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glynor

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Ads On Interact
« on: September 22, 2009, 05:22:35 pm »
Just noticed that there are now a couple of ads on Interact (a Newegg one and an Amazon MP3 Store one, right now).  Nothing too obnoxious, and I won't be removing Interact from my Adblock Plus whitelist, but I just wanted to mention it to make sure this isn't something weird that only I'm seeing...

If it makes you guys a few extra bucks, I'm all for it.

Heck, I think I'll scroll on down and click on that Newegg ad in a second here.  I was gonna head over there to check the Tracking on an order coming this week anyhow...
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 10:35:22 pm »
I'll be honest.  I disagree.  The moment I saw them I realized oh yea, this has been ad free for a while.

It seems that the few people who visit Interact frequently should be given an ad-free experience.  Consider iPhone apps that you buy primarily to remove the ads.  I'm always prefer ad-free environments.
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 11:43:40 pm »
I turned off my ad blocker to see what you're talking about. It was blocking an ugly newegg ad... and that annoying graphic in your signature. ;D
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 12:22:21 am »
I got no problems with it, as it is not currently distracting (visually) in any way.  If it becomes more prominent, then that might suck, just a little...
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 12:54:39 am »
I don't have a problem with it either. It's just the annoying animated graphics I really can't tolerate. I just thought it funny I blocked someone who probably hates ads as much as I do. So I've decided on a compromise. The lightning picture can stay, but the signature thing sucks just a little and will stay blocked. ;)
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 01:46:23 am »
Don't have a big problem with this my self. Only small problem I have is the Media Center Remote picture that is way to high :) It takes up a lot of space on the forum. Why not take a picture with the parts lined up, making is wider instead? Just a suggestion.
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 01:50:22 am »
+1
Please cut the height to 1/3. Arrange the items horizontally - will make a nice banner...

Quote from: MrHaugen on September 23, 2009, 01:46:23 am
Only problem I have is the Media Center Remote picture that is way to high :) It takes up a lot of space on the forum. Why not take a picture with the parts lined up, thus making is wider instead? Just a suggestion.
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2009, 04:34:55 am »

+1 on the widening of the MC Remote

and while you are at it, make it brighter (i.e. adjust the exposure):
IMHO the Media Center Remote ad photo is underexposed
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2009, 07:32:31 am »
+1 on the widening of the MC Remote. Hope you make lots of sales though!

I also had to to turn off my adblocker to see the other ones. And thanks for reminding me I can block certain images. ;-)
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2009, 08:50:28 am »
Quote from: benn600 on September 22, 2009, 10:35:22 pm
I'll be honest.  I disagree.  The moment I saw them I realized oh yea, this has been ad free for a while.

It seems that the few people who visit Interact frequently should be given an ad-free experience.  Consider iPhone apps that you buy primarily to remove the ads.  I'm always prefer ad-free environments.

I agree with benn600.
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2009, 09:33:55 am »
I think ads are fine as long as they are not in your face (e.g. animated, pop up ads, ...).
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2009, 06:14:50 pm »
There are ads?  Where?
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2009, 06:23:48 pm »
Hi Dark,

I was about to give you a straight answer and then I remembered it was you.  ;)

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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2009, 03:35:26 am »
*bump*
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Re: Ads On Interact
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2009, 11:44:41 am »
I never took any notice of it, until it was mentioned, can't say that i object to a few adds, like someelse said, if it makes you guys a few dollars.

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