slantasaurus Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 What "other " site are you talking about? If it's Scale Auto, they have PLENTY on the home page borders, plus pop-up ads that have to be closed before you can see the page. Look quickly, before this gets deleted. At least on the "other" site all of the ads are at least related to the model car hobby. The ads that are coming up here are general ads for any kind of product or service. Most of the ads I've seen have been for insurance companies. We all come to the forum to get away from the real world. Seeing an ad for Auto World or a die-cast seller is fine by me, seeing ads for insurance companies or Viagra crosses the line. Ads like that will kill this forum and drive people back to the "other" place. I kind of wondered why when the forum came back online after the malware attack that Gregg wasn't complaining about how much the new server cost him out of his pocket, he obviously found a way to fund those costs.......to the detriment of the forum itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 After being down for two weeks because of malware warnings, I'm surprised the admins would allow ads like this. Seems like we're asking for trouble. Admins, please don't be offended. You have a tough job, and you do it well. I just would not have allowed ads in the posts. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I can ignore diaper ads and insurance company ads as easily as I can ignore Calmback ads for reprints of articles I've already read in their bi-monthly pamphlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Brad, ask and you shall receive , here you go my friend http://safariadblock.com/ Tried using with my ipad and says not ios supported... Guess i can just ignore the ads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my name is nobody Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 well, for me it is enough....good luck and farewell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Brad, ask and you shall receive , here you go my friend http://safariadblock.com/ Jonathan, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for the tip. That said, I think the pop ups, though annoying and unappreciated, are a small price to pay to keep this stimulating site going and I'm behind whatever Gregg has to do to provide us our little kingdom here. It's actually less intrusive than other sites. Edited August 1, 2013 by Lunajammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 well, for me it is enough....good luck and farewell. Don't let the door . . . (I bet he doesn't ever drive on any streets, roads, or highways with signs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I just wanted to know WHY we were gettin 'em now. ARE they helpin PAY for the forum,or WAT???? That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I just wanted to know WHY we were gettin 'em now. ARE they helpin PAY for the forum,or WAT???? That's all. Ask Gregg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) PS: I didn't start this thread - it was a response to another thread by Gregg, and it got moved here. I would never put 2 Ds in "Ads." [Never mind. I fixed it. I would delete this post if I could.] Edited August 1, 2013 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I just wanted to know WHY we were gettin 'em now. ARE they helpin PAY for the forum,or WAT???? That's all. does burger king tell mcdonalds its business ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 For those that are using FireFoxhttps://adblockplus.org/en/firefoxFor those that are using Chromehttps://adblockplus.org/en/chromeFor those that are using IEhttps://adblockplus....ternet-explorerFantastic! Thanks, Jonathan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 well I have something to say about all this http://youtu.be/iplfWUtKMzI?t=1m39s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I moved this topic .... I can't answer why it was moved back .... Moved by me ..... will it stay here or get moved elsewhere? I want to bookmark it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Don't quite understand anyone's problems with the ads. Don't these critics go to other websites? Gregg has been paying for this site out of his own pocket for years, and there's nothing wrong with doing what all other media have been doing for generations. I pay for cable channels that are supported by ads. I pay for all kinds of Internet services that are supported by ads. I buy magazines and newspapers that are supported by ads. Who's paying for access to this site? Edited August 1, 2013 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Don't quite understand anyone's problems with the ads. Don't they go to other websites? Maybe it has to do with people not liking change, or not liking advertising , or both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 will it stay here or get moved elsewhere? I want to bookmark it. That's very moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I thought you had me ignored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustbucket82 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 ad blocker works great....whats the problem?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 these ads work.In a week I'll have a new career, be out of debt,have a better credit card, and have 6 new tank model kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 these ads work.In a week I'll have a new career, be out of debt,have a better credit card, and have 6 new tank model kits :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I went to download it, and IE says this type of file may harm my computer?! IE doesn't like ad-ons because it thinks it's perfect, and legitimately, there are some products that can cause problems. Ad-Block is NOT one of them. I use it myself and it works wonderfully. What's nice is you can selectively disable it if you need to. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The ads don't bother me at all. VERY minimal compared to everywhere else on the net - or in print, for that matter. Why should the site be free for everyone except Gregg? Just my 2 rappen's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The ads don't bother me at all. VERY minimal compared to everywhere else on the net - or in print, for that matter. Why should the site be free for everyone except Gregg? Just my 2 rappen's worth. because Gregg should be honoured to have some of the guys on here,infact he should pay them LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Why should the site be free for everyone except Gregg? Amen, brother! Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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