Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

I didn't know that. This facility is in place to be used, so people might as well use it if they find it useful!

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

I would expect that the known VM staff can be snowed under so I can fully appreciate why they do this.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

I did it because i had some abusive pm,s sent to me.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

And members have a choice whether they wish to be contacted by PM - it is their right to switch it off if they wish.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

I never thought of that, you make a good point. They would probably receive lots of requests for help, information etc.

You should have reported it, there's no excuse for obscene language.

It's normal for admin to be able to view private messages, as is the case on a forum that I oversee, so any claims of inappropriate messages can probably be easily verified and dealt with by The Cable Forum Team.

Absolutely.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

I wish sometimes I could use the facility.:angel:

So is there any way to opt out of this new system?

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

Admin on this forum have stated they cannot see Pm's unless you send them to them.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

We cannot view private messages.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

Thanks for confirming that Maggy :tu:

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okidoki :)

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

:(

I always watch everything recorded so I can FF through ad breaks but I am still concerned that, presumedly, my click stream will be "anonomously" scrutenised in order to provide me with something I do not want. :mad:

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

I'm sure you can opt out , if you go into your My Sky online then click Marketing preferences.

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Thanks I will take a look.

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You can, but why would you? Give me personalised adverts over random ones any day.

Re: Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising
 

Everyone to their own.

Personally if I am looking for something I prefer to rely on the recommendations of friends, family and my own research rather than being bombarded with ads from companies who are prepared to spend the most on publicity. Personal experience has always shown that those type of companies invariably deliver inferior products.