I don't think this should have ad revenue disabled, am I wrong?

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   Kyler J Falkposted 2 years ago

   As far as I can tell, this article's ad revenue doesn't need to be disabled because it does not fall outside of the standards for receiving ad revenue. It would seem some of the language is triggering the automatic features. I could be completely wrong, though.
   
   Second opinion? Objective input from staff? 
   
   https://hubpages.com/politics/What-Is-I … -Assaulted

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      Kenna McHughposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      As a sensitive topic, advertisers make their decisions. You can work with HP staff and see what happens.

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      TheShadowSpecterposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Kyler?  I know what you're saying.  One time I submitted an article to HubPages for publication that was about inheritance laws, and the automatic features had disabled it for ads simply because I had mentioned briefly about child abuse.  I told the HubPages team that I didn't see how an article mainly about inheritance laws violated any of their guidelines and they agreed with me, so they went ahead and turned the ads on so that I would receive monetization for it.
      
      In the near future, I'm planning on posting an article on HubPages that deals with the same kind of sensitive subject matter as your article does.  I guess I could try to word it carefully so that advertisements don't get automatically disabled before it gets approved for publication.  However, I really think that these advertisers should bring their policies out of the 1950s on into the 21st century.  Writers and content creators need to have a decent amount of artistic freedom so that they can produce articles that educate and spread public awareness, even if those articles are controversial in nature.  Censorship is simply not the answer.

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         Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Here here, Specter, I could not agree with you more

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   The following is found in frequently asked questions:
   
   “I want to publish articles about adult topics. What is allowed?
   Articles on HubPages are not allowed to contain adult content. Below are some examples of prohibited adult content; this should not be interpreted as exhaustive list of what is prohibited.
   
   The following are not allowed:
   
   Inappropriate language, including excessive profanity
   Content on sexual aids, toys, or enhancements
   Fetish content or content with sexual intent
   Sexually explicit content, including descriptions of sexual acts, tips, or practices
   Mail order brides, escort services, adult or sexual dating
   Nudity and lewd, obscene, or provocative images (including strategically covered nudity, see-through or sheer clothing, and close-ups of breasts, butts, or crotches)
   Or, links to sites that contain any of the above
   Articles that are produced in a professional style, that use medical terms rather than slang, and that are not attempting to sell dubious treatments or products are more likely to be evaluated favorably (though it is no guarantee). If you are unsure if your content is allowed, please contact us for a clarification before attempting to publish.
   
   You should also be aware that advertising may automatically be disabled on potentially adult content, and on content that touches on certain sensitive topic areas.
   
   You can find more details in the Learning Center.”

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      Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, I've read this before, but I feel the content of this article couldn't be changed to make it any more or less appropriate. There is no way to convey the information properly without describing what occurred, and I don't find any of it to be within the realm of inappropriate.
      
      This is the bit that inspired my forum post to see what others thought, but specifically what staff thought above all: "Articles that are produced in a professional style, that use medical terms rather than slang, and that are not attempting to sell dubious treatments or products are more likely to be evaluated favorably."

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   PaulGoodman67posted 2 years ago

   Without having any direct involvement with the advertisers, I find it impossible to say. They may not want to be involved with the subject matter regardless of how you express it. I suspect that they tend to shy away from topics like drug taking, sexual assault etc.
   
   Really your dispute is with the advertisers and HP is acting as go-between. Any interpretations of the rules has to be taken in that light. HP has some interest in the writers, but the advertisers likely don't care about the work.

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      Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I tend to agree, but staff seems to have a more intimate understanding of these matters so hopefully they weigh in. I know there are topics that get a bit gore-laden in both the crime and medical fields that advertisers don't shy away from, and this feels on par with articles of those nature to me.
      
      Nonetheless, thank you for weighing in.

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   jansharesposted 2 years ago

   Hi Kyler, I think it's the subject matter and detail of some of the abusive acts you describe in your article that set off the "red flags" for ads. It's very frustrating when your overall goal is to educate and encourage support for survivors. I recall a veteran hubber years ago who went through the same thing for an article she wrote about child abuse. And I believe she is a psychologist!
   I, too, have an article that did not get monetized. It's an informational article about helping family and friends when a loved on dies by suicide. As a mental health professional, I was surprised when it was flagged and didn't understand how it fell into that category. It is unfair when you're just trying to help people. I think the bottom line is liability or fear of complaints that advertisers are trying to avoid, which could make them lose money.

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      Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Did you ever seek to have it addressed by HP staff? This article sounds as if it is within their professional guidelines, and could perhaps, at the very least, receive restricted ads.

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         jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         I did. This was a couple years ago so I can't remember details. I think it was addressed in the forum. But I do recall that HP does not have control over the ad rules. They're trying to cover themselves as well. I hope they will chime in for you for clarification.

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         jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Here's the forum. I may have emailed staff. They didn't respond here but there's really good info and explanation from veterans. Hope this helps.
         https://hubpages.com/community/forum/34 … to-content

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            Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            It is very helpful, and thank you for bringing my attention to this. I'll never cease to be bewildered by advertisers and their standards.

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               jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

               Me, too, Kyler. So over-the-top. You're welcome.

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   PaulGoodman67posted 2 years ago

   It's the sort of article that might do well at Medium, but difficult to get it out of Discover and onto a niche at HP and then difficult if you want it to earn.

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      Kyler J Falkposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      It most certainly would do better there, but I always feel like I'm cheating on a significant other when I don't at least try to work things out over here on HP first.

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