To clear things out, I think there are two different questions here:
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Originally Posted by advancedmerchant
I find that a little while ago, I can no longer click on a PPC ad! - Turns out some of Google's Adservers are on this HOSTS File.
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I think this is what Wige and lspence refer to. If the ad (pointing to Google) is not accessible, Google indeed cannot track/charge the click.
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Moreover, if other users have this HOSTS file, and click on my ad, am I charged for it, even though it is blocked by HOSTS? When does the charge count? When it is clicked, or when the page is delivered?
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This was what I understood:
If your site is blocked by HOSTS but not Google, you should be charged.