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Catherine McDonough 0 Reputation points
2026-05-05T03:42:31.1133333+00:00

How many of the Microsoft member feel they are livening in the 1800 ‘s regardindine the film flam weight loss ads on Microsoft game solitaire etc. I can see the guy in the covered wagon. Not only is the irresponsible for Microsoft promote the jello solution for weight loss in weeks. There are multiple versions of the add. All hocum. They are also promoting honey hot red pepper and other spice cure diabetes type 2. Thins is not only irresponsible but dangerous to life. If I were MS I would opt for responsible advertisement. If I were on a jury after someone had a bad outcome my vote would be guilt. No doubt about it. WAKe up MS

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-05-05T03:42:48.4233333+00:00
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    MSN, Microsoft casual games, and other Microsoft properties use advertising to fund free content and services. Ads are supplied through Microsoft’s own advertising services and third‑party ad networks, and must comply with Microsoft’s creative standards and policies.

    Microsoft’s advertising policies explicitly prohibit certain categories of harmful or deceptive content, including:

    • Misappropriation of trademarks or brands
    • Sale or instructions to create weapons
    • Illegal drugs and paraphernalia
    • Pornography and explicit adult content
    • Deceptive creatives such as fake system warnings, fake UI elements, or misleading “Download/Play now” buttons

    These policies are enforced across Microsoft’s advertising platforms, and Microsoft reserves the right to suspend or terminate advertising services and payments if an advertiser or publisher violates applicable terms or policies.

    For concerns about specific ads (for example, misleading health or weight‑loss claims) the appropriate action is to report them so they can be reviewed and removed if they violate policy. On MSN, this is done via the feedback tool accessible from the bottom of the page or via the settings menu. For unsafe or scam‑like content encountered in Microsoft Edge, use Settings and more > Help and feedback > Report unsafe site to submit it for investigation.

    If an ad or page appears to be a tech support or security scam (for example, fake Microsoft Defender warnings or scare tactics), close the browser via Task Manager and do not call any phone numbers or install any software. Such scams can be reported at https://www.microsoft.com/reportascam and, in urgent situations, to Microsoft Support, Global Customer Service, and local law enforcement.

    While advertising helps keep content and some apps free, Microsoft’s policies and reporting channels exist specifically so users can flag irresponsible or dangerous ads for enforcement review.

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