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sierrascrambler
Apr 5, 2020
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I usually never click on an ad on the website but seen one touting hand sanitizers and other protective products that people are frantically looking for. I was curious if the site was gouging prices or just how legit it is. Finetwo.com is the website. They are selling most everything related to protecting yourself from the Coronavirus. I few google searches and it appears this company has a less then stellar reputation. Ive always believed Chess.com is a well run and responsible company.
My question is: Does Chess.com vet it’s advertisers or as the old adage goes...buyer beware!
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Martin_Stahl
Apr 5, 2020
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#2
sierrascrambler wrote:
I usually never click on an ad on the website but seen one touting hand sanitizers and other protective products that people are frantically looking for. I was curious if the site was gouging prices or just how legit it is. Finetwo.com is the website. They are selling most everything related to protecting yourself from the Coronavirus. I few google searches and it appears this company has a less then stellar reputation. Ive always believed Chess.com is a well run and responsible company.
My question is: Does Chess.com vet it’s advertisers or as the old adage goes...buyer beware!

 

The site uses a third-party ad provider and does not approve specific ads. If you find a bad ad you can report it. 

 

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/reward-earn-diamond-membership-by-finding-and-reporting-bad-ads

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baddogno
Apr 5, 2020
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#3

Some ad agency provides the ads.  They're given guidelines by chess.com, but that doesn't mean they're followed.  Erik used to give free Diamond to members who reported bad ads, not sure if he still does.  And unfortunately while the Corona Crisis seems to have brought out the best in most people, there are always a few miscreants trying to make a fast buck off fear and misery.