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Ads wouldn't bother me one bit as long as they aren't pop ups..
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We all know that Kori and LJ love giving us an Ad-free environment, and I am sure the majority of us appreciate it. The real question is, do we appreciate it enough for them not to make a little income off the wonderful and free thinking site they have provided?
I myself would not mind an unobtrusive ad here or there, and in the long-run could end up making the site better as there could be money laying around maybe for contests or who knows what.
In the case that people absolutely DON'T want to look at ads (whatever size they may be) there is always the nifty Firefox ad-on that completely eliminates them for Ad-Free browsing.
I am just curious what everyone thinks about Kori and LJ making a little bit of cash off all the time and energy they have put into this site (including the ever-awesome game thoughts that I feel bring in a steady amount of traffic).
Ads wouldn't bother me one bit as long as they aren't pop ups..
I think it's their choice.
I appreciate everything they've done here, whatever they wanted to do would be okay with me.
I love the fact that they have complete control. I know that some ad companies don't allow swearing. Having anyone but Kori and LJ call the shots would change the feeling of ST. And the family feel is why I'm here.
I like the idea of being able to donate to ST. That way anyone who wanted to could chip in when they could to help off-set some of the costs.
My bottom line: ST is wonderful. It's my home. Kori and LJ make it what it is. I'd be fine with any choice they make because I know it would be in the best interest of ST.
How about a SpursTalk magazine, with columns written by original members, the best of the message board section, etc.
Endless possibilities
Put ads in there.
As long as sponsors don't with the site and insist people can't say anything they ing want.
I actually think Certain posters should have sponsors.
Mouse - Sponsored by - The High Times
Ghost Writer - Sponsored by - Prozac
no!
Tpark sponsored by Tourette's Syndrome Society
I was thinking something like Google's Adsense (text ads) along the bottom.
Or maybe a rectangle leaderboard on the right side of the logo. Something that doesn't change the format and wouldn't be obtrusive.
I am sure there are plenty of Local San Antonio advertisers that would love the large amount of localized traffic, along with the (relatively) cheap prices that Kori and LJ would charge them. It might make up for some of the "nonsense" thats posted on the boards.
google adsense
text only ads
There are a few links at the bottom of the page, under the copyright info.
They blend in nicely with the color scheme, they're not easy to see.
I think I remember Kori saying that she was trying something with them.
Just FYI, we can't use Google Adsense here because of the cursing.
As long as it doesn't change the community go for it.
DO YOU MEAN LIKE SPURSREPORT HAS?
I SAY NO!
I suggessted they have a seperate forum where advertisers and sponsors could post specials, discounts, etc.. for spurtalk members.
Don't care as long as it isn't pop-ups
Google.
I bet I can use their search engine to find worse stuff than anyone says on here.
I think Ads would be great. Just don't do pop-ups. I did the ads for another site and can make it pretty unobtrusive:
http://www.dallascowboyscentral.com/forum
I'd be happy to help you guys implement them as a giving back to the community thing and few bucks of vBookie cash
not bad at all, I think it could be formatted a little better to fit into spurstalk tho.
sucks about the adsense thing, because thats kind of an easy automatic revenue kind of thing.
Those ads are Google Adsense.I think Ads would be great. Just don't do pop-ups. I did the ads for another site and can make it pretty unobtrusive:
http://www.dallascowboyscentral.com/forum
I'd be happy to help you guys implement them as a giving back to the community thing and few bucks of vBookie cash
And thanks for the offer, but timvp's work revolves around internet advertising. So we know plenty about how to implement them.
I don't want to know who is the sponsor of Sequ
Those ads are Google Adsense.
And thanks for the offer, but timvp's work revolves around internet advertising. So we know plenty about how to implement them.
Kori, what is your take on this? I am sure you both have considered it in the past, but what is the main factor that has stopped you from putting advertising up?
Since TimVP works in the field (so do I) I am sure he has a bunch of ideas on non-obtrusive marketing. I think you guys deserve it, but its just my opinion.
Why don't they do like Red vs Blue used to do?
10 bucks every 6 months, optional buy in, and those people that pay have access to things like a separate insiders forum where SpursChick and everyone who gives away tickets and other info when they have them posts there first.
That would give people an incentive to pay in, you get a little "Insiders" logo under yor name and your name turns blue or something, and since we all love Kori and LJ, 10 bucks isn't that big a deal.
That and we could have TROLL FREE DISCUSSIONS!! Because whiny S0ns wouldn't want to pay 10 bucks to anything Spurs related.
I hate ads. I don't want ads in the Spurs forum.
I am considering setting up an arcade and other sections of the site and only putting ads in those sections.
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