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[no-name]

I'm very upset with the new condom adds I'm getting on spotify... I hated the adds in the first place but this and the non stop glitches are the final straw... there are kids on this program... I will be uninstalling spotify as well as telling all my friends about this... don't come back with: " well if you would buy spotify premium you won't have to listen to the adds" because I'm not waisting a single dime on this program.... I'd rather spend a dollar per song on itunes

[clf23]

I agree, what is this?  I leave spotify on and have my kids listen to kids songs on it!  Completely unacceptable for a commercial about condoms and sex to play like this.

It has to go, immediately.  Please everyone else speak up who agrees.

As for a more long range solution, how about some ability by users to block ads or choose prefered ad types?  There have been quite a few ads that I don't like playing while my children are listening (or me for that matter really).  So why not let us choose ad genres we're "ok" with or something.

[DJ_Zephyr]

Usually I'm not one to complain about ads, as much as I can't stand them.

Nevertheless, these ads are HIGHLY inappropriate, for almost ANY situation.  Kids don't need to be exposed to this; I wouldn't want this coming up at work, or with friends or parents (I do still live at home, and I know I'm not the only one) in audible range (which can be quite a long range when I have my speakers cranked); and personally, I just don't want to hear this kinda crap.

I also second the above suggestion- an adult content filter, preferably one for music and one for ads.  Or simply better judgement in ad selection.  Because this was DEFINITELY a lapse of good judgement.

[coco]

I agree! I just was listening to music with my four year old neice and that commercial popped up. I'm very upset and if it isn't taken down quickly I will be getting rid of Spotify.

[Jemxsabre]

Definitely. I complained to them.

[strawberry]

If this isn't taken off within a week, I'll be going elsewhere.  My daughter was listening and we were all shocked!  THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

[Makhaon]

I agree. If they're not gone soon, I will be gone off of Spotify. And to think that I was enjoying the service so much that I was thinking about even subscribing. Forget that now. So much for being a family-friendly service.

[no-name]

Get rid of these Condom ads! they are completely inappropriate! there are kids on this program and these ads have gone to far!

Take it down or I'm uninstalling spotify as are many of my friends!

[Xanthuskidd]

I just logged into the forums for the same reason as you--to complain about the condom advertisement! I really did not want to hear that, and frankly, it was quite annoying. 

Spotify: I appreciate your service; you have made one of the best music programs out there. I understand that you need advertisements for revenue, but can you please remove the condom ads? I don't have the money for Premium right now, though I was planning on upgrading soon. I'm sure you can find many ready companies willing to advertise. I'm sure many of your users will appreciate the switch!  

Thanks,
XK

[shadesoblue]

I agree, if there's no way to opt out of getting these condom ads, and they recur often--Spotify is gone. Which is too bad, because we use it all the time now and like most of the ads.