How do I remove unwanted and inappropriate links – like the word "answers" abvoe

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  ellenrobertsyoung · Member · Apr 19, 2014 at 9:52 pm

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  How to I avoid having words turned into links when I don’t want them to?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Apr 23, 2014 at 5:59 pm

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  We do occasionally run ads in order to keep free services free. However, ads of the nature you describe are not permitted in our advertiser’s network.

  Please note that it’s possible for ads to appear in your browser that were *not* placed there by WordPress.com. These ads are sometimes caused by malware or a virus, but more often it is due to a browser extension or toolbar that you may have installed in your browser.

  These sites have further explanation and suggestions for eliminating the ads:

  http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2012/09/14/bloggers-beware-of-adware/

  http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/05/14/ads-on-wikipedia-your-computer-infected-malware/

  http://www.littletechiethings.com/2012/06/how-to-remove-ads-not-by-this-site.html

  I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further questions.