Earlier today, I was conned by a Writernia Google ad soliciting writers for a local city- life site. While appearing to be backed by city government, it was not. It's hidden agenda was to raise money for the mayor's re-election, - anything but a class act. I declined immediately. and forwarded the info to a S.F. reporter I know.

When I logged in just now to tell the story, another header box advertised to expose a large number of bogus scams, while showing the respondent which scams actually WORK.

I wanted to wash off my computer screen, but the scum was on the inside.

Point being that we have no control over what is being attached to our writing, and should not trust even Google to exercise my own integrity.

I love this site, but don't want my dangerous mind to get in the way of other writers' income.

Any ideas?

-Arye Michael Bender