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Shame on Google AdSense...

It seems as if Google is being highly selective in its acceptance of who to include and who to exclude from its AdSense program. I received the following response to my AdSense application:

"Thank you for your interest in Google AdSense. After reviewing your application, our specialists have found that it does not meet our program criteria. Therefore, we are unable to accept you into our program...."

Just what exactly are Google's "program criteria"? Whatever they are, rest assured that they are intended to maximize Google's revenue while giving no consideration to the little guy trying to make a few bucks. And a cursory Google search (isn't that ironic) shows quite a few anecdotes of AdSense program participants who have had their accounts cancelled just before payday... Hmm...

Doesn't Google own Blogger.com? I wonder how long it will be before this site gets cut off for criticizing th--

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