SpursTalk 2.0: The Forthcoming Changes

[superbigtime]

timvp, you rock

[wildbill2u]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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

[Splits]

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 das ly

[Dex]

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 das ly

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]

A premuim membership of some sort probably covers all cost.

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

[Stabula]

Satan approves of this board.

[Aus10_]

Thank you.

[baseline bum]

I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks column tbh.

You already have that for free:

http://drudgereport.com

[KimmyGib]

TIMVP, you are the Tim Duncan of SpursTalk.

[spurraider21]

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]

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

Are they any good?

[spurraider21]

Are they any good?

i dno, ask fabbs and deadlydynasty

[Spurminator]

More than overdue for you guys to see some return on this place. Cover it in ads for all I care.

[NASpurs]

I'll whitelist Spurstalk on my adblocker to support you guys

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

[Spurminator]

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.




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[apalisoc_9]

TIMVP, ads work 95% of the time but I tried using it on an the default iphone browser. It wont show up.

[DAF86]

Oh noes, how can I live with those adds at the top and bottom of my screen blocking absolutely nothing of importance?

[tlongII]

What do you mean by “Guests”?

[DAF86]

What do you mean by “Guests”?

We busting your ass in round 2, tbh.

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

I'll pay $5.99/month if we had a weekly ducks column tbh.

[Leetonidas]

Sweet, I've been wanting to look into the gerber life grow up plan

[BD24]

I’ve started to get the ads. They are completely fine. Hardly notice them tbh