brian_goodman Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 You know, I never have really complained about the Ad's that have popped up on this site the last year or so. They have really never bothered me. But, my God. Just now I made a nice cup of coffie, and sat back and was going to relax by looking at the excellent photography on the top photos page when the "28 day's later" Ad did it's thing. Now, I have no issues with having Ads on this site. I know their needed for revenue. But that Ad actually kills the "photographic mood"...Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_goulet Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Firefox browser with AdBlock Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Webster Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Yeah, the static or slow-moving ads I can ignore, but that one is pretty hard to ignore. Guess I need to check out AdBlock Plus. <Chas> Who liked the old days when paying for membership meant no (or at least fewer) ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 FWIW, the plan I have been told is for no ads to be on the front page in the near future. Also, keep in mind that if everyone blocks out the ads. We don't make any money. And if we don't have any money, It's hard to pay for things like server space. To say nothing of programmers to improve site features. Nothing is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Webster Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Josh, I don't expect free. I pay for my membership and would pay more for the benefits I receive by participating in PN. Some ads are totally distracting and detract from my participation. If I have to block all ads to avoid the "all-flashing, all-jumping, all-distracting" ones, I will do so. If you offer a "deluxe membership" plan in which I could avoid seeing ANY ads in exchange for a higher fee, I will consider it. <Chas> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someoneelse Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I understand..... but the sentence "deluxe membership" plan ........ I don't understand..... I cannot pay for a higher fee... so let us be f®ee of this nonsence with love (always free) Els Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 We don't have a lot of control over the ads, which are supplied by third parties. If you don't like an ad, wait a week or two. Most of the campaigns are short-lived. We have used the ad money to buy all new servers, hire a programmer for the site who has a computer science degree from MIT and relevant work experience, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_bingham Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Impressive credentials. Ads are fine if they pay for this (or even if they don't)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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