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Old 09-03-2009, 06:00 PM   #1  
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Default Two simple rules to lose 9 pounds per week - yeah, right!

I keep getting this ad on the right side of the screen that says "Learn two simple rules to lose nine pounds per week!" I know! Don't eat anything and don't drink anything!!! It's just driving me CRAZY!!! Course an argument could be made that I was crazy before the ad started to run...
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:11 PM   #2  
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I hear you. How about the one on how to lose belly fat. Yes, you can diet away just the fat on your belly.......
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:18 PM   #3  
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I use ad blocker so I don't see any ads, yay.
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:26 PM   #4  
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That's funny! My ad says "Lose 42 lbs in 3 Months" ... still a bit extreme for most people.
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Old 09-03-2009, 07:54 PM   #5  
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Actually the only place you lose weight is in your wallet if you answer these ads.
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Old 09-03-2009, 07:58 PM   #6  
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I use ad blocker so I don't see any ads, yay.
This is a must for firefox users. My computer doesn't lock anymore
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Old 09-03-2009, 08:01 PM   #7  
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That's right BARGOO ~ some well-meaning, but naive people even send me emails suggesting that I buy these products to help me lose weight. I am not spending hundreds of $$$ a month on colon cleanses and herb pills ... they are a complete waste of money!!!
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Old 09-03-2009, 08:08 PM   #9  
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I hear you. How about the one on how to lose belly fat. Yes, you can diet away just the fat on your belly.......

I've seen that one also throught the Prevention websit. You would think that Prevention would screen this and have better information available.
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Old 09-03-2009, 09:09 PM   #10  
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the worst thing though is young kids or teens that might be surfing the web and click on this stuff. i remember when i was around 14 years old i called up one of these companies wanting to order their stuff. thankfully i didn't end up buying it but these diet scams are causing so much harm

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