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Google Stops Ads For "Cougar" Sites

Posted by samzenpus on from the here's-to-you-mrs-robinson dept.

teh31337one writes "Google is refusing to advertise CougarLife, a dating site for mature women looking for younger men. However, they continue to accept sites for mature men seeking young women. According to the New York Times, CougarLife.com had been paying Google $100,000 a month since October. The Mountain View company has now cancelled the contract, saying that the dating site is 'nonfamily safe.'"

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  1. Someone who's not lazy... by sakdoctor · · Score: 5, Funny

    Please drill down into TFA and tell me if this is a slashvertisment for CougarLife, an unrelated violation of googles TOS, or really google being evil so I can be outraged accordingly.

    1. Re:Someone who's not lazy... by Moblaster · · Score: 5, Funny

      It is none of the above. It is a sneaky coordinated attack on an innocent cat-lover's web site, probably instigated by a vicious cabal of dog people.

    2. Re:Someone who's not lazy... by sakdoctor · · Score: 5, Funny

      Outrageous. Won't someone think of the legitimate websites that sell mountain lions.

    3. Re:Someone who's not lazy... by lorenlal · · Score: 5, Funny

      Sure, I've never seen a mountain lion around here...

      Isn't that a sign that it's quite effective?

    4. Re:Someone who's not lazy... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      If they don't allow mountain lions then at least allow a little pussy.

    5. Re:Someone who's not lazy... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      No, it is still pretty funny.

  2. cougars daddies by Kabada · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, cougar do pose a greater risk to family safety than most daddies.

  3. We do not care :( by notommy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Once again, another story that has NO impact on the readers of /. Neither "hot older women" nor "cute young men" can be found here. Thanks for reminding us you jerk!

    If would be a different story however, if google had banned a site for women seeking basement dwelling fat people.

    1. Re:We do not care :( by vlm · · Score: 2, Funny

      basement dwelling fat people.

      Aka "trolls" on at least two levels. Maybe three if they're WoW/RPG players.

      So, who's gonna register "troll-life.com" or whatever, point it to slashdot.org, and submit some google ads?

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    2. Re:We do not care :( by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      First they banned cougarlife.com, and I didn't speak up because I couldn't get a date with a cougar.

      Then they banned jdate.com, and I didn't speak up because I couldn't get a date with a Jew.

      Then they banned makeoutclub.com and thestranger.com's boards, and I didn't speak up because I couldn't get a date with a hipster.

      Then they banned okcupid.com, and I didn't speak up because I couldn't get a date with semi-nerdy girls in their teens to thirties.

      Then they banned the appliance section at Sears, and I didn't speak up because even electric mixers and toaster ovens refuse to go out with me.

      Then they banned...

    3. Re:We do not care :( by sorak · · Score: 5, Funny

      If you can't laugh at yourself...

      We'll do it for you.

  4. Re:Disgraceful, if true! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...so there may be a valid reason for closely examining them...

    I'll get right on it!

  5. Quaker Oats wants the domain by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    For their new Cougar Life, the first cereal to stay completely dry in milk.

  6. Re:Well... by miggyb · · Score: 3, Funny

    You do realize you just volunteered yourself to take one for the team if a cougar ever approaches a group of your friends, right?

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  7. It's about Apple by tverbeek · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is just a tactical move in Google's spat with Apple. They're banning the term "Cougar" before Apple can use it as the name of its next OS X release.

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  8. Re:Well... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I prefer bears you insensitive bastard!

  9. Re:Disgraceful, if true! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I like 'fair bits'. If you also like fair bits, you'll love cougarmatch.com! It's where I found my hot milf lover!

  10. Re:Well... by raddan · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'll betcha most Slashdotters would be into anything female. Maybe /. should pick up where where Google left off. Guaranteed revenue stream.

  11. Re:Well... by digitig · · Score: 2, Funny

    Theres a guy in every group thats into cougars.

    Yes, but he's the one in his late 60s, which rather defeats the object.

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  12. Re:Well... by macbeth66 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hand in the bush, and all that.

    There, fixed for ya.

  13. Re:Well... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    hey theres something to be said for experience.

    your mom is the best.

  14. Re:Well... by KahabutDieDrake · · Score: 2, Funny

    The irony of your sig and the GP is almost enough to create a singularity.

  15. Re:"nonfamily safe" by treeves · · Score: 2, Funny

    This conversation has gotten too intelligent, compassionate, mature, and reasonable for Slashdot. This is your final warning! ~

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  16. Re:Right about that by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    *Your* loving might not take away the fear, but mine will!