Google is a dirty word

Once upon a time I had a Google Adwords account, well not that long ago, actually, the 16^th March 2012. Google Adsense decided that I had violated their rules by ‘posing a risk of generating invalid activity.'

You want to know what I did?

I published a funny email titled “Where did Piss Poor come From?” The email isn’t the problem, it’s the traffic it generates that is! About 700 hits a month, from the Stumble on Network which is a sharing site, blogs and news etc, from what I can determine.

It’s not StumbleOn’s fault. The fault lies squarely with the Google Adsense.

See I’d had that account since 2009 and was about $2.00 away from actually collecting my revenue...... a WHOLE $50.00 WHOOP WHOOP.

To me, it wasn’t revenue, either earned or unearned, Google Adwords, seems to allow complete garbage on some sites, and then screws down on others. I have 3 blogs and 1 website, all were connected to the same account. Suddenly all sites were without ‘income’ (Remember I don’t call it revenue.)

I believe the trigger was the fact I was ABOUT to collect MY $50 of UNEARNT Income.

Yes, INCOME. A silent earner, that I never thought I would actually see, but was amazed to slowly watch the total climb higher and higher.

I always knew I would never see a cent of anything. I mean we are talking about Google here, the same Google that just opened up in direct competition to Dropbox. But Google in their wisdom have decided that ANY file loaded onto THEIR network, becomes THEIR file.

See Google thinks they own the world. But public opinion, public demand and the need for privacy, dictates the world, NOT Google

A product is only a product if you pay for it – if you don’t pay for it – YOU ARE the PRODUCT.

Remember that, and remember that ANY company offering something for nothing, only has their best interests at heart, not yours.

I did try to appeal the decision, but remember Google think they own the world, doubtful they even bothered reading the appeal, hell just like them, I too was ‘just going through the processes’

So be warned, You are the product, if you haven’t paid for anything!

My Favourite photos of the week

Taken by me for your enjoyment!

Kennett River, Great Ocean Road. Taken 25th January 2012

Koala on a branch, Is he asleep or awake? I don't recall, but I suspect alseep! Taken on the way into Cape Schank, Cape Otway on the 22th January 2012

Gimme Gimme Gimme, Just a little more, I can do it, I can, I swear, I'm not drunk! This poor koala was reaching and kept swiping to reach those leaves just outside arms reach! Taken on the way into Cape Schank, Cape Otway on the 22th January 2012

Bee in flight, busily collecting nectar, the last of the flowering gums before spring. Taken 5th March 2012

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 Enjoy all of natures beauty!

My Favourite photos of the week

Taken by me for your enjoyment!

Natures storage unit! Blanket Bay, near Cape Schank. Photo Taken 28th Janaury 2012

Petrel, taken in Apollo Bay Harbour. 24th January 2012

A childs soap bubble caught on camera. Photo taken 24th January 2012

A tender (boat) used to taken passengers to a larger vessel within the Apollo Bay harbour. I love the way the sunlight is reflecting off the hull. Photo taken 25th January 2012

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Disappointed

Often I get let down in life, just like you and everyone around you.

But enough is enough, I've been used and abused, far too often to allow it to continue any longer.

Time and time again, people offer to help with something and in reality they are only looking to gain either personally, professionally or financially. Enough is enough.

I don't play politics and I don't have an ego (So I'm told) My problem is I'm too trusting, too forgiving and I think it's time I changed all that and stopped being a super highway for other people's egos.

There is only so many times you can be used and abused. There are so many times you can lose your job because someone decides you make them look bad.

There are only so many times that offers of help are stymied by those only looking for personal gain.

There are only so many times, you can offer your hand in friendship to help others and they walk all over you.

Well starting today, things are going to change.

I always said that "You can only rely on you and you only" Well that is now so true, it's almost criminal.

I am beginning to understand why people turn into loners and Lonely old women with a 100 cats. I really can.

I have my darling husband, he'll keep me tethered and stop me turning into that mad woman down the street with a 100 cats, I'll make a concession and only keep 2.

I won't hoard animals, but I certainly won't hoard associates nor useless, using friends.

I'm sick of the tears, I'm sick of feeling angry and frustrated. I'm sick of feeling used and abused.

My ability to trust has slowly been eroded over the years and tonight was the last straw. my trust just collapsed into a chasm deeper than I thought possible.

My spirit might be broken, but my soul is still my own, no-one will ever own that.

AND if you are reading this from on the internet and I haven't met you in person. I'm sorry - but you don't rate in any of this. But I can't trust you until I meet you. End of story.

My Favourite photos of the week

Taken by me for your enjoyment!

Apollo Bay Foreshore on the 4th February 2012

Artwork on Apollo Bay Foreshore, photo taken 25th January 2012

Tidal Pond at Blanket Bay (near Cape Schaunk) Photo taken 28th January 2012

Photo of interesting rock formation at Blanket Bay, taken the 28th January 2012

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My Favourite photos of the week

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Apollo Bay Foreshore, taken not long before sunset on the 4th February 2012

Looking west along the Apollo Bay Foreshore, taken not long before sunset on the 4th February 2012

Apollo Bay Foreshore, taken not long before sunset on the 4th February 2012

Apollo Bay Foreshore, taken not long before sunset on the 4th February 2012

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My Favourite photos of the week

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Sammy the seal, the harbour seal, enjoying a pillow in the sun! Taken the 29th January 2012

Sammy the seal, the harbour seal, enjoying a pillow in the sun! Taken the 29th January 2012

Sammy the seal, King of the Harbour! Taken the 25th January 2012

Sammy the seal, claiming the harbour as his own! Taken the 25th January 2012

Not long after these photos were taken with a long lens, "Sammy' as he was known to the locals was put down by DSE for his own safety and safety of the public. First hand I know that he would bail people up at the boat washing facility looking for a free feed. If you look at the bottom photo in this set, his teeth are down to the roots and must have been causing him severe pain. If you look at the top photo closely - you will see that his bottom lip is missing the 'lip' part, possibly due to impact with a boat or fighting. I also heard that he had jumped into a boat and threatened the occupants. Unfortunately a combination of old age, poor health and grumpiness caused his demise. In no way do I criticise DSE for their actions. They did everything to guidelines, unfortunately some people had been seen trying to approach 'Sammy' to get photo opportunities and this did cause many a great scare, and I wouldn't be surprised if he bit one (or maybe two) and this is just not on.

Colac Herald February 2012

Surf Coast Times 21st February 2012

RIP Sammy, you will be missed. You've made many people laugh for many years!

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