User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 4:57:24 AM EDT
[#1]
Quoted: It worked yesterday, today it's not. This calls for a big protest IMHO, but I'm not sure what to do. Google Shopping is a good way to find the best deal on products, and now firearms owners and potential firearms owners have been shut out. Here's a link to a blog that explains it. http://blog.riflegear.com/archive/2012/06/05/google-is-about-to-kick-all-firearms-ammo-and-parts.aspx Post some ideas on how we can get something going to have Google change their policy and feel the influence of gun owners. Stop using google? |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 4:57:38 AM EDT
[#2]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:00:09 AM EDT
[#3]
Worked for me too. Are you at work? Maybe it's your ER?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:19:17 AM EDT
[#4]
The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change.
Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:29:21 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted: The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change. Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. Just did Shopping searches for 10mm brass, .223 brass, AR-15 upper, and .50 cal bi-pod. All worked just fine. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:32:37 AM EDT
[#6]
Hogue Grips, McMillan stocks, and Corbon 9mm all worked fine. You've got a bad google.
CHRIS |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:32:45 AM EDT
[#7]
Just searched for a glock on google shopping and it came up w/ 20 stores or so.
I'm curious if this is either a partial DC rollout (in which case my results will eventually go away) or that they're not allowing firearm companies to participate in the adwords section of google shopping. If the latter is true, that would actually be good as long as they continue to provide results as every gun purchaser gets competitive results and doesn't pay for adwords. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:33:29 AM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change. Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. Did you click the link I posted? 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 5:56:09 AM EDT
[#9]
They pulled our Ad Campaign for anything Related to Hi Capacity Magazines, Ammunition and Firearms. You just have to be creative on how you search now.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 6:04:21 AM EDT
[#10]
It is adwords related. I guess competition is good, but it crippled small business.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/21/2012 6:05:51 AM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
They pulled our Ad Campaign for anything Related to Hi Capacity Magazines, Ammunition and Firearms. You just have to be creative on how you search now. They've been doing that for years. I had an adwords account banned for similar, so be careful how you word your ads. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/25/2012 1:16:55 PM EDT
[#12]
This has been happening to me all month, one day it works, the next it doesn't. Come July 1, it's not going to work at all, Google Shopping is going to remove all firearms, ammo, and knives as stated here, click on Unacceptable Product Categories. That really sucks, I liked using Google Shopping to price compare, although half the time the products listed weren't in stock or the price was wrong, but I was able to come across some good deals every now and then.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/25/2012 1:25:51 PM EDT
[#13]
I just did a search for fully automatic assault penis and it worked fine.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/25/2012 1:32:44 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
It worked yesterday, today it's not. This calls for a big protest IMHO, but I'm not sure what to do. Google Shopping is a good way to find the best deal on products, and now firearms owners and potential firearms owners have been shut out. Here's a link to a blog that explains it. http://blog.riflegear.com/archive/2012/06/05/google-is-about-to-kick-all-firearms-ammo-and-parts.aspx Post some ideas on how we can get something going to have Google change their policy and feel the influence of gun owners. Works rine for me....just searched M855, .22 suppressors, 7.5 inch AR uppers...pages of results.. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 6:27:04 AM EDT
[#15]
We have announced changes to Google Shopping in the U.S.
As part of these changes, the following Google Shopping policies will become effective on July 1, for all merchants targeting the US. 4) Google Shopping should be compatible with Google's brand decisions. Google Shopping must be compatible with company brand decisions. Our company has a strong culture and values, and we've chosen not to allow ads that promote products and services that are incompatible with these values. In addition, like all companies, Google sometimes makes decisions based on technical limitations, resource constraints, or requirements from our business partners. Our policies reflect these realities. Weapons As highlighted on our new policy page http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/ApI7UWRj6OCZpd, in order to comply with the Google Shopping policies you need to comply first with the AdWords policies http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/StQ08jAzM4fVtG. We do not allow the promotion or sale of weapons and any related products such as ammunitions or accessory kits on Google Shopping. In order to comply with our new policies, please remove any weapon-related products from your data feed and then re-submit your feed in the Merchant Center. For more information on this policy please visit http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/GbBNIGHOribLzf. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 7:52:14 AM EDT
[#16]
I don't know if Bing is any better, but I just set it as my homepage instead of google. F them
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 8:04:28 AM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
Quoted:
The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change. Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. Did you click the link I posted?
I did, and got this: 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 8:08:12 AM EDT
[#18]
Quoted: I just searched Colt AR15 and it worked fine. http://www.google.com/#q=colt+ar15&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=MxrjT7PwGuqa2gX307XqCw&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=472a9070fa727618&biw=1280&bih=709 What vendors selling AR-15 from Shopping did it list? I got zero. ETA: Nothing for Glock Pistols either, buy I can get some accessories such as brass, scopes. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 8:11:19 AM EDT
[#19]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change. Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. Did you click the link I posted?
I did, and got this: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GN6MJTDbMOk/T-svUTWoMaI/AAAAAAAABAM/oNRTqJAzZlY/s499/Screen%2520shot%25202012-06-27%2520at%252012.04.55%2520PM.png Same here........
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:03:11 AM EDT
[#20]
This is Google's new policy for Google Shopping that will become effective on July 1. We received several emails from them stating our products (Firearm / Weapon related) will no longer be searchable on Google Shopping!
You can let Google hear your opposition to their decision here: http://support.google.com/merchants/...ct_type=survey and https://www.google.com/quality_form?...&prmd=imvnszrl |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:13:59 AM EDT
[#21]
If this is true its complete asinine of them.
Right now it works fine for me. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:16:14 AM EDT
[#22]
Quoted: I just searched Colt AR15 and it worked fine. http://www.google.com/#q=colt+ar15&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=MxrjT7PwGuqa2gX307XqCw&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=472a9070fa727618&biw=1280&bih=709 Same here, I searched M1A with no issues. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:20:33 AM EDT
[#23]
"We'll only allow and push products that we like". Well, that's the end of the usefulness of the google engine. Google is now removed from the whitelist.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:45:00 AM EDT
[#24]
Quoted: Quoted: I just searched Colt AR15 and it worked fine. http://www.google.com/#q=colt+ar15&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=MxrjT7PwGuqa2gX307XqCw&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=472a9070fa727618&biw=1280&bih=709 Same here, I searched M1A with no issues. Screenshot? |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:49:32 AM EDT
[#25]
So it begins. Just wait, Google will start filitering out non-android powered phones and other non/anti google products and services. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:54:13 AM EDT
[#26]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change. Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. Did you click the link I posted?
I did, and got this: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GN6MJTDbMOk/T-svUTWoMaI/AAAAAAAABAM/oNRTqJAzZlY/s499/Screen%2520shot%25202012-06-27%2520at%252012.04.55%2520PM.png Same here........ Yep. Me too. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:56:10 AM EDT
[#27]
Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: The general search works. Shopping does not. It's not just me bc it worked yesterday, and today it doesn't. It is a policy change. Stop using Google is not an option. It is the best search engine on the planet, and if you own a business, it is a critical tool. Did you click the link I posted? I did, and got this: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GN6MJTDbMOk/T-svUTWoMaI/AAAAAAAABAM/oNRTqJAzZlY/s499/Screen%2520shot%25202012-06-27%2520at%252012.04.55%2520PM.png Same here........ Yep. Me too. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 11:58:25 AM EDT
[#28]
Google has a "shopping" site?
Huh. Whatever. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:02:20 PM EDT
[#29]
Works fine for me:  |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:06:02 PM EDT
[#30]
So, what the hell is a good alternative search engine?
Google has been the best for a long time. ETA::I just installed chrome on my home computer. If I uninstall it, will I get to send feeback why? I fucking hope so...because I'm going to put "your firearms policy in google shopping is asinine so I'm removig your asinine browser from my machine." |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:10:29 PM EDT
[#31]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:12:09 PM EDT
[#32]
Quoted:
So, what the hell is a good alternative search engine? Google has been the best for a long time. ETA::I just installed chrome on my home computer. If I uninstall it, will I get to send feeback why? I fucking hope so...because I'm going to put "your firearms policy in google shopping is asinine so I'm removig your asinine browser from my machine." Yes. But it would be better to keep using a superior browser like Chrome and just change your search engine to Bing. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:12:42 PM EDT
[#33]
Hmm, my search for flare gun inserts still went through OK.
Just did a search for some pistols and it came up fine as well. Google is undergoing some major changes this summer/fall in regards to adwords and shopping. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:13:43 PM EDT
[#34]
Quoted: I fucking hate bing.Quoted: So, what the hell is a good alternative search engine? Google has been the best for a long time. ETA::I just installed chrome on my home computer. If I uninstall it, will I get to send feeback why? I fucking hope so...because I'm going to put "your firearms policy in google shopping is asinine so I'm removig your asinine browser from my machine." Yes. But it would be better to keep using a superior browser like Chrome and just change your search engine to Bing.  |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:14:40 PM EDT
[#35]
Didn't work for me. Don't make me get an Iphone bitches
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:15:04 PM EDT
[#36]
Go upstairs and tell your mom to turn of the the security settings
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:17:07 PM EDT
[#37]
Firearm parts searches are working for me just not whole guns.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:24:36 PM EDT
[#38]
Fuck Google Shopping.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:26:26 PM EDT
[#39]
Just wait until they shut down gun reviews on youtube.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 12:29:13 PM EDT
[#40]
It's still working fine for me. There's even an adwords ad at the bottom for Arfcom. AR15.com
Learn, Shop, Interact Largest Firearm Community |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 2:33:39 PM EDT
[#41]
 .  |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 2:50:56 PM EDT
[#42]
Google Chrome no longer shows any firearms related sites I've looked at on the "most visited" page but still lists them in history.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 8:07:13 PM EDT
[#43]
Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I just searched Colt AR15 and it worked fine. http://www.google.com/#q=colt+ar15&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=MxrjT7PwGuqa2gX307XqCw&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=472a9070fa727618&biw=1280&bih=709 Same here, I searched M1A with no issues. Screenshot? I tried it again and it is now blocked. I really hate using bing but the fuckers at Google leave me no choice. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/27/2012 8:09:13 PM EDT
[#44]
I think Google is trying to push everyone to paid results only.
No more 'free' listings just because you have a good site and good prices. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/28/2012 4:25:45 AM EDT
[#45]
Worked yesterday. Does not work anymore today.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/28/2012 4:30:14 AM EDT
[#46]
Quoted: Just wait until they shut down gun reviews on youtube. And block emails that contain anything firearm releated. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/28/2012 7:29:09 AM EDT
[#47]
was working yesterday for me....not anymore. Looks like bing will be getting my searches.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/28/2012 8:00:44 AM EDT
[#48]
Doesn't work for me now, either. Stupid policy on their part, but it opens the door for someone like Pricegrabber to take up the slack.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/28/2012 8:04:35 AM EDT
[#49]
Quoted:
I fucking hate bing.
Why, what's wrong with downloading a 3 MB bitmap before you can search for shit? Fuck Bing and Google. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/28/2012 8:14:11 AM EDT
[#50]
Google search for AK-47
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/ Don't do Commie guns. Is "AK47 Yugo M70 Rifle- $659.00" a good deal? |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
