Ever since I came out on Facebook.... - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

23rd May 2011, 06:40 PM

...the adverts have mostly been about dating or mens underwear. I don't mind it to be honest, its something that i've noticed for ages.

Has anyone else who had a 'coming out' on facebook or changed their 'interested in' section had anything similar?

ShebbsIsAwesome · 23rd May 2011, 06:50 PM

Omg yes. It thinks I need HIV testing... At least twice a day.

GhostDog · 23rd May 2011, 07:27 PM

For a while, I'd get ads next to each other like, "THE DAILY LESBIAN" and "Find your dream man!" Lately, they've gotten smarter. Now it's like every other ad says something like "'LIKE' IF YOU ARE A PROUD LESBIAN" (that one shows up a LOT) or is for pride jewelry or something.

What I can't figure out is why I'm still getting ads like, "Do you have a cute schnauzer?" when every post I have ever made about schnauzers amounts to them being the bitiest, most horrible dogs to groom. They are cute but they are temperamental as hell with strangers FACEBOOK WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME WITH THEIR BITEY LITTLE FACES. D:

AtmaWeapon · 23rd May 2011, 07:31 PM

^ All of that plus dating sites, lesbian chats, etc, etc. I'm sad to admit I actually did join this one dating site but found I had to pay to really do anything other than browse and get messages I couldn't respond to because I had to pay a premium fee...feh.

23rd May 2011, 07:34 PM

OMG.. that is soo funny!

**TheEdend** · 23rd May 2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostDog

What I can't figure out is why I'm still getting ads like, "Do you have a cute schnauzer?" when every post I have ever made about schnauzers amounts to them being the bitiest, most horrible dogs to groom. They are cute but they are temperamental as hell with strangers FACEBOOK WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME WITH THEIR BITEY LITTLE FACES. D:

No way! My schnauzer is adorable! He is horrible with other dogs, but with people he is just super annoying because he always wants to be pet xD

And ya, I get the same. Its their whole deal about personalizing the ads to the customer. I get a lot of Mormon ones as well though. I still haven't been able to figure that one out xD

GhostDog · 23rd May 2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheEdend

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Originally Posted by GhostDog

What I can't figure out is why I'm still getting ads like, "Do you have a cute schnauzer?" when every post I have ever made about schnauzers amounts to them being the bitiest, most horrible dogs to groom. They are cute but they are temperamental as hell with strangers FACEBOOK WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME WITH THEIR BITEY LITTLE FACES. D:

No way! My schnauzer is adorable! He is horrible with other dogs, but with people he is just super annoying because he always wants to be pet xD

They are adorable, yes, and are generally nice so long as you don't try to bathe them, dry them, brush them, clip their nails, or do anything to them outside of pet them or give them snacks. I would always sigh when schnauzers, cocker spaniels, shelties, and chihuahuas came into the groomers, because those dogs were always the most likely to try to bite me. None of the other dogs liked being bathed, but most members of the other breeds never tried to draw blood over it. >:/ My whole time there, I met exactly one schnauzer who stood there and let me clip his nails and brush him out without attacking me, and I think it was because he was too old to give a damn.

So yes. They're cute, and sweet, provided you don't have to do any of the less pleasant things that come with fuzzy dog upkeep.

MisterMason · 23rd May 2011, 08:34 PM

Same here on the ads. D:

Revan · 23rd May 2011, 10:01 PM

I get the ad for either the book based on Casanova's brother who's gay (fictional), and also a choose your own vampire adventure gay book. Lol

xequar · 24th May 2011, 07:06 AM

Yep, when I changed mine back in 2007, the ads changed instantly. I suddenly started getting gay dating sites, underwear sites, et cetera.

Miss Bubbles · 24th May 2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostDog

For a while, I'd get ads next to each other like, "THE DAILY LESBIAN" and "Find your dream man!" Lately, they've gotten smarter. Now it's like every other ad says something like "'LIKE' IF YOU ARE A PROUD LESBIAN" (that one shows up a LOT) or is for pride jewelry or something.

^^^ same lol they do this to me all the time

Connor22 · 24th May 2011, 07:40 AM

I went on the royal marines website. once. I have never been asked if I have the state of mind so many times in my life.

stad90 · 24th May 2011, 08:11 AM

I always get gay dating site adverts too, and my profile doesn't even say my dating preferences.
I think facebook's getting a little too smart...

whiterosebeka · 24th May 2011, 08:15 AM

i get that all the time, ads like
support gay marriage
i love my husband, click like if you love your husband
pride jewelry,
pride marches,
victoria's secret with the angels (mmm)
Gay marriage bills

the list goes on and on. its retarded.

Jaason · 24th May 2011, 03:34 PM

even when I had no 'interested in' filled in at all, I got similar gay ads, but now I have AdBlock on both Firefox and Chrome so I don't see any ads

Aya McCabre · 24th May 2011, 04:06 PM

Aww I feel left out now.... I've never had lesbian ads. When I was listed as engaged I had heaps of pregnancy test adverts though. That was kinda disconcerting.

23rd May 2011, 06:40 PM	#1
Giorria Guest Posts: n/a	Ever since I came out on Facebook.... ...the adverts have mostly been about dating or mens underwear. I don't mind it to be honest, its something that i've noticed for ages. Has anyone else who had a 'coming out' on facebook or changed their 'interested in' section had anything similar?

23rd May 2011, 06:50 PM	#2
ShebbsIsAwesome EC Addict Full Member Gender: Florida Orientation: Out to anybody who cares to ask, Facebook, Family Out Status: Kinsey 6 Location: Male Age: 17 Posts: 273 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... Omg yes. It thinks I need HIV testing... At least twice a day.

23rd May 2011, 07:27 PM	#3
GhostDog is Spartacus. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: MAGICAL. Out Status: The hiiills are aliiive with the sound of muuusic! Location: DFW area, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... For a while, I'd get ads next to each other like, "THE DAILY LESBIAN" and "Find your dream man!" Lately, they've gotten smarter. Now it's like every other ad says something like "'LIKE' IF YOU ARE A PROUD LESBIAN" (that one shows up a LOT) or is for pride jewelry or something. What I can't figure out is why I'm still getting ads like, "Do you have a cute schnauzer?" when every post I have ever made about schnauzers amounts to them being the bitiest, most horrible dogs to groom. They are cute but they are temperamental as hell with strangers FACEBOOK WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME WITH THEIR BITEY LITTLE FACES. D: __________________ <3 Kirah, who may or may not be made of delicious candy (and the lesbians)

23rd May 2011, 07:31 PM	#4
AtmaWeapon Huffs Rainbows Full Member Gender: Natal female - genderqueer Orientation: Kinsey 5 - I prefer women Out Status: As out as I could hope to be Age: 23 Posts: 186 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... ^ All of that plus dating sites, lesbian chats, etc, etc. I'm sad to admit I actually did join this one dating site but found I had to pay to really do anything other than browse and get messages I couldn't respond to because I had to pay a premium fee...feh. __________________ No book is more holy and no book is more sacred than giving proper respect to people and their humanity.

23rd May 2011, 07:34 PM	#5
Aegle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... OMG.. that is soo funny!

23rd May 2011, 08:34 PM	#8
MisterMason Kitty boy Regular Member Gender: Boy Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: California Age: 19 Posts: 40 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... Same here on the ads. D: __________________

23rd May 2011, 10:01 PM	#9
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... I get the ad for either the book based on Casanova's brother who's gay (fictional), and also a choose your own vampire adventure gay book. Lol __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

24th May 2011, 07:06 AM	#10
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... Yep, when I changed mine back in 2007, the ads changed instantly. I suddenly started getting gay dating sites, underwear sites, et cetera. __________________

24th May 2011, 07:40 AM	#12
Connor22 Stopped being (as) vague Full Member Gender: yes Orientation: up the bender Out Status: burned Narnia :D Location: Norn Iron Age: 17 Posts: 1,547 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... I went on the royal marines website. once. I have never been asked if I have the state of mind so many times in my life. __________________ Kindness is a gift. Share it.

24th May 2011, 08:11 AM	#13
stad90 Your neighbourly nutball. Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 20 Posts: 101 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... I always get gay dating site adverts too, and my profile doesn't even say my dating preferences. I think facebook's getting a little too smart...

24th May 2011, 08:15 AM	#14
whiterosebeka Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Greenville, SC Age: 22 Posts: 188 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... i get that all the time, ads like support gay marriage i love my husband, click like if you love your husband pride jewelry, pride marches, victoria's secret with the angels (mmm) Gay marriage bills the list goes on and on. its retarded. __________________ You've crossed the finish line, won the race but lost your mind. Was it worth it after all? I need you here with me, cause love is all we need. Just take a hold of the hand that breaks the fall. I know that I'm no Superman

24th May 2011, 03:34 PM	#15
Jaason The Day-Dreaming Procrastinator Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost Everyone Location: Berkeley, California Age: 17 Posts: 80 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... even when I had no 'interested in' filled in at all, I got similar gay ads, but now I have AdBlock on both Firefox and Chrome so I don't see any ads __________________ "The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for." - Oscar Wilde

24th May 2011, 04:06 PM	#16
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: Ever since I came out on Facebook.... Aww I feel left out now.... I've never had lesbian ads. When I was listed as engaged I had heaps of pregnancy test adverts though. That was kinda disconcerting. __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

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