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Description : How to make money from website ?

Last Answer : There are several ways to make money from a website: Advertising: One of the most common ways to monetize a website is through advertising. You can sell ad space on your website to ... to have a clear target audience, create valuable content and promote your website effectively to attract visitors.

Description : I wanted to post a comment on YouTube and it said I would be creating a channel. What does this really mean?

Last Answer : No, it just means that you are creating a recognizable account on YT. Only what you upload, what you put into your playlist and who you subscribe to will be publicly visible.

Description : How do I put my printer online?

Last Answer : I have Googled. It used to be that when a printer went off line a notification would come that said “Put printer online.” Just click that and you were good to go. I can’t find that option any where.

Description : Can you list some of the good online sites or anywhere else to learn French as a second language?

Last Answer : Although I've never tried it, I keep hearing that Babbel is a good way to learn another language & it meets your requirement of being online plus you can learn at you own pace. You might want to check your local ... that how far you can go with it is up to you & how hard you're willing to work!!!

Description : Do you have some fun resources to help me think over my post-secondary education direction?

Last Answer : There aren’t any “fun resources” for something like that. Selecting a degree program is a mix of both hard work and reflection on what will motivate you to put in the time and energy to earn a degree.

Description : Can websites create accounts using someones email without them visiting the sites and providing their information?

Last Answer : I think that is what cookies on websites are for..tracking and eventually tracing your emial and other things.

Description : Do you have a standard password for online activities?

Last Answer : I do have a standard password that I try to use everywhere, but I can’t always use it because some websites require a longer password or one with more special characters.

Description : In what ways have you been reminded of how much our online activity is tracked and monitored?

Last Answer : I know FB suggests friends based on my proximity to them. Seems like when location services peggs two people as being colocated for a certain length of time it assumes you may want to friend them. A little creepy.

Description : Wow! I thought Ab was over moderated, but ask-public is so bad you can't even have a different opinion here. WTF?

Last Answer : Example please? Or are you just trolling?

Description : How does Internet banking work?

Last Answer : answer:Generally speaking, Online Banking is a service provided by your banking institution - just another way to manage your money. I bank with Chase. With Online Banking and Mobile Banking, I very ... country this past summer, so anything I purchased in Canada wouldn't be flagged as fraudulent.

Description : Is pointing out logical fallacies not a thing anymore?

Last Answer : It seems to be more common in the world in general for “This is my opinion” to be an acceptable excuse for positing all kinds of crap.

Description : Why do people make controversial statements on Facebook and then get upset when people reply with opposing views?

Last Answer : answer:I have found that it happens in any gathering of humans, whether in person or online. ask-public is more of a discussion site than FaceBook, but I see that happen here, often. If your FB friend ... have the option to simply delete it, as do you, an option not available here or in real life.

Description : Well-meaning relative is spamming my facebook page?

Last Answer : answer:Maybe her account is being hacked without her knowledge? I have a friend who constantly sent spamming notifications to me on Facebook too (she invited me to like spamming pages). And when I asked ... for a while just look at the big picture, maybe the truth is different from what you think.

Description : Can you recommend a top tier online survey tool?

Last Answer : answer:There is a saying in regards to selecting the ideal results in a potential process: Do you want it quickly, of quality, or cheap? Pick two. - If you want it quickly and of quality, ... . Let us know which way your company want to proceed, and it will be easier to provide recommendations.

Description : What is your stance on the actions taken against bullying videos being posted online?

Last Answer : answer:What do you mean by bullying videos? Like videos taken of someone bullying another? Since I'm not sure what exactly you're talking about I'll just answer how I feel about it in general. Honestly, I ... me even more. Like come on, it's someone online, who gives a shit what they say about you?

Description : What do you call the online identity?

Last Answer : No pen name would imply a written product; it’s too refined for the internet. I would say “user name” or “screen name.”

Description : A new way to catch online pedophiles. Your thoughts?

Last Answer : The source, parents who sell their children into this life, also has to be addressed. That is where the money is going and as long as money drives this it will exist.

Description : Well, I have a boring question. Where can I go to get coupons for McDonalds?

Last Answer : answer:According to McDonald's main website, they aren't currently offering coupons. You can, however, get coupons in your mail and as inserts in newspapers for your local McDonald's. See what it says. I ... coupons by email from the Mickey D site though. Call the main number and ask: 1-800-244-6227

Description : Know of any art/artist forums online?

Last Answer : Have you ever tried Deviantart?

Description : Did you ever purchase jewelry online?

Last Answer : No, I like to get up close & personal with jewellery, see it & touch it “in the flesh” so to speak, that way you get what you pay for.

Description : Where can I find a dating site that links me to tall women?

Last Answer : answer:(Didn't you weigh 300 lbs. three days ago, speaking of being reliable?) You have to deal with physical requirements in the descriptive part of your page on any bona fide site.It would be ... a free dating site targeted for specific places in Canada. It asks questions about body type, i see.

Description : Does FB no longer give you the option of appearing offline?

Last Answer : Welcome to Fluther. This is news to me. I always have chat off. You used to be able to turn it off in the chat box area. I am hardly on fb so if they made changes it would explain why I am getting more messages when I pop on really quick. But I never investigated it.

Description : Who hacked the Burger King Twitter account?

Last Answer : I heard it earlier attributed to Anonymous, but your article says otherwise and it doesn’t sound much like Anonymous. I almost wish I had Twitter so I didn’t miss it.

Description : What do you think about online dating?

Last Answer : After a number of disappointments, it seems I have met a wonderful human being who may even possibly turn out to be a partner in life. Better late than never!

Description : Do any jellies use online American Express banking?

Last Answer : answer:barclays US has a better rate - 1.0 And my experience is that AmEx are generally slimy. The construe everything in their favor and don't give a rat's ass about customer service. You ... .incrediblebank.com) - they have good rates and they are a small (non-conglomerate) in rural Wisconsin.

Description : What can be done about all these suicidal people?

Last Answer : As individuals the only thing we can do is be sympathetic to their condition and be very careful in what we say and be there to listen to them. I have no idea as to how to create a service ... that may offer them some sort of help in their community that can continue to help them further if needed.

Description : How to teach yourself math?

Last Answer : The Khan Academy has some great courses.

Description : Is American Military University a respectable institution?

Last Answer : I am not an expert on the matter but, for now, online universities aren't seen as credible as ones that you attend. This is changing, however. Many universities are offering coursework online ... know little about military academic institutions. Are there peers who are doing the same you can ask?

Description : Why does Kayak's "x seats remain" number go up and down, and what does it mean when it goes down to 1?

Last Answer : answer:I think those things are scams. So really, you don’t know how much availability there is. If you really want to make sure you get that ticket, and you have the cash now…. buy it.

Description : When paying online with any type of card, do vendors see all the numbers or just parts of it?

Last Answer : answer:All the numbers. Hiding them is so people looking over your should can’t see them

Description : Why do people tag others in a picture when they're not physically in the picture?

Last Answer : It’s a convenient way to make sure that a particular person sees the photo right when you upload it, as opposed to posting it on their wall. I prefer to post it on their wall, personally, but I see many people doing this because it’s a bit quicker.

Description : If you've gotten a mortgage recently, how was your overall experience?

Last Answer : answer:I have gotten several mortgage loans, and most recently, we refinanced our primary residence and are now in the process of refinancing our rental house. The worst thing about it is the long wait between ... about two hours. I always have a snack before we go, and take a water bottle with me.

Description : Did you ever pretend to be someone you are not online?

Last Answer : That seems dishonest. Of course!

Description : Can feelings for a person be transmitted online?

Last Answer : Yes definitely; although you can’t know the whole person (the “chemistry”) unless you actually meet them.

Description : Is there anything you can do regarding a racist comment clearly directed towards you?

Last Answer : Report it to facebook and block whoever did it.

Description : In your opinion, what is the WORST company to try to do business with online?

Last Answer : Ocean marketing

Description : Can you create your own website without charge?

Last Answer : answer:It is possible yes, but I don't recommend it. When you make a website you first need a place to store the files, a server or hosting, this costs money. However, if you don't want to spend ... all you want is a blog or something, there are a million and one places you can do that for free.

Description : Can you define trolling?

Last Answer : Fishing in a motorized boat without casting.

Description : What is your opinion on online game passes?

Last Answer : I think it is fair for developers to want some monetary gain from pre-order purchases but frankly I think there are much better ways they could do it, e.g - give everyone who buys new some ... become all about making money anyway? Bring on the indie development future, Mojang etc. for the win!

Description : What lies have you told on an online dating profile you believe may have been effective?

Last Answer : I met my wife though eHarmony. I may have embellished a bit in how compassionate I am.

Description : What phrases in online dating make you say "Next!!"?

Last Answer : answer:I'm looking for a young, very attractive female. One person sent a message saying, Why haven't you posted a photo? You must be fat. Nice. e-Harmony had the option of using using ... probably misread it and thought it was Suspicious. He was the only one I ended up meeting in person.

Description : On dating sites, would you rather someone message you back saying "No, thanks" or just ignore your message?

Last Answer : Give them a “No, thanks” and add some tips with it. Maybe they’ll get something from it.

Description : What is this "Tiger Blood" Charlie Sheen is going on about?

Last Answer : It is the product of his manic mind.

Description : Know of a good online store where I could order floor pillows?

Last Answer : Like these?

Description : Where can I find videos of real ghost sightings?

Last Answer : Just go to blinkx.com and search ghost hunters, that should help you out. if the show isn’t called that just type in ghost and itt; list a few names.

Description : Where and how can I save my notes online and categorize them too ?

Last Answer : Use OneNote or LiveBinder

Description : How much time should one spend on Fluther?

Last Answer : No more than 3 hours a day. No more than 14 hours a week. That’s my view.

Description : Why is Facebook so awesome?

Last Answer : For me it's great because my friends and family that are far away can see what's going on in my life via pictures very quickly. I upload them once to Facebook and they can all see them, instead of me ... people to see more of what's going on and more of what they would see if I lived near them.

Description : Do you have any tricks to help someone who's taking an online algebra course?

Last Answer : I've taken a bunch and had great success. The key is staying on top of the work, but there are online resources as well. I highly, highly recommend you watch the appropriate instructional ... .org and brightstorm.com. Those helped me tremendously, to the point that the book became secondary.

Description : "TouchClarity Targeting iFrame" window opens when FireFox redirects to IE. Should I be worried?

Last Answer : answer:From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omniture (emphasis mine): Omniture bought behavioral targeting company Touch Clarity for $51.5 million Sounds like spyware, do you have a spyware scanner? (For ... made it appear nonetheless - without it you wouldn't even have known you're being followed.