> I just scratch my head wondering if this massive company realizes the garbage they are forcing into our lives.
I know someone who works on the technical side of a national newspaper and he has been happy and encouraged me to continue when I pointed out scammy ads ("Japanese knives" and that sort of things).
Seems they don't vet ads individually but can take down ads they become aware of.
With Google however it seems to me money is all that matters.
Advertising like that occurs in an open marketplace where pretty much anyone can place a bid. Some publishers have vendors that help and can set up rules, private marketplaces, etc. but effectively anyone can advertise on your site by default.
I know someone who works on the technical side of a national newspaper and he has been happy and encouraged me to continue when I pointed out scammy ads ("Japanese knives" and that sort of things).
Seems they don't vet ads individually but can take down ads they become aware of.
With Google however it seems to me money is all that matters.