undoJesus.org AdWords Ad Disapproved by Google
The first Google Adwords ad for undoJesus.org was "disapproved" (banned, disallowed, rejected, censored) by Google for "Unacceptable Anti Content". I'm not sure whether Google wants to protect people from learning the truth or just protect their bottom dollar. It sucks that Google has that much say in what is allowed to be communicated. Below are the ad text and the email that I received from them.
AD TEXT:
undo Jesus
The time has come to abandon
Christianity + denormalize religion
www.undoJesus.org
Subject: Your AdWords Account: Ad Disapproved
Dear AdWords Advertiser,
We have reviewed your account and found that one or more of your ads or keywords has been disapproved for violating the following AdWords policy:
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'Anti' and Violence: Unacceptable Anti Content: At this time, Google policy does not permit the advertisement of websites that contain content such as Nazi memorabilia or KKK collectibles. As noted in our advertising terms and conditions, we reserve the right to exercise editorial discretion when it comes to the advertising we accept on our site. Your ad has been suspended at this time.
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Please note that repeated violations of our policies may result in your AdWords account and any related accounts being permanently suspended. To avoid such action, please ensure that all ads submitted are in accordance with our policies.
Sincerely,
The Google AdWords Team
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Problem Report
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Campaign: 'undoJesus #1,' Ad Group: 'Ad Group #1'
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AD TEXT:
undo Jesus
The time has come to abandon
Christianity + denormalize religion
www.undoJesus.org
Ad Status: Disapproved
Ad Issue(s): 'Anti' and Violence
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In my opinion the antitheist community and the Internet community in general should chastise Google for their totalitarian control in what is broadcasted across the Internet. Perhaps there needs to be a governing body that can overrule Google's decisions. A person should be able to appeal Google's decisions to a third party that is overseen by a governing body that is elected by Internet users.
This is another example of the uphill battle that we antitheists face when we try to counter the false information out there that is generally accepted as truth by people in authoritative positions.