stevewin Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Green Lightning said: All these damn ads are keeping me away from importent business meetings. High level 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickleyjones Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 TBD is pretty much the only site I don't use adblock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Jobot said: Force feed ads that you have to click on is the latest greatest craze! Maybe if I'm positive about this forum my post won't get taken down? Either way, super great call leaders! Oh what a wicked web we weave .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I love the idea of a paywall the more I think about it. Many here complain about paying for The Athletic or BN...seriously? You won’t pay for people’s work? Ask a plumber or HVAC person to your house and then stiff them. How does that work out? This entire argument is just silly. Asking for cash to participate in a board as active and good as this is only fair. Not to mention keeping the trolls at bay. Sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) I have not seen ads when I am logged in. I would gladly pay an annual subscription fee. @SDS you don't owe anybody an explanation. Edited April 7, 2021 by Fan in Chicago 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, stevewin said: High level Right you are. See, the ads threw me off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, TroutDog said: I love the idea of a paywall the more I think about it. Many here complain about paying for The Athletic or BN...seriously? You won’t pay for people’s work? Ask a plumber or HVAC person to your house and then stiff them. How does that work out? Dead-on! This drives me nuts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I get a pop up ad the last couple days on my iPhone going into otw. It’s not that serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 18 hours ago, Jobot said: Force feed ads that you have to click on is the latest greatest craze! Maybe if I'm positive about this forum my post won't get taken down? Either way, super great call leaders! When your paying for this out of your own pocket then you can criticize. Thanks for the great site Mark aka SDS....keep up the good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 What ads? I have never seen any ads...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Jobot said: Force feed ads that you have to click on is the latest greatest craze! Maybe if I'm positive about this forum my post won't get taken down? Either way, super great call leaders! The site trying to recoup hosting fees/make money off its own success? Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! What if I accidentally click on an ad? What then?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 20 hours ago, SDS said: Are logged-in members seeing ads on the forum? Despite being logged in, I show ads to myself so I know what is being shown and where. I've never seen an ad on this forum, ever. Granted I've only been a member for a few years but not once have I had to click through an ad. Maybe a banner ad or something I didn't notice, but certainly not pop-ups... And I've never used an ad blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I generally try to log off every time I am finished at these forums. When I sign back on (strictly on my iPhone), I get ads until I sign in. I find the mental gymnastics of doing so keeps the cobwebs at bay. Does this also result in a better advertising revenue for the site, as opposed to staying constantly logged in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I generally try to log off every time I am finished at these forums. When I sign back on (strictly on my iPhone), I get ads until I sign in. I find the mental gymnastics of doing so keeps the cobwebs at bay. Does this also result in a better advertising revenue for the site, as opposed to staying constantly logged in? This is actually a question I've been curious as to the answer to. @SDS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 10:27 AM, Jobot said: Force feed ads that you have to click on is the latest greatest craze! Maybe if I'm positive about this forum my post won't get taken down? Either way, super great call leaders! Weird I have NO ISSUES ever with Ads on TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkScrewHill Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On the bright side I got great deals on a recliner, cat food, and I was able to name a star after me. CorkScrewHill in the new name of the North Star. On the down side I sprained my index finger trying to click on one of the ads. I am having to use voice recognition software to enter this and my finger is in a cast .. thanks OBD ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, CorkScrewHill said: On the bright side I got great deals on a recliner, cat food, and I was able to name a star after me. CorkScrewHill in the new name of the North Star. On the down side I sprained my index finger trying to click on one of the ads. I am having to use voice recognition software to enter this and my finger is in a cast .. thanks OBD ;). SDS carries insurance for these types of finger injuries. However, he is likely to litigate first. (Needs to make sure you didn’t screw up the digit under other nefarious circumstances.) You may want @BringBackFergy to represent you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 If you never log off you might not see any ads at all. (I never go to the front page unless I lose my bookmark) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 8:36 PM, TroutDog said: I love the idea of a paywall the more I think about it. Many here complain about paying for The Athletic or BN...seriously? You won’t pay for people’s work? Ask a plumber or HVAC person to your house and then stiff them. How does that work out? This entire argument is just silly. Asking for cash to participate in a board as active and good as this is only fair. Not to mention keeping the trolls at bay. Sign me up. I don’t mind paying, I just don’t like 50 companies having my card info and any info really. If I could mail Tim Graham a roll of quarters I would prefer that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Let's all complain about the complainers complaining about people having the nerve to complain. Here's a solution: how about all of the "I'd pay for it" party donate to the "cheapskate" party's access? They want it to be paid for and they want it free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 What ads are people talking about? I don’t see any on my end. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 While I will give up on sites inundated with aggressive ads, if ads are reasonable, I will actually click on them occasionally even though I have no interest just to keep the revenue wheels turning on a site whose content I truly appreciate ... a small price to pay IMO 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 10:27 AM, Jobot said: Force feed ads that you have to click on is the latest greatest craze! Maybe if I'm positive about this forum my post won't get taken down? Either way, super great call leaders! Or, maybe, don't come to the website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 3 hours ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: While I will give up on sites inundated with aggressive ads, if ads are reasonable, I will actually click on them occasionally even though I have no interest just to keep the revenue wheels turning on a site whose content I truly appreciate ... a small price to pay IMO Next Friday come, I didn't have the rent...and out the door I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danh920 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I was frustrated with the recent ads too...then I logged in (as I'm mostly a reader) and they've gone away on my chrome browser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 5 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: SDS carries insurance for these types of finger injuries. However, he is likely to litigate first. (Needs to make sure you didn’t screw up the digit under other nefarious circumstances.) You may want @BringBackFergy to represent you. A class action against TBD for emotional distress gauged on net profits. Let’s see....$0.00 x 3 (treble damages) = .......screw it. Pull up your big boy pants OP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, danh920 said: I was frustrated with the recent ads too...then I logged in (as I'm mostly a reader) and they've gone away on my chrome browser! what was your honest level of frustration when you were logged out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 8:25 PM, HOUSE said: Oh what a wicked web we weave .. I like your play on words there sir. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Next Friday come, I didn't have the rent...and out the door I went. So do you drink alone..., All by yourself, when ridge drinks alone, he prefers to be by himselllfff. Ba Da da da da dat. 51 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: A class action against TBD for emotional distress gauged on net profits. Let’s see....$0.00 x 3 (treble damages) = .......screw it. Pull up your big boy pants OP. Tribbles.. is this what you were talking about... Are really still complaining about clicking out of one little ad? Has the OP ever been on the internet? Mods, if this keeps the doors open, and the lights on, have at it. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, SDS said: what was your honest level of frustration when you were logged out? We're not helping your honest efforts to sort this very well, are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 5:36 PM, TroutDog said: I love the idea of a paywall the more I think about it. Many here complain about paying for The Athletic or BN...seriously? You won’t pay for people’s work? Ask a plumber or HVAC person to your house and then stiff them. How does that work out? This entire argument is just silly. Asking for cash to participate in a board as active and good as this is only fair. Not to mention keeping the trolls at bay. Sign me up. I'd rather just see ads. This is a fan site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Maybe I'm a rare bird here but I never get ads that are invasive. I never have to clear anything, I'm a mobile android user almost exclusively on this site though. People have to make their money somehow, if we all worked for free work wouldn't last long lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukestreetking Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 3 hours ago, SDS said: what was your honest level of frustration when you were logged out? A couple of times I've read and not logged in. "Frustration" was zero. Just one add as I recall. But, oddly, ad was always for tasteful lingerie/swimwear. Not Vicky's Secret mind you, but more along the lines of "why has Martha Stewart been using my phone?" Nota bene: yes, I'm a dude; no I don't look at porn; no I don't buy lingerie. But I do read a lot of complex foreign policy articles (I swear) on my phone. The ad service algorithm remains a deep mystery.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Dukestreetking said: A couple of times I've read and not logged in. "Frustration" was zero. Just one add as I recall. But, oddly, ad was always for tasteful lingerie/swimwear. Not Vicky's Secret mind you, but more along the lines of "why has Martha Stewart been using my phone?" Nota bene: yes, I'm a dude; no I don't look at porn; no I don't buy lingerie. But I do read a lot of complex foreign policy articles (I swear) on my phone. The ad service algorithm remains a deep mystery.... 🤥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danh920 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, SDS said: what was your honest level of frustration when you were logged out? 5/10 - It's probably more annoying that I went years without seeing this and now I had to look for the x/close to continue to the thread I wanted to read. But problem fixed. My advertisements were Genesys cloud which we use at work. When dvr was newer my friends and I during games would pause at the start of a commercial set then fast forward to the action 2 minutes after. Somebody chuckled every time too so there was more than spite fueling this Edited April 10, 2021 by danh920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 10 hours ago, SDS said: what was your honest level of frustration when you were logged out? For me, it was quite significant. Three more counselling sessions and I'm told I will be recovered. Alas, one can only hope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 13 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: A class action against TBD for emotional distress gauged on net profits. Let’s see....$0.00 x 3 (treble damages) = .......screw it. Pull up your big boy pants OP. You infer that SDS is penniless. The rumor is that he has Bezos type money off TBD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Is there anything about an extended warranty on my car? They call me every day and I guess this is my last chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 FWIW, I am logged in and see several display / retargeting ads, including ones I have to click on to get to this forum. Local car dealers, etc. Pretty sure I have an ad blocker. Clearly it’s not working well. I’d rather not see ads but it’s a free forum, and a good one at that, so it’s worth it. I’d personally pay a subscription if there were a mobile app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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