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Banned from Google Ads for Using Apple Card (smartprivacy.io)

447 points by zxlk21e · 2606 days ago · 216 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses a situation where someone was banned from Google Ads for using an Apple Card. The exact details of the article are not available, but the comments suggest that Google's automated systems and lack of customer support are to blame. The ban was reportedly permanent and without explanation, prompting discussion about Google's business practices. The incident highlights the risks of relying on a single platform for income or business.

Main themes

  • Google Ads
  • Apple Card
  • Automated Systems
  • Customer Support
  • Business Practices
  • Platform Risks

What commenters say

  • Google's automated systems and lack of customer support can lead to unfair and unexplained bans, causing significant harm to users who rely on the platform for income.
  • Relying on a single platform like Google Ads for income is risky and can lead to financial instability.
  • Google's business practices prioritize profit over user experience and customer support, leading to frustration and mistrust among users.
  • The use of automated systems to detect fraud can sometimes result in false positives, highlighting the need for more nuanced and human-mediated approaches to customer support.
  • Some argue that Google's size and market dominance allow it to ignore individual user complaints and concerns, while others believe that users have a responsibility to diversify their income streams and not rely too heavily on a single platform.
  • The incident highlights the importance of having multiple channels for customer support and dispute resolution, rather than relying solely on automated systems or unresponsive customer service teams.
  • Others suggest that Google's actions may be intentional and designed to minimize support costs, rather than a genuine attempt to prevent fraud or protect users.