That second quote is why I feel so comfortable sending folks there.
I have always been cautious about sites that have something for sale, supplements/books/food... While they may provide some good information, I just can't help but think that the information is often incomplete or shaded just a bit for marketing purposes. Call me jaded, I guess.
I totally understand what you are saying. For me, it depends on the website and often the reasons for the ads.
Example, I expect ads at Amazon. They are there to SELL products.
Catsfur (and other forums owned by Say Media)...looks like a fuzzy and warm forum, yet their SOLE purpose is ad revenue.
This forum: (May as well be fair. lol) Purpose...Furkid parents helping others with what they know and have learned...and anything else they want to chat about. However, if a person clicks on the PetFlow ad and buys something (for the first time), I do get a "kick back." Haven't got any yet, but never know! Also, I DO buy pet food from PetFlow
and like their service. I recommended them long before I realized I could make a few bucks too...maybe.