/29/f
                  I've lost 46 pounds since March '06...
                  New Year, new goal!!


                  If you read and listen to the book and its advice, you will succeed. Nothing worth having ever came easy.
                  "A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand." -- Bertrand Russell

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                  • #10
                    Re: Anyone else notice

                    We have brought it to Tom's attention several times, and if certain ads are contradictory to our plan Tom has removed them. Some are borderline and a decision is made. But when we see ones that are contradictory we let him know. Honestly I don't even look at them, for me ignoring them is a habit.
                    Jim


                    Yes I'm eating a smore in the picture, how do you think I got so fat?
                    M/41/6'2"
                    Original Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005
                    Restart 338.0 2/5/10 ---Current 325.0 2/22/10---Goal 210(195?)

                    February miles run - 20
                    "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit" - George Sheehan

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                    • #11
                      Re: Anyone else notice

                      Please feel free to pm an administrator with any ad you find objectionable, they can be filtered and Tom is doing that as they are reported to him.

                      Sorry, if this offends anyone as that was never the intention.
                      Bren
                      female


                      218/150 calling it goal!
                      3/30/03

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                      • #12
                        Re: Anyone else notice

                        Heidi often takes little vacations from here. She's done it several times over the years for one reason or another. She'll most likely be back.

                        I might notice an ad here or there, have a chuckle and then move on. No big deal.
                        53/female/241lbs.




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                        • #13
                          Re: Anyone else notice

                          Anybody know how much money those kind of ads generate for our website? maybe we could just buy the space so they couldn't run.
                          by the book atkinseer

                          started 6/1/02 at 313
                          goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                          • #14
                            Re: Anyone else notice

                            Could we do something like that?

                            Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
                            My Journal Chat
                            Start Date/Weight 6 March 06/186lb(84.5kg)
                            Goals <140lb(63.6kg)Check!><130lb(59kg)><120lb(54.4kg)>
                            5'3"(1.6m)/29/f
                            I've lost 46 pounds since March '06...
                            New Year, new goal!!


                            If you read and listen to the book and its advice, you will succeed. Nothing worth having ever came easy.
                            "A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand." -- Bertrand Russell

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                            • #15
                              Re: Anyone else notice

                              Sure, Tom will take all the donations that you want to give!


                              5'4"
                              45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
                              Start date 5/18/2003
                              197/163.5/130

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