Everyone always wants something for free, and then complains about it
Everyone always wants something for free, and then complains about it
Over here I have never seen talking ads on this site... I guess it depends on the regions.
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Not really. Dedicated hosting isn't cheap, and I'd imagine they need to pay out quite a bit for VGC.
I'm not fussed about how many there are, as long as:
1. not pop-up
2. they dont obscure anything, or expand to obscure anything.
3. McAfee doesn't start shouting at me.
None of the three have happened in a long while, I don't use ad-block on here, but have no-scripted whenever I find something that McAfee deems dangerous.

The talking ads don't really get to me as I have VGC muted by default, I don't mind the adverts at all, really.
I think I probably generate more click-through revenue (if this site gets that) by mot, because I have a habit of clicking everywhere on the screen (highlighting the text I'm currently reading, etc), and I click on ads by mistake oh-so-many times.
| ioi said: Well it's up to you guys - otherwise we start to charge a monthly subscription for the data. Also, without sounding too arsy - one of the issues we've had securing decent ads is that advertisers want to have their ads placed on pages that are of a "high quality" and don't show inappropriate content. Now I have no issue whatsoever with it personally, but the OP's signature doesn't help us when trying to secure these good ads, neither does some of the language used. Unfortunately some of you guys want it all - a free, open site where you can do what you want but don't have to do anything to help it |
How about giving the UK some good ads, rather than ads for razors and online poker?
Site now runs like shit on my work PC and it is even affecting my laptop now.
It is getting beyond annoying.
Can't you allow a premium membership or something for those who wish to rid themselves of the annoying ads? It will help them and help you in the process.
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| Euphoria14 said:
Can't you allow a premium membership or something for those who wish to rid themselves of the annoying ads? It will help them and help you in the process. |
Separating members between premium/non-premium members would just encourage more privileges given to premium members versus regular members.
@Words of Wisdom
No ads and a cleaner, quicker running site should be more than enough considering they would probably be the people who spend a good chunk of time here. You could give them their own dedicated forum area too if you really wanted. Would actually benefit those who would like to have more civilized discussions since you would most likely never see those alt troll accounts.
@ioi
Depends on the pricing. When I was at QJ.net we had a premium membership where all they did was take away ads, give premium members a dedicated forum space and a nifty little tag under their username. Not sure of the price though. I was a mod so I got premium membership at no charge.
If they pay for it it would benefit them while not harming your revenue. If people do not pay for it, would you really be losing out on anything by having the option available?
I know there were people here in favor of it. You should try a poll and see what the overall response is.
iPhone = Great gaming device. Don't agree? Who cares, because you're wrong.
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy VI (iOS), Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (iOS) & Dragon Quest V (iOS)

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| ioi said: Well it's up to you guys - otherwise we start to charge a monthly subscription for the data. Also, without sounding too arsy - one of the issues we've had securing decent ads is that advertisers want to have their ads placed on pages that are of a "high quality" and don't show inappropriate content. Now I have no issue whatsoever with it personally, but the OP's signature doesn't help us when trying to secure these good ads, neither does some of the language used. Unfortunately some of you guys want it all - a free, open site where you can do what you want but don't have to do anything to help it |
Good to know...I didn't realize that the "talking" ads were not supposed to be here, glad to know you are trying to keep them off.
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