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timvp
04-18-2019, 12:26 PM
I've enjoyed getting back in the saddle this season and writing after every Spurs game. The season has obviously had it's ups and downs but it's been fun -- for me, at least. I want to take things to the next level with SpursTalk, write even more and attempt to grow the reach of our community.

With that in mind, Kori and I have put plans into motion that will have the following results:

1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot and we will be making this change shortly.

2. I've started the ball rolling on a complete revamp of SpursTalk's homepage. The goal will be to complement and enhance the content that is found on the forum. This will be worked on over the summer and will be ready by next season.

3. As I mentioned, I'll be writing more and I'll be reaching out to get others to write. There's a void of high-quality Spurs content these days (we miss you, Johnny Ludden) and I believe we can fill that void.

4. To fund the server costs, planned upgrades, web development and more, we will experiment with minimal non-intrusive ads. As we test the ad placements, please post in this thread to let me know if you see any ads that don't fit that criteria (redirects, pop-ups, inappropriate content, etc.). A screenshot would be helpful, along with letting me know what type of device you are on. Though, honestly, it's unlikely that there will be any issues.

Thanks to everyone who has hung out during this roller coaster season. I don't know how the ride will end but I've enjoyed it. And I hope to kick things up a few notches going forward as we take SpursTalk to the next level.

DAF86
04-18-2019, 12:32 PM
Keep up the good work, son.

If you ever shut this place down I think I will die from abstinence. I would need to start doing coke. :lol

SpurPadre
04-18-2019, 12:35 PM
I've enjoyed getting back in the saddle this season and writing after every Spurs game. The season has obviously had it's ups and downs but it's been fun -- for me, at least. I want to take things to the next level with SpursTalk, write even more and attempt to grow the reach of our community.

With that in mind, Kori and I have put plans into motion that will have the following results:

1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot and we will be making this change shortly.

Does this mean Portland fans get to post here when we play them in Rd. 2, tbh?

Dex
04-18-2019, 12:39 PM
Looking forward to seeing how things shake out. It's Raise The Bar all over again!

Brazil
04-18-2019, 12:40 PM
:tu

thanks for continuing running the place tbh... For the ads go for it

spurraider21
04-18-2019, 12:46 PM
whatever it takes

azzkicker007
04-18-2019, 12:50 PM
It would be nice to have a bar with upcoming games, last games score, and standing. spurs.com is straight garbage with keeping up with that and only seem to care about selling tickets.

Seventyniner
04-18-2019, 12:51 PM
Good stuff timvp, thanks. :bobo

Will there be a way to hide quotes by ignored posters? That way it will be like they don't exist. We will need that more than ever once registration is fully open imo.

spurs1990
04-18-2019, 01:00 PM
Vis-a-vis the funding, I wonder if ya'll would explore importing a premium membership where the board will look as clean as it today.
Ads are marginally unobtrusive on message boards these days, but it would be nice perk to avoid seeing them, and help crowd source the site.

I've enjoyed the resurgence of this board over the last two years. Reminds me of the earlier days of substantive board banter (spursreport RIP).

Your game grades/recaps helped gain insight on the season for those of us who didn't watch the games live. Insight John Carroll would be envious of.

Play Boban
04-18-2019, 01:04 PM
I should be given my own column. :wow

Robz4000
04-18-2019, 01:06 PM
Maybe just do donations instead of ads? I'd be cool throwing in cash every now and then, and I'm sure many other posters feel the same.

RD2191
04-18-2019, 01:07 PM
As long as I stay bold :wakeup

DAF86
04-18-2019, 01:11 PM
Why do people care so much about ads? Unless they are of the type that pop up everytime you change pages, and you need to be closing them off, they make no difference whatsoever, tbh.

Robz4000
04-18-2019, 01:14 PM
Why do people care so much about ads? Unless they are of the type that pop up everytime you changes pages, and you need to be closing them off, they make no difference whatsoever, tbh.

I'm on my phone 99% of the time I'm on here tbh. Ads can be pretty annoying, even if they are non-intrusive.

rjv
04-18-2019, 01:15 PM
I've enjoyed getting back in the saddle this season and writing after every Spurs game. The season has obviously had it's ups and downs but it's been fun -- for me, at least. I want to take things to the next level with SpursTalk, write even more and attempt to grow the reach of our community.

With that in mind, Kori and I have put plans into motion that will have the following results:

1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot and we will be making this change shortly.

2. I've started the ball rolling on a complete revamp of SpursTalk's homepage. The goal will be to complement and enhance the content that is found on the forum. This will be worked on over the summer and will be ready by next season.

3. As I mentioned, I'll be writing more and I'll be reaching out to get others to write. There's a void of high-quality Spurs content these days (we miss you, Johnny Ludden) and I believe we can fill that void.

4. To fund the server costs, planned upgrades, web development and more, we will experiment with minimal non-intrusive ads. As we test the ad placements, please post in this thread to let me know if you see any ads that don't fit that criteria (redirects, pop-ups, inappropriate content, etc.). A screenshot would be helpful, along with letting me know what type of device you are on. Though, honestly, it's unlikely that there will be any issues.

Thanks to everyone who has hung out during this roller coaster season. I don't know how the ride will end but I've enjoyed it. And I hope to kick things up a few notches going forward as we take SpursTalk to the next level.

thanks for coming back and steadying what had been a rocky ship and for providing a voice of reason in an ocean brimming with crap. i have good vibes about the upcoming spurs season and look forward to the changes.

SuperCam
04-18-2019, 01:15 PM
give out special flair and privilages for donors instead of ads, tbh.

John B
04-18-2019, 01:16 PM
Do we have direct channel to RC/Pop this time? I have some ideas about some of our players :wakeup

Thanks Timvp for the continuous effort to improve my second home :bobo

jjktkk
04-18-2019, 01:19 PM
Maybe just do donations instead of ads? I'd be cool throwing in cash every now and then, and I'm sure many other posters feel the same.

Mugen
04-18-2019, 01:20 PM
I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks column tbh.

playbonner15
04-18-2019, 01:21 PM
Thanks timvp for the updates. The design on the game grades are looking quite snazzy.

playbonner15
04-18-2019, 01:27 PM
Also would love a live stream or youtube version of some guys talking about the team's strategy, updates about draft picks, player's lives, and comments on forum poster's insights as well as shitty takes

JeffDuncan
04-18-2019, 01:27 PM
I should be given my own column. :wow

As long as it's heavily redacted.

Sounds great, timvp, lookin' forward to it.

r0drig0lac
04-18-2019, 01:33 PM
nice

Kori Ellis
04-18-2019, 01:33 PM
Regarding the possibility of premium membership, sure, that might be possible down the line. We can look at it over the summer. Right now, we are going to implement a couple non-intrusive ads and see how it goes. Again, there shouldn't be any pop-up/unders, rollovers, etc. Any feedback in this thread will be taken into consideration.

Spur|n|Austin
04-18-2019, 01:33 PM
Good stuff, thanks as always LJ and Kori!

BD24
04-18-2019, 01:42 PM
I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13) column tbh.
:lol

TDomination
04-18-2019, 01:51 PM
Very cool. Can't wait

Keepin' it real
04-18-2019, 01:52 PM
I should be given my own column. :wow

:lmao

lmbebo
04-18-2019, 01:59 PM
Thanks. Appreciate the work and forum.

ZeusWillJudge
04-18-2019, 02:06 PM
You guys shouldered the cost of this place for a long time. I've wondered how you did it. Ads make perfect sense, but making sure that they aren't malignant would be much appreciated.

I hope you leave it wide-open as far as comments. It's one of the last places like that. It's not for the faint of heart, but that part is sort of like an old friend. It does sort of open my imagination to what kind of ad content you might get. :lol

Play Boban
04-18-2019, 02:08 PM
:lmao

You know you'd read it. :eyebrows

Play Boban
04-18-2019, 02:08 PM
You guys shouldered the cost of this place for a long time. I've wondered how you did it. Ads make perfect sense, but making sure that they aren't malignant would be much appreciated.

I hope you leave it wide-open as far as comments. It's one of the last places like that. It's not for the faint of heart, but that part is sort of like an old friend. It does sort of open my imagination to what kind of ad content you might get. :lol

Strongly agree.

Strategic
04-18-2019, 02:10 PM
Looking forward to the changes. For my money, being a Spurs fan wouldn’t be the same without your site.

BillMc
04-18-2019, 02:12 PM
You've done a great job keeping this place open OP. It is much appreciated by us all.

NASpurs
04-18-2019, 02:15 PM
Just do both the ads and the subscription plan. If the ads bother you that much and/or if you want to support the site, then you can do a subscription plan to help cover the costs while eliminating the ads for that tier group. If you don't want to pay, then suck it up and keep the ads.

TDomination
04-18-2019, 02:33 PM
Just do both the ads and the subscription plan. If the ads bother you that much and/or if you want to support the site, then you can do a subscription plan to help cover the costs while eliminating the ads for that tier group. If you don't want to pay, then suck it up and keep the ads.
This wouldn't be a bad option in the future.
Especially if premium members got access to like additional content or something.

Regardless I'm pretty happy with the way it is. Any improvements i'm down for.

Dex
04-18-2019, 02:49 PM
I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks column tbh.

Pop Is As Shooters Go: Constitutional Patriotism and Militant Moderation

K...
04-18-2019, 02:49 PM
Ok ok, but where's the missing vbookie money?

lefty
04-18-2019, 02:53 PM
1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot

By tlongII

SpursWoman
04-18-2019, 03:03 PM
I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13) column tbh.

+1 lol

biziofromdowntown
04-18-2019, 03:05 PM
Great news Timvp!

8FOR!3
04-18-2019, 03:07 PM
Imo a cheap subscription that includes noads and columns would be worth it. Maybe some sort of moderation would help

Dex
04-18-2019, 03:13 PM
Just do both the ads and the subscription plan. If the ads bother you that much and/or if you want to support the site, then you can do a subscription plan to help cover the costs while eliminating the ads for that tier group. If you don't want to pay, then suck it up and keep the ads.

Bingo bango, best for the bucks.

Also, if we could donate to pink apa and all of his alts, you could probably cover server time for the next decade.

illusioNtEk
04-18-2019, 03:20 PM
Paid premium membership tbh

BillMc
04-18-2019, 03:26 PM
Bingo bango, best for the bucks.

Also, if we could donate to pink apa and all of his alts, you could probably cover server time for the next decade.

Or make apa pay for all his alts. You'll be millionaires.

MarCowMar
04-18-2019, 03:34 PM
Aside from that rough few opening weeks this season has indeed been very enjoyable. Very fun to watch the young guns and mid-range castoffs grow together.

timvp I encourage you to post your Monero or Bitcoin address and let us crypto terrorists chip in, especially for an ad-free version.

Russ
04-18-2019, 03:53 PM
:clap:clap

:flag:

Proxy
04-18-2019, 03:57 PM
:flag::flag::flag::flag:

FkLA
04-18-2019, 04:03 PM
I dont care about ads as long as this place lives, tbh.

Also appreciate the offer to be one of the elite contributors, brother. Game recognizes game, etc. I am extremely busy but I will think about it. :tu

Mugen
04-18-2019, 04:09 PM
Pop Is As Shooters Go: Constitutional Patriotism and Militant Moderation

:rollin

superbigtime
04-18-2019, 04:29 PM
timvp, you rock

wildbill2u
04-18-2019, 05:19 PM
I've enjoyed getting back in the saddle this season and writing after every Spurs game. The season has obviously had it's ups and downs but it's been fun -- for me, at least. I want to take things to the next level with SpursTalk, write even more and attempt to grow the reach of our community.

With that in mind, Kori and I have put plans into motion that will have the following results:

1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot and we will be making this change shortly.

2. I've started the ball rolling on a complete revamp of SpursTalk's homepage. The goal will be to complement and enhance the content that is found on the forum. This will be worked on over the summer and will be ready by next season.

3. As I mentioned, I'll be writing more and I'll be reaching out to get others to write. There's a void of high-quality Spurs content these days (we miss you, Johnny Ludden) and I believe we can fill that void.

4. To fund the server costs, planned upgrades, web development and more, we will experiment with minimal non-intrusive ads. As we test the ad placements, please post in this thread to let me know if you see any ads that don't fit that criteria (redirects, pop-ups, inappropriate content, etc.). A screenshot would be helpful, along with letting me know what type of device you are on. Though, honestly, it's unlikely that there will be any issues.

Thanks to everyone who has hung out during this roller coaster season. I don't know how the ride will end but I've enjoyed it. And I hope to kick things up a few notches going forward as we take SpursTalk to the next level.

Most women and most advertisers are going to shy away from a blog/discussion website that allows some of the crude language and even cruder pics and gifs on occasion. The argument by the mob that this is what makes Spurs Talk their favored site serves only a few immature posters and keeps the membership smaller than it could be. Give some thought to this.

exstatic
04-18-2019, 05:23 PM
Most women and most advertisers are going to shy away from a blog/discussion website that allows some of the crude language and even cruder pics and gifs on occasion. The argument by the mob that this is what makes Spurs Talk their favored site serves only a few immature posters and keeps the membership smaller than it could be. Give some thought to this.

I haven't seen a sig in ten years. Couldn't read/post from work, otherwise.

Dex
04-18-2019, 05:26 PM
I haven't seen a sig in ten years. Couldn't read/post from work, otherwise.

Same...and the R-rated avatars seem to have become much more few and far between.

I agree that moderating that kind of stuff becomes a slippery slope. Having the option to just turn it off is sufficient.

apalisoc_9
04-18-2019, 05:37 PM
Keep up the good work, son.

If you ever shut this place down I think I will die from abstinence. I would need to start doing coke. :lol

Yeah. I cant believe ive been active on this forum for close to 14 years

Splits
04-18-2019, 05:47 PM
You know this place is successful when the owner -subtly- introduces the idea (4/4) of ads for the first time ever and posters are like, "yeah, charge me for a membership tooooo"!!

I would say this place would crash and burn as soon as the owners decide to try and turn a profit... but the freaks on this board are pretty unique, it will work most likely, though it is dastardly

Dex
04-18-2019, 05:55 PM
You know this place is successful when the owner -subtly- introduces the idea (4/4) of ads for the first time ever and posters are like, "yeah, charge me for a membership tooooo"!!

I would say this place would crash and burn as soon as the owners decide to try and turn a profit... but the freaks on this board are pretty unique, it will work most likely, though it is dastardly

I think most of us who have been around a while understand that LJ and Kori have been keeping this thing running for 15+ years out of their own pocket and have always been genuine about not wanting to plaster ads all over the place.

I don't think they are really trying to turn a profit (and I don't think that's necessarily what you are trying to insinuate), but they definitely deserve for it to at least be self-sustaining.

apalisoc_9
04-18-2019, 06:14 PM
A premuim membership of some sort probably covers all cost.

A good idea for premuim membership is the avi the tittle below it. Sell it for a 2.99 a month. A lot will pay for it

Stabula
04-18-2019, 06:30 PM
Satan approves of this board.

Aus10_
04-18-2019, 06:31 PM
Thank you.

baseline bum
04-18-2019, 06:34 PM
I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks column tbh.

You already have that for free:

http://drudgereport.com

KimmyGib
04-18-2019, 06:46 PM
TIMVP, you are the Tim Duncan of SpursTalk. :bobo

spurraider21
04-18-2019, 06:55 PM
aww, i just saw my first ad

they're not a problem imo

also maybe you can partner with those spammers who keep starting threads about escort websites

baseline bum
04-18-2019, 07:00 PM
also maybe you can partner with those spammers who keep starting threads about escort websites

Are they any good?

spurraider21
04-18-2019, 07:09 PM
Are they any good?
i dno, ask fabbs and deadlydynasty

Spurminator
04-18-2019, 07:09 PM
More than overdue for you guys to see some return on this place. Cover it in ads for all I care. :tu

NASpurs
04-18-2019, 07:11 PM
I'll whitelist Spurstalk on my adblocker to support you guys :tu

The ads remind me of the patch on the jerseys. Eventually you'll also forget they exist.

Spurminator
04-18-2019, 07:20 PM
If it helps with revenue, I'm willing to offer my services as a sponsored poster.

For a small fee, I will write a glowing endorsement of any product, and I will argue* with anyone who undermines said product or my endorsement thereof.




*up to three replies

apalisoc_9
04-18-2019, 07:43 PM
TIMVP, ads work 95% of the time but I tried using it on an the default iphone browser. It wont show up.

DAF86
04-18-2019, 07:47 PM
Oh noes, how can I live with those adds at the top and bottom of my screen blocking absolutely nothing of importance? :dramaquee

tlongII
04-18-2019, 07:48 PM
What do you mean by “Guests”?

DAF86
04-18-2019, 07:54 PM
What do you mean by “Guests”?

We busting your ass in round 2, tbh.

ShutUp SayItAgain!
04-18-2019, 07:55 PM
I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks column tbh.

:lol

Leetonidas
04-18-2019, 07:56 PM
Sweet, I've been wanting to look into the gerber life grow up plan :tu

BD24
04-18-2019, 07:58 PM
I’ve started to get the ads. They are completely fine. Hardly notice them tbh

MI21
04-18-2019, 07:59 PM
Ads wouldn't bother me at all.

Have you thought about doing a podcast?

Dejounte
04-18-2019, 08:02 PM
I've enjoyed getting back in the saddle this season and writing after every Spurs game. The season has obviously had it's ups and downs but it's been fun -- for me, at least. I want to take things to the next level with SpursTalk, write even more and attempt to grow the reach of our community.

With that in mind, Kori and I have put plans into motion that will have the following results:

1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot and we will be making this change shortly.

2. I've started the ball rolling on a complete revamp of SpursTalk's homepage. The goal will be to complement and enhance the content that is found on the forum. This will be worked on over the summer and will be ready by next season.

3. As I mentioned, I'll be writing more and I'll be reaching out to get others to write. There's a void of high-quality Spurs content these days (we miss you, Johnny Ludden) and I believe we can fill that void.

4. To fund the server costs, planned upgrades, web development and more, we will experiment with minimal non-intrusive ads. As we test the ad placements, please post in this thread to let me know if you see any ads that don't fit that criteria (redirects, pop-ups, inappropriate content, etc.). A screenshot would be helpful, along with letting me know what type of device you are on. Though, honestly, it's unlikely that there will be any issues.

Thanks to everyone who has hung out during this roller coaster season. I don't know how the ride will end but I've enjoyed it. And I hope to kick things up a few notches going forward as we take SpursTalk to the next level.

Why don't you address the trolls who have multiple accounts just to add to their schtick? Honestly, that will be one of the main reasons this website won't grow. Because you let trolls linger.

Dejounte
04-18-2019, 08:03 PM
Most women and most advertisers are going to shy away from a blog/discussion website that allows some of the crude language and even cruder pics and gifs on occasion. The argument by the mob that this is what makes Spurs Talk their favored site serves only a few immature posters and keeps the membership smaller than it could be. Give some thought to this.

Exactly this. It makes me think sometimes that maybe the timvp and Kori are somehow family-related to some of these trolls to ever tolerate them.

spurraider21
04-18-2019, 08:04 PM
What do you mean by “Guests”?
:lol

spurraider21
04-18-2019, 08:04 PM
Ads wouldn't bother me at all.

Have you thought about doing a podcast?
bring back the mono show

Mikeanaro
04-18-2019, 08:05 PM
Great news, sounds exciting... while Im used to the way it looks now I always wonder how it could look with other style, so far even on the phone looks great.
Ads are not very intrusive and are stuff that I use to look on the internet (sweetwater, sometimes guitar center) so if someone finds inappropriate content is because they look for it on a regular basis.

https://dc588.4shared.com/img/JuBbYbJTda/s24/16a331db4d0/STads?async&rand=0.12365939275591675

DarrinS
04-18-2019, 08:06 PM
I'm seeing targeted ads. Nothing inappropriate.

ShutUp SayItAgain!
04-18-2019, 08:06 PM
Political ads in wrong forum




:lol jk

DarrinS
04-18-2019, 08:07 PM
I guess I'm not the only musician here. :lol

DAF86
04-18-2019, 08:07 PM
Ads wouldn't bother me at all.

Have you thought about doing a podcast?

He did once. Let's just say that timvp has a voice for printed media.

Mikeanaro
04-18-2019, 08:10 PM
I guess I'm not the only musician here. :lol
Not at all :p:

DAF86
04-18-2019, 08:10 PM
Great news, sounds exciting... while Im used to the way it looks now I always wonder how it could look with other style, so far even on the phone looks great.
Ads are not very intrusive and are stuff that I use to look on the internet (sweetwater, sometimes guitar center) so if someone finds inappropriate content is because they look for it on a regular basis.

https://dc588.4shared.com/img/JuBbYbJTda/s24/16a331db4d0/STads?async&rand=0.12365939275591675

lol just realized Spurstalk shows your avatar on the right top of the screen. Black square blends in.

spurraider21
04-18-2019, 08:10 PM
I'm seeing targeted ads. Nothing inappropriate.
are you getting "liberal tears" coffee mugs and cialis?

Mikeanaro
04-18-2019, 08:13 PM
lol just realized Spurstalk shows your avatar on the right top of the screen. Black square blends in.
Mmm, it could be the resolution? 1920x1080
Using Firefox with 100% zoom level.

BWS-1994
04-18-2019, 08:17 PM
Yeah. Surprised the ads are already up. Looking alright so far. Thanks for all the hardwork! ��

joeyjfive
04-18-2019, 08:28 PM
I have no problem with the ads. Thanks Kori and LJ for everything yalll do.

NASpurs
04-18-2019, 08:33 PM
I just dislike how the forum loads up first and then the ads load causing the forum content to be pushed down. I'm sure you're still testing things out so it's all good.

Robz4000
04-18-2019, 08:36 PM
I just dislike how the forum loads up first and then the ads load causing the forum content to be pushed down. I'm sure you're still testing things out so it's all good.

This, and when I reload a page I get taken to the top instead of where I was at in the thread.

jmard5
04-18-2019, 08:37 PM
Looking forward to SpursTalk 2.0! Cheers timvp and Kori.

urunobili
04-18-2019, 08:49 PM
Thanks timvp and Kori :tu

TheGreatYacht
04-18-2019, 09:23 PM
Love the ad placements tbh

Trainwreck2100
04-18-2019, 09:25 PM
I'm not usually a narc but can you ban the indian or chinese or subsaharan african guy who posts about prostitutes in the club.

Kori Ellis
04-18-2019, 09:43 PM
I'm not usually a narc but can you ban the indian or chinese or subsaharan african guy who posts about prostitutes in the club.

User name Kireq?

Trainwreck2100
04-18-2019, 09:49 PM
User name Kireq?

him, plus some alts that reply to his threads one of them is gerta

Kori Ellis
04-18-2019, 09:50 PM
him, plus some alts that reply to his threads one of them is gerta

I will handle it later tonight.

sananspursfan21
04-18-2019, 09:56 PM
Looking forward to it! FanSided and SB Nation leave a TON to be desired. The topics aren’t even interesting, let alone the content of the column.

ducks
04-18-2019, 10:13 PM
Trump 2020 maga ads would be great :flag:

Mr. Body
04-18-2019, 10:34 PM
This place really needs to get cleaned up. Ban anyone that uses f****t in this day and age, or r****d. It'll take a couple weeks, but just remove these people. It's 2019 and this site needs to really clean itself up. If you see how it represents Spurs fans to other sites and other places, it's completely embarrassing.

Nathan89
04-18-2019, 10:40 PM
Doesn't YouTube demonetization more pg content than spurstalk?

phxspurfan
04-18-2019, 10:42 PM
4. To fund the server costs, planned upgrades, web development and more, we will experiment with minimal non-intrusive ads

Nuttin' wrong with a banner ad...or two...plus an interstitial...maybe even some arcade action with coins for watching 30s Chick Fil-a / HEB spots...

https://admob.google.com/home/

Nathan89
04-18-2019, 10:48 PM
Only a pussy would ask to ban a user for the use of the word faggot or retard tbh.

Siski
04-18-2019, 10:50 PM
This place really needs to get cleaned up. Ban anyone that uses f****t in this day and age, or r****d. It'll take a couple weeks, but just remove these people. It's 2019 and this site needs to really clean itself up. If you see how it represents Spurs fans to other sites and other places, it's completely embarrassing.

I totally agree. It’s embarrassing.

Mr. Body
04-18-2019, 10:51 PM
Only a pussy would ask to ban a user for the use of the word faggot or retard tbh.

Nah, you clowns look like nine-year old edgelords, just pathetic losers. I don't like Spurs fans looking like that. It's deeply embarrassing.

TDomination
04-18-2019, 10:53 PM
I just saw my first ad.

It frightened me lol

Nathan89
04-18-2019, 10:54 PM
Nah, you clowns look like nine-year old edgelords, just pathetic losers. I don't like Spurs fans looking like that. It's deeply embarrassing.

I don't use those words on here so your comment is irrelevant to me. I'm just calling out people that complain about it on spurstalk and want the site to ban the users that do use the words.

Millennial_Messiah
04-18-2019, 10:56 PM
Gotta win this championship first

MoSpur02
04-18-2019, 10:56 PM
:bobo:flag:

illusioNtEk
04-18-2019, 10:59 PM
timvp

Hey I own mavstalk.com and rocketstalk.com... was wondering if we could partner with these sites.... I happen to also own a license of VB4 aswell.

Drachen
04-18-2019, 11:02 PM
What do you mean by “Guests”?

A Blazertalk forum that is started for round two and hangs there for about 3 years after

thispego
04-18-2019, 11:04 PM
I wasn’t consulted about these changes...

tim_duncan_fan
04-18-2019, 11:06 PM
Lil ads never hurt anybody.

Thanks for building this place!

Drachen
04-18-2019, 11:07 PM
Also timvp the changes sound awesome. The ads will place something to take up space in that empty field of gray above and below. ��

Anyway, it's long part time for you guys to get a little coin to keep this site up. I just saw the ads about an hour ago before reading this thread and thought too myself "finally".

RD2191
04-18-2019, 11:09 PM
Just now noticed the ads. Not a fan tbh

Kori Ellis
04-18-2019, 11:27 PM
I wasn’t consulted about these changes...

Sorry :lol



Just now noticed the ads. Not a fan tbh

Not sorry ;)

Today is just the first day experimenting with the ad placement, etc. So, we are reading the suggestions and comments, and will take your opinions into account. It's not going to be a situation where there's pop-ups/unders, takeover pages, etc. So there's nothing really to fret about.

Meanwhile ... Derrick White!!!

illusioNtEk
04-18-2019, 11:32 PM
Sorry :lol




Not sorry ;)

Today is just the first day experimenting with the ad placement, etc. So, we are reading the suggestions and comments, and will take your opinions into account. It's not going to be a situation where there's pop-ups/unders, takeover pages, etc. So there's nothing really to fret about.

Meanwhile ... Derrick White!!!


Hey I own mavstalk.com and rocketstalk.com... was wondering if we could partner with these sites.... I happen to also own a license of VB4 aswell.

Kori Ellis
04-18-2019, 11:33 PM
Hey I own mavstalk.com and rocketstalk.com... was wondering if we could partner with these sites.... I happen to also own a license of VB4 aswell.

What would the advantage be for SpursTalk?

illusioNtEk
04-18-2019, 11:38 PM
What would the advantage be for SpursTalk?

Hello Kori!

Well, we could create a network of awesome forums/message boards for the 3 Texan Teams. I also have the ability to offer hosting for them. Or if you guys where interested is buying these Domains that would be cool. Honestly i'd love to help you in anyway.

Solid D
04-19-2019, 01:06 AM
:tu. Sounds good, timvp.

Sup?

azarel
04-19-2019, 01:13 AM
thanks for all the hard work timvp, kori. Sign me up if there's gonna be premium membership or something. No issues with the current ads as long there's no annoying pop ups!

monkeypunk
04-19-2019, 01:22 AM
Should pin this thread tbh, imo...

ElNono
04-19-2019, 04:24 AM
Love the ads, that Jergens one goes great with Fabbs

Also thanks timvp for making me a mod, tbh

in2deep
04-19-2019, 06:47 AM
The ad banners are intrusive and crappy. At least on my android on safari.

My screen flickers now after the ads

baseline bum
04-19-2019, 07:06 AM
Sorry :lol




Not sorry ;)

Today is just the first day experimenting with the ad placement, etc. So, we are reading the suggestions and comments, and will take your opinions into account. It's not going to be a situation where there's pop-ups/unders, takeover pages, etc. So there's nothing really to fret about.

Meanwhile ... Derrick White!!!

Can you place an ad over robdiaz's posts?

hater
04-19-2019, 08:18 AM
Ads look shit

Thanks for ruining the forum

pad300
04-19-2019, 10:12 AM
Hey, if we are talking changes for ST 2.0, can we talk about moderation in the Think Tank? Specifically, the lack of approval of new threads... I have currently made 2 threads there, which have been sitting in queue for weeks. What is the point of having a "Think Tank" for roster stuff if no one can use it?

in2deep
04-19-2019, 10:54 AM
Great I was able to install adblock for Firefox on Android!
Site is back to normal

BTW you can also install adblock for Chrome and also on desktop versions

hater
04-19-2019, 12:17 PM
Good shit on the adblock advice :tu

Also noticed duckduckgo browser does not do ads :tu

monty4329
04-19-2019, 12:38 PM
Just do both the ads and the subscription plan. If the ads bother you that much and/or if you want to support the site, then you can do a subscription plan to help cover the costs while eliminating the ads for that tier group. If you don't want to pay, then suck it up and keep the ads.

Makes perfect sense. Maybe tiering the plans, something like Standard, Support, Partner...each a bit more expensive.

Fork out a few bucks, people!

Brazil
04-19-2019, 01:04 PM
:lol so now posts are being erased ?

ca®lo
04-19-2019, 01:25 PM
I've been here in this forum longer than I've been with my wife. LOL.

For what it's worth, you guys should also consider putting google ads in between posts (usually 3rd - 4th).

Google has a limit of 3 ads per page so that'd make a good 3rd one to cover the extra two leader boards at the top and bottom.

Let me know if u need help setting it up :)

monty4329
04-19-2019, 01:28 PM
Great I was able to install adblock for Firefox on Android!
Site is back to normal

BTW you can also install adblock for Chrome and also on desktop versions

Do you live on welfare checks, paid by somebody else's taxes?

timvp
04-19-2019, 01:31 PM
Hey, if we are talking changes for ST 2.0, can we talk about moderation in the Think Tank? Specifically, the lack of approval of new threads... I have currently made 2 threads there, which have been sitting in queue for weeks. What is the point of having a "Think Tank" for roster stuff if no one can use it?

I'll be making some changes to the Think Tank after the season ends. More help for the mods, new procedures, new features in there, etc. :tu

timvp
04-19-2019, 01:33 PM
:lol so now posts are being erased ?

Moved some posts out to try to keep this thread somewhat on topic. Pick any other thread on ST for SJW/Trump flame wars, tbh :tu

John B
04-19-2019, 01:33 PM
I’ll buy a share while Spurs on rebuilding.

Mr. Body
04-19-2019, 01:42 PM
Moved some posts out to try to keep this thread somewhat on topic. Pick any other thread on ST for SJW/Trump flame wars, tbh :tu

So you're going to ignore the language, then? You know this site is a laughing stock.

timvp
04-19-2019, 01:45 PM
The ad banners are intrusive and crappy. At least on my android on safari.

My screen flickers now after the ads

I know this is probably a trollololol but a screenshot would be appreciated if it is indeed intrusive.


I just dislike how the forum loads up first and then the ads load causing the forum content to be pushed down. I'm sure you're still testing things out so it's all good.

Looking into it :tu

JPB
04-19-2019, 01:47 PM
As long as it's not Brazzers or Chaturbate...

Dejounte
04-19-2019, 01:49 PM
Timvp, you're a great writer and sadly, I don't think your work will be appreciated if you really believe the opinions regarding trolls on this website is merely some type of SJW/ Trump flame war. Until this problem becomes prioritized, this cycle is going to repeat itself. Oh well, move my post if you want to. It's clear whose side you're on (not the people who care about the quality and state of this forum, but obviously the immature possibly underage trolls)

timvp
04-19-2019, 01:50 PM
Timvp, you're a great writer and sadly, I don't think your work will be appreciated if you really believe the opinions regarding trolls on this website is merely some type of SJW/ Trump flame war. Until this problem becomes prioritized, this cycle is going to repeat itself. Oh well, move my post if you want to. It's clear whose side you're on (not the people who care about the quality and state of this forum, but obviously the immature possibly underage trolls)


So you're going to ignore the language, then? You know this site is a laughing stock.

This isn't a thread about general rule changes, tbh. We can open that debate at some point in the future if need be :tu

Dejounte
04-19-2019, 01:50 PM
Timvp, you're a great writer and sadly, I don't think your work will be appreciated if you really believe the opinions regarding trolls on this website is merely some type of SJW/ Trump flame war. Until this problem becomes prioritized, this cycle is going to repeat itself. Oh well, move my post if you want to. It's clear whose side you're on (not the people who care about the quality and state of this forum, but obviously the immature possibly underage trolls)

Mr. Body
04-19-2019, 01:53 PM
This isn't a thread about general rule changes, tbh. We can open that debate at some point in the future if need be :tu

Why not now? Reddit, realgm, anywhere else I go knows this is a cesspool. Either you want it this way or you don't. If you want it this way, why?

JPB
04-19-2019, 01:54 PM
Timvp, you're a great writer and sadly, I don't think your work will be appreciated if you really believe the opinions regarding trolls on this website is merely some type of SJW/ Trump flame war. Until this problem becomes prioritized, this cycle is going to repeat itself. Oh well, move my post if you want to. It's clear whose side you're on (not the people who care about the quality and state of this forum, but obviously the immature possibly underage trolls)

He's living in his mom basement tbh.

Kori Ellis
04-19-2019, 01:56 PM
Why not now?

Because it just incites more of it in this thread, which is not what we are trying to accomplish in this particular thread.

John B
04-19-2019, 01:57 PM
Can I buy ST shirt? And a mug for my coffee while reading these bitches whine :wakeup

gameFACE
04-19-2019, 01:58 PM
The ads are fairly inconspicuous, imo. I rarely look at this site on my phone because I don't get a mobile version. Is there no or will there be a mobile format?

JeffDuncan
04-19-2019, 03:16 PM
The ads are fairly inconspicuous, imo. I rarely look at this site on my phone because I don't get a mobile version. Is there no or will there be a mobile format?

There's a mobile format now. Look down at the lower left at that blank menu. Open it and at the bottom you'll find Default Mobile Style. It works.

gameFACE
04-19-2019, 05:38 PM
There's a mobile format now. Look down at the lower left at that blank menu. Open it and at the bottom you'll find Default Mobile Style. It works.

Cool, thanks. Much better!

Robz4000
04-19-2019, 05:42 PM
Why not now? Reddit, realgm, anywhere else I go knows this is a cesspool. Either you want it this way or you don't. If you want it this way, why?

:lmao reddit
:lmao:lmao realgm

God damn, I needed that laugh.

in2deep
04-19-2019, 06:02 PM
I know this is probably a trollololol but a screenshot would be appreciated if it is indeed intrusive.



Looking into it :tu

A troll? Why because I find the ads and screen flickering annoying?

Sorry but you sound more like a troll than I do

tonight...you
04-19-2019, 06:10 PM
I've enjoyed getting back in the saddle this season and writing after every Spurs game. The season has obviously had it's ups and downs but it's been fun -- for me, at least. I want to take things to the next level with SpursTalk, write even more and attempt to grow the reach of our community.

With that in mind, Kori and I have put plans into motion that will have the following results:

1. The forum will be open to guests once again. This has been requested a lot and we will be making this change shortly.

2. I've started the ball rolling on a complete revamp of SpursTalk's homepage. The goal will be to complement and enhance the content that is found on the forum. This will be worked on over the summer and will be ready by next season.

3. As I mentioned, I'll be writing more and I'll be reaching out to get others to write. There's a void of high-quality Spurs content these days (we miss you, Johnny Ludden) and I believe we can fill that void.

4. To fund the server costs, planned upgrades, web development and more, we will experiment with minimal non-intrusive ads. As we test the ad placements, please post in this thread to let me know if you see any ads that don't fit that criteria (redirects, pop-ups, inappropriate content, etc.). A screenshot would be helpful, along with letting me know what type of device you are on. Though, honestly, it's unlikely that there will be any issues.

Thanks to everyone who has hung out during this roller coaster season. I don't know how the ride will end but I've enjoyed it. And I hope to kick things up a few notches going forward as we take SpursTalk to the next level.
I'd be happy to donate to keep this place up.
This site is a national treasure... ha!

Well, it's my treasure.

RD2191
04-19-2019, 06:18 PM
Can you place an ad over robdiaz's posts?

:wakeup

Leetonidas
04-19-2019, 07:03 PM
So ads aren't too bad thus far. Only ones that are kind of annoying are the ones that have started popping up inside of peoples posts, pushing the text over all weird to the left side

Dex
04-19-2019, 07:06 PM
https://i.imgur.com/7AAflyJ.png

Good timing, tbh.

It only seems to happen in the first post of a new page.

Otherwise, the posts at the top and bottom are fine other than the wonky loading times, but I expect that will be smoothed out.

Kori Ellis
04-19-2019, 07:14 PM
So ads aren't too bad thus far. Only ones that are kind of annoying are the ones that have started popping up inside of peoples posts, pushing the text over all weird to the left side

Thanks. We will look into this.

Leetonidas
04-19-2019, 07:30 PM
:tu

TheAmateon
04-19-2019, 07:35 PM
Hi everyone. I’ve abandoned my “read-only” status just to write this. :D Kori and timvp, thanks for your work on that forum. Longtime Spurs fan and forum reader here (for three years, if I remember correctly), and I visit the site daily for all the new hot takes and even hotter meltdowns :P but seriously, very good job. ST is lively and vibrant, that’s what I love about it. Even if there are trolls and alts and whatever. Keep it rolling.


Greets from Russia :)


P.S. sorry if there are mistakes - my English isn’t that good, and it’s 3 AM already here, so some may slip through every now and then.

DarrinS
04-19-2019, 09:11 PM
Noticed some ads in the body of a post. It caused some minor formatting issues, but no big deal.

P.S. Pewdiepie is not alt-right (this will get deleted)

Biggems
04-19-2019, 10:57 PM
Please don't screw with the Longhorn recruiting thread that TFloss has.....best thread on this site.

I do miss bruno and his draft analysis. I feel the board is a lot better than it was 3 years ago when it was flooded with ignorant trolls. It is good to get back to talking basketball in a legitimate way.

TDomination
04-19-2019, 11:45 PM
Yup just noticed the ad in the middle of the body of the 1st post.

But the top and bottom ones seem fine

ducks
04-19-2019, 11:58 PM
On iPhone I downloaded Malwarebytes
When to safaris content blocker turned on malware no ads

ca®lo
04-20-2019, 12:06 AM
Hi Timvp and Kori

Just a comment on the in body ads, I think it's better if it's in between the posts in the within the first post.

It screws up the format in mobile version.

Better also if it's in between as you can put another leader ad.

Google adsense also has an option called auto ads. It'll help them select the size optimized for the site. :)

Reck
04-20-2019, 03:16 AM
Getting ads up the wazoo on mobile. On computer browser, no difference as I have ad blockers on.

Would be down for the subscription option or donation people have been talking about here. You guys have been great with creating and keeping the site going for this long so the least I can do is pitch in.

TrainOfThought5
04-20-2019, 03:42 AM
Jesus Christ please get rid of the ad on the first post of every page.

SouthTexasRancher
04-20-2019, 05:12 AM
I should be given my own column. :wow


Not only NO but, hell NO...! You should be given a rubber walled room and a brand new canvas and leather straight jacket because you are always :dizzy and :drunk...!

vavvi
04-20-2019, 05:29 AM
thanks for your work!

totally okay with the ads

as for content would appreciate Spurs-themed pod

Strategic
04-20-2019, 05:50 AM
I do miss bruno and his draft analysis. I feel the board is a lot better than it was 3 years ago when it was flooded with ignorant trolls. It is good to get back to talking basketball in a legitimate way.

bluebellmaniac
04-20-2019, 06:09 AM
These in-post ads make for some skinny posts. Is there any way to have the post continue underneath the ad so you don't get these skinny ass posts?

Strategic
04-20-2019, 06:24 AM
Vicky’s Secret isn’t available?

NameLess Scrub
04-20-2019, 06:51 AM
I see the ad in the OP issue has been thoroughly reported :lol

Seems like the ads are location based. Good enough. Please don't do the creepy, targeted ads that watches our Amazon searches.

in2deep
04-20-2019, 08:03 AM
Jesus Christ please get rid of the ad on the first post of every page.

Just get adblock

alamo50
04-20-2019, 11:44 AM
Frost rules.

140
04-20-2019, 01:39 PM
:lmao reddit
:lmao:lmao realgm

God damn, I needed that laugh.
tbh :lol those places are giant circle jerks with some of the most vanilla takes you can find on the internet...just unbearably boring. The fact that those retards don't like ST is reassurance that we have a good thing going here imho

DAF86
04-20-2019, 02:00 PM
Why not now? Reddit, realgm, anywhere else I go knows this is a cesspool. Either you want it this way or you don't. If you want it this way, why?

It seems like you should be posting in Reddit and Realgm more and less on ST.

tlongII
04-20-2019, 02:15 PM
I ain’t payin shit!

pad300
04-20-2019, 02:26 PM
I ain’t shit!


FIFY

ElNono
04-20-2019, 03:05 PM
Why not now? Reddit, realgm, anywhere else I go knows this is a cesspool. Either you want it this way or you don't. If you want it this way, why?

It’s all in preparation for the new porn sub forum, tbh. Please excuse the language while the site gets a makeup.

Reck
04-20-2019, 03:31 PM
Having lots of issues here connecting to the site. Anyone experiencing the same?

benefactor
04-20-2019, 05:20 PM
:lmao reddit
:lmao:lmao realgm

God damn, I needed that laugh.
Dude has been whining :cry pls make the forum PG :cry for years now. He should just fucking leave if it has been bothering him this long.

Nathan89
04-20-2019, 07:10 PM
Why not now? Reddit, realgm, anywhere else I go knows this is a cesspool. Either you want it this way or you don't. If you want it this way, why?

Well if Reddit and realgm don't approve then we need to make immediate changes.

Brazil
04-20-2019, 10:07 PM
Why not now? Reddit, realgm, anywhere else I go knows this is a cesspool. Either you want it this way or you don't. If you want it this way, why?

:lmao

stfu already f...t

ZeusWillJudge
04-20-2019, 10:18 PM
The current ads are extremely unobtrusive. I don't see any performance hit from them. The site lags in the middle of a playoff game - either from building a double digit lead, or melting down after losing it. But the ads don't play a part in that. Right now they have zero impact that I can spot.

Nathan89
04-21-2019, 09:41 PM
That top ad is in prime position for a misclick on mobile. Sucks to be them tbh.

SpursFan0728
04-22-2019, 10:56 AM
Thanks for everything LJ and Kori.

monty4329
04-22-2019, 11:56 AM
On iPhone I downloaded Malwarebytes
When to safaris content blocker turned on malware no ads

Another parasite. I guess you live off somebody else's taxes, that is welfare checks

monty4329
04-22-2019, 11:58 AM
Getting ads up the wazoo on mobile. On computer browser, no difference as I have ad blockers on.

Would be down for the subscription option or donation people have been talking about here. You guys have been great with creating and keeping the site going for this long so the least I can do is pitch in.

You realize you don't make any sense?

lefty
04-22-2019, 12:48 PM
That top ad is in prime position for a misclick on mobile. Sucks to be them tbh.

This

Hoops Czar
04-22-2019, 12:57 PM
That top ad is in prime position for a misclick on mobile. Sucks to be them tbh.
Where is this ad located? I'm on mobile and I don't see any ads.

lefty
04-22-2019, 01:49 PM
Where is this ad located? I'm on mobile and I don't see any ads.
Top and bottom
Maybe you have an as blocker on your browser
I know it’s possible with the Samsung browser on Android

DC23
04-22-2019, 02:00 PM
That top ad is in prime position for a misclick on mobile. Sucks to be them tbh.
I noticed this too and it appears to be fixed now. I am noticing a larger space in between the navigation menu and the ad.

Hoops Czar
04-22-2019, 02:18 PM
Top and bottom
Maybe you have an as blocker on your browser
I know it’s possible with the Samsung browser on Android
Ah, thanks. I forgot that I have a modded version of premium AdGuard installed on my android tablet/phone. It wipes away all ads within apps and browsers. I'm so used to seeing no ads that I forgot it was installed. :lol I turned it off for a second and now I see them.

timvp
04-22-2019, 03:11 PM
That top ad is in prime position for a misclick on mobile. Sucks to be them tbh.

The spacing has been improved. Thanks :tu


The current ads are extremely unobtrusive. I don't see any performance hit from them. The site lags in the middle of a playoff game - either from building a double digit lead, or melting down after losing it.

:tu I'll look into it. Any reports of the server lagging during Game 5 or Game 6 would be appreciated.

ZeusWillJudge
04-22-2019, 09:43 PM
The spacing has been improved. Thanks :tu



:tu I'll look into it. Any reports of the server lagging during Game 5 or Game 6 would be appreciated.


Oh, man, I was just kidding. We've had some really good playoff games. Two of them turned out the right way, and there were a gazillion people on. Two of them turned out wrong, and there were about a gazillion an a half people melting down. I sure wasn't bitching about performance - just saying the ads have been transparent as far as I can see.

lefty
04-22-2019, 10:17 PM
The spacing has been improved. Thanks :tu



:tu I'll look into it. Any reports of the server lagging during Game 5 or Game 6 would be appreciated.

:tu

ElNono
04-22-2019, 10:23 PM
Uhhh, there’s mean posters in here. I’m on Gab and there’s no way they would allow the level of violence and negativity in here. So what’s it gonna be? Do you want to ban lefty or you don’t?

lefty
04-22-2019, 11:45 PM
Uhhh, there’s mean posters in here. I’m on Gab and there’s no way they would allow the level of violence and negativity in here. So what’s it gonna be? Do you want to ban lefty or you don’t?
Hey fuck you tbh

wildcardX
04-23-2019, 12:01 AM
Having lots of issues here connecting to the site. Anyone experiencing the same?

Not anymore. All last year my computer blocked this site(the red screen of death). Could only follow ST from my phone. No problems this season.

wildcardX
04-23-2019, 12:05 AM
It’s all in preparation for the new porn sub forum, tbh. Please excuse the language while the site gets a makeup.

http://wholetherapyottawa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/yes-baby.jpg

cutewizard
04-23-2019, 05:35 AM
Great job guys

pad300
04-23-2019, 09:38 AM
Uhhh, there’s mean posters in here. I’m on Gab and there’s no way they would allow the level of violence and negativity in here. So what’s it gonna be? Do you want to ban lefty or you don’t?

Violence? Tell me more about this violence ...














Like how to inflict it; there are people here who need it!

exstatic
04-23-2019, 11:03 AM
A troll? Why because I find the ads and screen flickering annoying?

Sorry but you sound more like a troll than I do

Maybe because you mentioned using Safari, on Android? That's Apple's proprietary browser. You can't get an official version for Android, and if you're using an adapted version or knockoff, that may be your problem.

Dex
04-23-2019, 11:33 AM
FWIW I've experienced absolutely no issues using Safari on my iPhone and iPad.

exstatic
04-23-2019, 11:45 AM
FWIW I've experienced absolutely no issues using Safari on my iPhone and iPad.

Exactly. An Apple browser on an Apple OS.

offset formation
04-23-2019, 12:45 PM
This place really needs to get cleaned up. Ban anyone that uses f****t in this day and age, or r****d. It'll take a couple weeks, but just remove these people. It's 2019 and this site needs to really clean itself up. If you see how it represents Spurs fans to other sites and other places, it's completely embarrassing.

This. All of this.

Robz4000
04-23-2019, 10:55 PM
The spacing has been improved. Thanks :tu



:tu I'll look into it. Any reports of the server lagging during Game 5 or Game 6 would be appreciated.

Site's been slow since the second quarter tonight for me, taking 15-20 seconds to post/load a page.

:lol got better a few minutes after the game ended.

Nathan89
04-24-2019, 12:41 AM
.

Robz4000
04-24-2019, 12:43 AM
The ad under the first post of each page keeps me from being able to quote said post.

timvp
04-24-2019, 01:19 AM
The ad under the first post of each page keeps me from being able to quote said post.

You're right. Thanks for that. Will try to fix :tu

spurraider21
04-24-2019, 11:31 AM
The ad under the first post of each page keeps me from being able to quote said post.
just checked in here to say the same :tu

polandprzem
04-24-2019, 12:32 PM
Where are my well deserved spurs?

MultiTroll
05-06-2019, 04:08 PM
Can't find the ad stick thread so....

TimmyMVP I'm down with the ads, do what you gotta do.
You and Mrs K. have provided the site for years for free so if some extra scratch makes things run better, fine. :toast

Q. What is up with the ad "Shutterstock" wanting $79 bucks for a 9 second clip of "
Young Asian Girl Lead by the Hand of Her Boyfriend - Follow Me Concept" (she's over 18 and cue the usual suspects getting ready to spam the board.) :)

I mean for f's sake do people actually buy this? I know you are simply working with the ad people and not making the content, right?

b) I have an ad that i have only viewed on my smartphone on the site ESPN. It's a very unique ad so I know it was the first and only time I saw it, especially since I rarely click on ads (but do click occasionally). Now switch it over to being on Spurstalk on my home computer. Low and behold, here is that same ad on ST.

How was that match made?

MultiTroll
05-06-2019, 04:15 PM
https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-34477498?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=acq_display&utm_campaign=footage_us_rtconv_all&utm_content=footage-feed_34477498&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi-v39OWH4gIVSntiCh0TfwDkEAEYASABEgL-jvD_BwE

^ That is (was) the url for the ad. Shutterstock mixes it up all the time so dk if it will be the same.

timvp
05-06-2019, 04:16 PM
Can't find the ad stick thread so....

TimmyMVP I'm down with the ads, do what you gotta do.
You and Mrs K. have provided the site for years for free so if some extra scratch makes things run better, fine. :toast

Q. What is up with the ad "Shutterstock" wanting $79 bucks for a 9 second clip of "
Young Asian Girl Lead by the Hand of Her Boyfriend - Follow Me Concept" (she's over 18 and cue the usual suspects getting ready to spam the board.) :)

I mean for f's sake do people actually buy this? I know you are simply working with the ad people and not making the content, right?

b) I have an ad that i have only viewed on my smartphone on the site ESPN. It's a very unique ad so I know it was the first and only time I saw it, especially since I rarely click on ads (but do click occasionally). Now switch it over to being on Spurstalk on my home computer. Low and behold, here is that same ad on ST.

How was that match made?

Ads are still a work in progress.

I haven't seen the Shutterstock ad you described. The ads will attempt to match you with something you might be interested in.

MultiTroll
05-06-2019, 06:27 PM
Ok so it knows i like attractive Korean white women. :rollin Especially Kor-White combos.
Now it's flashing a manscaping ad, which Mrs. just reminded me of.

ElNono how do i shut the camera and voice off from ad seekers snooping my smartphone?

Spurtacular
05-07-2019, 08:45 PM
Dunno who else has this issue; but whenever I vote in a poll (firefox), it then doesn't tell me who has voted. But if I don't vote, it'll show who has voted.

timvp
05-07-2019, 09:40 PM
Dunno who else has this issue; but whenever I vote in a poll (firefox), it then doesn't tell me who has voted. But if I don't vote, it'll show who has voted.

After you vote, you have to click on one of the vote totals to see the results page to see who voted.

Spurtacular
05-07-2019, 09:43 PM
After you vote, you have to click on one of the vote totals to see the results page to see who voted.

Tried it; doesn't work.

benefactor
05-08-2019, 08:04 AM
Recently have noticed the last couple of replies not showing up on the end of certain threads, but after I reply they appear. Not a big deal I don't guess...just thought I'd let you know.

hater
05-08-2019, 09:10 AM
Site works great on duckduckgo mobile browser

No trashy ads to fuck up my experience :tu :tu

Using this site without a good adblocker is like going to Thailand without rubbers

TDomination
05-08-2019, 12:10 PM
I love it when a page opens up, I try to click on one of the thread links right away but in that same second the big ol ad on top pops up and pushes the page down and instead of clicking on the link i end up clicking on the ad.

I have to teach my self to be patient when opening up a new page on spurstalk. I can't click right away lol

Robz4000
05-23-2019, 11:10 PM
Starting to get annoying pop-up ads on my end. Nothing that opens up a new tab but they're a bitch to close sometimes.

timvp
05-23-2019, 11:38 PM
Starting to get annoying pop-up ads on my end. Nothing that opens up a new tab but they're a bitch to close sometimes.

Looking into it. Does it happen multiple times?

Robz4000
05-24-2019, 12:41 AM
Looking into it. Does it happen multiple times?

Happened twice when I used my computer. Nothing on the phone so far.

timvp
05-24-2019, 12:45 AM
Happened twice when I used my computer. Nothing on the phone so far.

Thanks for the info :tu

lefty
05-24-2019, 01:14 AM
timvp

Will you add automatic tweet embed?

In some message boards you just have to copy/paste the link of the tweet, no bracket/code needed

Thanks :-)

Nathan89
05-24-2019, 01:17 AM
timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8)

Will you add automatic tweet embed?

In some message boards you just have to copy/paste the link of the tweet, no bracket/code needed

Thanks :-)

That would be a great addition to the site.

lefty
05-24-2019, 01:53 AM
That would be a great addition to the site.

I forgot to mention those messages also automatically embed any video link

timvp
05-24-2019, 02:04 AM
timvp

Will you add automatic tweet embed?

In some message boards you just have to copy/paste the link of the tweet, no bracket/code needed

Thanks :-)


I forgot to mention those messages also automatically embed any video link

I'll try to implement this. Thanks :tu

lefty
05-24-2019, 10:17 AM
I'll try to implement this. Thanks :tu

Thank you for your hard work :bobo

lmbebo
05-24-2019, 10:45 AM
I got a pop up ad last night for man scapping, annoying video that took over the whole browser video. Had to close the window to get rid of it. Only happened once.

Chinook
05-24-2019, 01:05 PM
Looking into it. Does it happen multiple times?

It happens to me too, but only when I use my phone. Still haven't whitelisted ST on my computer's ad-blocker. It doesn't happen every time, but it's happened often (about a dozen times in the last week).

look_at_g_shred
05-24-2019, 01:49 PM
Any way to change my username?

timvp
05-24-2019, 01:58 PM
I got a pop up ad last night for man scapping, annoying video that took over the whole browser video. Had to close the window to get rid of it. Only happened once.Looking into it.


It happens to me too, but only when I use my phone. Hmmm ... thanks.


Any way to change my username?That could be a possibility soon. I'll add it to the list. Thanks.

Robz4000
05-24-2019, 05:12 PM
Now I'm getting pop-ups that redirect me and open new tabs on my phone. Some of them are suspicious too.

timvp
05-24-2019, 06:03 PM
Now I'm getting pop-ups that redirect me and open new tabs on my phone. Some of them are suspicious too.

Okay, I'll report that, thanks. I haven't gotten any other reports of redirecting popups but I will forward my concerns :tu

Chinook
05-26-2019, 10:53 PM
Is there any way you could add a feature to let us hide threads? These Leonard threads are annoying, and in general it would eliminate the spamming problem that comes up every once in a while.

wildbill2u
05-27-2019, 12:56 PM
Kori and TMVP y'all bore all the expenses over the years for what was essentially a hobby and gave us all a free ride. Thank you for all those years. I hope the ads will partially repay your generosity.

timvp
05-27-2019, 02:34 PM
Is there any way you could add a feature to let us hide threads? These Leonard threads are annoying, and in general it would eliminate the spamming problem that comes up every once in a while.

Interesting idea. I'll see if it's possible.

Regarding Nephew threads, once the Finals are over, we will once again enforce everything going in that one thread.

lefty
06-29-2019, 10:01 AM
Huge ass ads on the mobile website

dabom6
06-30-2019, 07:08 PM
I keep getting redirected to spam and I cant even click back on my mobile. It's so gross bro.

Dex
07-05-2019, 03:01 PM
timvp I don't seem to be getting the option to subsrcibe SpursTalk notifications on mobile Safari on my iPhone.

On my desktop Safari, I see the little pink bell in the bottom left corner of the News page that lets me subscribe, but I don't see the same option on mobile.

koriwhat
07-05-2019, 09:24 PM
Everytime on my phone I get redirected 5secs in to...

https://wwwr.innovativejournal.xyz/claim/ytvtcl-comp/index-en-2o-azwal-cqp-c1-qc-t.html?region=Texas&td=turtlehillvillas.com&brand=Samsung&model=Galaxy%20A6&cep=rtEdNFNivFZ_SPQDeUbuIVF4UQGxjDvO3Xo2luZSVYTIf1 QrWWc4fB3scg2UigY7Lzd_CnLuczDYYSt4H2UdZ54PhiSWdeCy 62fq8OTVovK4PIbRv9OWjoHtsPFdrj5AnEitESdK_3NlNezb0v jafDMGyjVzn5LPYOYgfNFPbUAhqI-q7ZhqV01tAriukCkP2zhlbebo1S-TnmUlUJYqrh77rTE818GjstLPJYGJF-jXWLJRfzQFrWQ14IUseYlT363L9TXLqcD7W1JONSsr6SCESprX X2dlXDHXkJjgQk8Wc3_ti40lD0tnLARoMyCQ3jjL6W24es_dit KXa1op6tK_S223gVJ546A3PvQsZHc-LFxtqXssy_GTama02dmBp9VUW0Ada_xtlsPtAYEoYQbGqIKuql wzbGyB9RuNPe7UrWps_NHLEr7C_yLbKpgy_DC7OR5tnj24UDW_ iGanJtM6P7FqSUpusJUnrv1BKVX7r6eM3j6ceZFvs65woEUKVB v3m_OJXr9Fx2MYym9Oe8pT5hJe8uRVMuuuaizQkGQE4J-8LO2XktFmVGbuXsgSPWjf-oG0-J1qhI9_RKqUfC3o78_SGr9kv6fEO03A0kCiK1EZy4K_10qL31V kVYNrNpQX3qNDaV8NRCHCZAYQkK1gduhsHdut0vRcSovNLfx4v 5r3kxsn-x79eV1sQtMMz4Apu9DaetpPu78aLuUymTqRVAD_zDfYKwoKT3L EejJ-o8qXf6M10Jecz7az9WOsB16HM1uOAjGbga8AHkkN2Q&lptoken=159562093825153c6693#

Shit's so annoying.

koriwhat
07-05-2019, 09:24 PM
I keep getting redirected to spam and I cant even click back on my mobile. It's so gross bro.

This!

timvp
07-05-2019, 09:30 PM
timvp I don't seem to be getting the option to subsrcibe SpursTalk notifications on mobile Safari on my iPhone.

On my desktop Safari, I see the little pink bell in the bottom left corner of the News page that lets me subscribe, but I don't see the same option on mobile.

Hmm... I'll see what the issue is.


Everytime on my phone I get redirected 5secs in to...

https://wwwr.innovativejournal.xyz/claim/ytvtcl-comp/index-en-2o-azwal-cqp-c1-qc-t.html?region=Texas&td=turtlehillvillas.com&brand=Samsung&model=Galaxy%20A6&cep=rtEdNFNivFZ_SPQDeUbuIVF4UQGxjDvO3Xo2luZSVYTIf1 QrWWc4fB3scg2UigY7Lzd_CnLuczDYYSt4H2UdZ54PhiSWdeCy 62fq8OTVovK4PIbRv9OWjoHtsPFdrj5AnEitESdK_3NlNezb0v jafDMGyjVzn5LPYOYgfNFPbUAhqI-q7ZhqV01tAriukCkP2zhlbebo1S-TnmUlUJYqrh77rTE818GjstLPJYGJF-jXWLJRfzQFrWQ14IUseYlT363L9TXLqcD7W1JONSsr6SCESprX X2dlXDHXkJjgQk8Wc3_ti40lD0tnLARoMyCQ3jjL6W24es_dit KXa1op6tK_S223gVJ546A3PvQsZHc-LFxtqXssy_GTama02dmBp9VUW0Ada_xtlsPtAYEoYQbGqIKuql wzbGyB9RuNPe7UrWps_NHLEr7C_yLbKpgy_DC7OR5tnj24UDW_ iGanJtM6P7FqSUpusJUnrv1BKVX7r6eM3j6ceZFvs65woEUKVB v3m_OJXr9Fx2MYym9Oe8pT5hJe8uRVMuuuaizQkGQE4J-8LO2XktFmVGbuXsgSPWjf-oG0-J1qhI9_RKqUfC3o78_SGr9kv6fEO03A0kCiK1EZy4K_10qL31V kVYNrNpQX3qNDaV8NRCHCZAYQkK1gduhsHdut0vRcSovNLfx4v 5r3kxsn-x79eV1sQtMMz4Apu9DaetpPu78aLuUymTqRVAD_zDfYKwoKT3L EejJ-o8qXf6M10Jecz7az9WOsB16HM1uOAjGbga8AHkkN2Q&lptoken=159562093825153c6693#

Shit's so annoying.

Reported. Thanks for the link :tu

FkLA
07-05-2019, 09:52 PM
Would it be too gay for ST to have a thank/like button for posts? Most other forums I've seen have them.

K...
07-05-2019, 09:58 PM
Would it be too gay for ST to have a thank/like button for posts? Most other forums I've seen have them.

You can just kiss the posts on your screen and it'll record it.