Topic: independent media
We sort of knew this would happen.
Once we signed up for Google Adsense we would get adverts that we had no control over. For instance we have no problem with people wanting to learn Hebrew but next to a string of stories about the atrocities in Gaza by the IDF? That's annoying.
On the flipside we aren't by choice spruikers for Arabic language or becoming the "next 007".
Or what about the solar energy adverts, which are cool, but following a pitch to invest in uranium as the next big stock mover? That's annoying.
The silver lining may be that it indicates readers from the relevant parts of the world. Or maybe it's only that it relates to story content which is not as useful but logical on their part.
There may be a way to block such adverts selectively. We haven't worked that out yet via the Google universe of advertising online.
Suffice to say whatever adverts they choose we won't be changing our news analysis and coverage. That's a promise.
In memory of Lasantha Wikrematunga.
