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benbaked · 04-02-08, 10:07 AM

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Only for users who are not logged in.

Then where will iNET trod next? Only registered users with more then 50 posts...only registered users with more then 1000 posts...only senior members don't see the ads...only mods and admins don't see the ads? Where will it lead? A new hosting provider for OCF perhaps?

ghost_recon88 · 04-02-08, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by benbaked

A new hosting provider for OCF perhaps?

O, good idea. Who has a fast computer that wants to designate it?

CGR · 04-02-08, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by David

The big issue. I know I keep harking on about it but the original takeover promises in 2003 have been blown to ****.

Promises mean nothing when money is involved unfortunately.

nd4spdbh2 · 04-02-08, 12:50 PM

ok ya .... wtf i cant browse ocf not logged in without this ****ing pos ads.... cmon.... im on firefox at school and i get these ads... i hate ads like this everytime i go to a site with these type of ads i never go back... so ocf get it to gether... (i know its only when ur not logged in but think of all the guests we have here that like to pruze the forums...)

Honestly... if something isnt done about these ads ocf can say goodbye... i love the atmosphere hear but ads about gay chatrooms and crap like that no thanks.

CGR · 04-02-08, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nd4spdbh2

ok ya .... wtf i cant browse ocf not logged in without this ****ing pos ads.... cmon.... im on firefox at school and i get these ads..

I am in the same situation at work. I do not save my info here...

David · 04-02-08, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nd4spdbh2

ok ya .... wtf i cant browse ocf not logged in without this ****ing pos ads.... cmon.... im on firefox at school and i get these ads... i hate ads like this everytime i go to a site with these type of ads i never go back... so ocf get it to gether... (i know its only when ur not logged in but think of all the guests we have here that like to pruze the forums...)

Honestly... if something isnt done about these ads ocf can say goodbye... i love the atmosphere hear but ads about gay chatrooms and crap like that no thanks.

See my note about about how to turn them off.

muddocktor · 04-02-08, 01:15 PM

Guys, since you are already using Firefox, then install Adblock plus and nuke all the ads automatically, including the contextual ads. When sites start doing stuff like this is when they lose any click through support from me.

ratbuddy · 04-02-08, 01:15 PM

My 2 cents:

I have never clicked on an ad here because I've never seen one that interested me. Maybe if they would show some ads for computer hardware that actually relates to most of the topics on the forum. Instead we get Puzzle Pirates and scare-tactic identity theft protection schemes.. Server hosting services I can see are somewhat related, but if you really want to increase revenue, try having relevant ads! I see from a screencap above that 'mods' was double underlined meaning you would get an ad when mousing over it. WTF are they going to try and sell you that relates to 'mods' ? Something even farther removed from the forum users' core interests than even Puzzle Pirates, no doubt.

If the forum is being poorly managed from a business perspective, don't just pile on to the crap that is not working. Try to find a solution rather than pedaling harder in the wrong direction. You'll just make the problem worse when traffic drops off.

I'm perfectly fine with paying to remove ALL ads from the site, even if that means paying a bit more so that people who are not logged in won't get the annoying text link ad thingys. They will scare away many newbies..

To the mods, you guys are great. Keep on keepin' on.

nd4spdbh2 · 04-02-08, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by David

See my note about about how to turn them off.

ok... cool so now i have to go through a whole process to get these in page adds off if i dont login... u think the current FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE guests that are currently browsing ocf want to see these ads, want to take the time to go through the process to get rid of them (or take the time to look and find how to get rid of them, then take the time to turn them off)... or want them.... ads like these will SERIOUSLY hurt these forums big time.... if we wernt gettin tons of revenue from clicking on the banner ads ... we sure as hell wont get any more revenue with these inline ads because i can GUARANTEE you that we will see a VERY sharp decline in the number of guests to our forums... maybe we should like go ask XS how they do it.... cus they have ZERO ads on their forums.... and the ads they do have on their main page actually relate to computer hardware -_-

thideras · 04-02-08, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nd4spdbh2

ok... cool so now i have to go through a whole process to get these in page adds off if i dont login... u think the current FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE guests that are currently browsing ocf want to see these ads, want to take the time to go through the process to get rid of them (or take the time to look and find how to get rid of them, then take the time to turn them off)... or want them.... ads like these will SERIOUSLY hurt these forums big time....

Exactly, we will lose people that would have registered. As I stated earlier (I'm sure there are other out there too), I would never have signed up here if those were active.

masakabassist · 04-02-08, 01:47 PM

To be honest I think by doing this iNet will dig themselves into a deeper hole because carrying on from what has been stated above, if we start losing prospective users (who MAY click on the ads at the side of the page for a certain website) then iNet will obviously lose revenue. I don't know if I made myself clear in that so I'll shorten it:

Less users = less traffic = less chance the ads will be seen and therefore decreases anychance of potential revenue. All in all I think iNet just shot themselves in the foot.

thideras · 04-02-08, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by masakabassist

Less users = less traffic = less chance the ads will be seen and therefore decreases anychance of potential revenue. All in all I think iNet just shot themselves in the foot with a shotgun 4 TIMES.

There you go

imposter · 04-02-08, 01:54 PM

So far only affecting IE. this is really not needed. im sure they make enough money on ads that its pointless to have this.

Do red or green members have any input on this? or is it all Inet?

And i really don't care about installing a by-pass, sure i know its easy and takes 30 seconds. we shouldn't have them in the first place.

benbaked · 04-02-08, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thideras

As I stated earlier (I'm sure there are other out there too), I would never have signed up here if those were active.

It's the main reason I don't read [H] (whom shows these ads even after you've logged in, although they don't seem to do it with nearly as many keywords as we're already getting here for guests). In fact, right now, [H] is less cluttered with ads then OCF. Unless some action is taken against iNET I can't foresee positive things for OCF in the future.

ghost_recon88 · 04-02-08, 01:59 PM

It's not just IE, check my original screenies in the first post of this thread.

I think we need a poll asking "if iNet doesn't remove these in-text ads from ocforums, will you cancel your ocforums membership" and see what the response is. I know I for one would, no matter what easy ways there are around it (such as installing the Firefox add-on or unsubscribing from the ads).

thideras · 04-02-08, 02:01 PM

Lets do this, put it in your sig guys, I'll start.

ratbuddy · 04-02-08, 02:07 PM

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Lets do this, put it in your sig guys, I'll start.

We could start an internet petition too. Those always work.

edit: OK there, I put an eyesore in my sig too

Enablingwolf · 04-02-08, 02:15 PM

Fellas and ladies, ...the staff and owners know this thread is here. I do not see a need for a poll or otherwise.

The big question is.. Will they come in and reply to us? Or just leave it be, and say screw it.
It is our property. Don't like it go someplace else.

My thing is two fold.

I do not want my words and suggestions for products taken into a linkage. Then a non-member thinks I am promoting something.

iNet broke their word! They said textual ads were DOA. Now they are here. .. This is not about ocf eats bandwidth more then it pays the bills. Principle is how I roll. If iNet would of came in and said.. There is no discussion. We are doing text ads, no discussion... I MIGHT of lived with that. I would of considered supporting it somehow someway.

torin3 · 04-02-08, 02:23 PM

I currently use IE7 to read OCForums. I don't block any ads. This is a concious decision on my part to support the forum.

However, if these ads stay, I will start using Firefox with adblock so that I don't see any ads.

Ben333 · 04-02-08, 02:56 PM

Well if they were trying to **** people off, it worked for me...

Ben333 · 04-02-08, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Adragontattoo

I wont leave because of inline ads, I will block them the same way that I block all other inline ads BUT I do NOT like that registered, unregistered or ANYONE is getting them.

I spend too much time here for me to leave over a simple thing like this.

Maybe it is time for a sticky to show how to block these type of ads?

iNet uses these ads to make money, do they really want you to ENCOURAGE you to block them? I like the banner ads and I don't block them because I support OCF. These inline ads absolutely suck and had I seen them back a year ago, I would not have joined - how would I have known that they went away for registered users?

Here is my idea: Add another banner ad or two for the unregistered.

Enablingwolf · 04-02-08, 03:09 PM

I would be more inclined to a "jump ad" than inline.

Pretty much instead of perverting member's written text. Place and ad in between posts randomly.

JamesXP · 04-02-08, 03:17 PM

I think iNET should have a frame for unregistered users saying something along the lines of

Join OCForums to get rid of the banner ads

(add more banners in the frame for unregistered.

Ben333 · 04-02-08, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesXP

I think iNET should have a frame for unregistered users saying something along the lines of

Join OCForums to get rid of the banner ads

(add more banners in the frame for unregistered.

+1

And wolf, as much as I hate the text ads, those damn inbetween post ads annoy me about as much.

David · 04-02-08, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by imposter

Do red or green members have any input on this? or is it all Inet?

The decision is above our pay grade.

Captain Newbie · 04-02-08, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by David

The decision is above our pay grade.

Which means it's light years above mine.

You get paid? I thought that this was punishment.

jstutman · 04-02-08, 03:37 PM

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The decision is above our paygrade.

Ahhh David, the truth comes out

the new in-page ads are to pay for your expensive hobby.

OldSkool · 04-02-08, 03:50 PM

You know, I've never seen any of these ads pop up for me.....

imposter · 04-02-08, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ben333

Well if they were trying to **** people off, it worked for me...

advertising spyware is a big no for me.... aren't we suppose to help people prevent it no promote it... what kind of image are we giving.

masakabassist · 04-02-08, 04:07 PM

I know this was brought up a few years ago but I'm sure some people here would pay ~$10 a year for membership so that all the ads would go away. There are thousands of members registered here. Think about it, it only works out at 2.7c a day. Thats not a hell of a lot when you think about it. But then again its up to admin to decide what to do. I would be up for that sort of scheme. Just my beef

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04-02-08, 01:15 PM	#67
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04-02-08, 01:15 PM	#68
ratbuddy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hartford, CT	My 2 cents: I have never clicked on an ad here because I've never seen one that interested me. Maybe if they would show some ads for computer hardware that actually relates to most of the topics on the forum. Instead we get Puzzle Pirates and scare-tactic identity theft protection schemes.. Server hosting services I can see are somewhat related, but if you really want to increase revenue, try having relevant ads! I see from a screencap above that 'mods' was double underlined meaning you would get an ad when mousing over it. WTF are they going to try and sell you that relates to 'mods' ? Something even farther removed from the forum users' core interests than even Puzzle Pirates, no doubt. If the forum is being poorly managed from a business perspective, don't just pile on to the crap that is not working. Try to find a solution rather than pedaling harder in the wrong direction. You'll just make the problem worse when traffic drops off. I'm perfectly fine with paying to remove ALL ads from the site, even if that means paying a bit more so that people who are not logged in won't get the annoying text link ad thingys. They will scare away many newbies.. To the mods, you guys are great. Keep on keepin' on. __________________ Main - E8600 @ 400x10 1.12v - Ultima-90 - GA-G33M-DS2R - ZM-NBF47 - 2x2GB Team Xtreme Dark 1:1 4-4-4-12 2.0v - Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB - Silverstone TJ08 - Corsair TX750W ----- HTPC - X2 5050e stock - ASRock A790GMH/128M 790GX - 2x2GB G.Skill 4-4-4-12 - OCZ Core v2 30GB - WD Green 1TB - Silverstone LC10B-E - Corsair CX400W - 60 watt idle/72 Bluray load Auzentech X-Raider with OPA627AU opamps Looking for a web programmer who knows the Google Spreadsheets API, PM me for details PLEASE!

04-02-08, 01:54 PM	#73
imposter Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bronx,newyork	So far only affecting IE. this is really not needed. im sure they make enough money on ads that its pointless to have this. Do red or green members have any input on this? or is it all Inet? And i really don't care about installing a by-pass, sure i know its easy and takes 30 seconds. we shouldn't have them in the first place. __________________ HeatWare <--Coretemp Slave tester!!!!--> Have one on the house. GET rid of the ads... "Its prefectly good minus all the bad stuff" -Ben333

04-02-08, 01:59 PM	#75
ghost_recon88 Digital Jedi Master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On Lake Michigan	It's not just IE, check my original screenies in the first post of this thread. I think we need a poll asking "if iNet doesn't remove these in-text ads from ocforums, will you cancel your ocforums membership" and see what the response is. I know I for one would, no matter what easy ways there are around it (such as installing the Firefox add-on or unsubscribing from the ads). __________________ "You are free to make choices. You are not free to decide the consequences of those choices" Heatware

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04-02-08, 01:47 PM	#71
masakabassist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wales!!	To be honest I think by doing this iNet will dig themselves into a deeper hole because carrying on from what has been stated above, if we start losing prospective users (who MAY click on the ads at the side of the page for a certain website) then iNet will obviously lose revenue. I don't know if I made myself clear in that so I'll shorten it: Less users = less traffic = less chance the ads will be seen and therefore decreases anychance of potential revenue. All in all I think iNet just shot themselves in the foot.

04-02-08, 02:01 PM	#76
thideras Senior Benching Dragon Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Dakota News Team Profile	Lets do this, put it in your sig guys, I'll start. __________________ Asus P5Q Deluxe \| QX9650 \| 8gb GSkill 1000MHz \| GTX 260 216 17.83 TB \| HX620W \| 2x BenQ G2400W \| My Heatware Current project: Rackmount Overkill Thideras' Druid (Tree) theorycrafting

04-02-08, 02:15 PM	#78
Enablingwolf Senior Member overclocking at the speed of plaid Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Strongsville	Fellas and ladies, ...the staff and owners know this thread is here. I do not see a need for a poll or otherwise. The big question is.. Will they come in and reply to us? Or just leave it be, and say screw it. It is our property. Don't like it go someplace else. My thing is two fold. I do not want my words and suggestions for products taken into a linkage. Then a non-member thinks I am promoting something. iNet broke their word! They said textual ads were DOA. Now they are here. .. This is not about ocf eats bandwidth more then it pays the bills. Principle is how I roll. If iNet would of came in and said.. There is no discussion. We are doing text ads, no discussion... I MIGHT of lived with that. I would of considered supporting it somehow someway.

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torin3 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seeing how many GPUs I can cram in one box	I currently use IE7 to read OCForums. I don't block any ads. This is a concious decision on my part to support the forum. However, if these ads stay, I will start using Firefox with adblock so that I don't see any ads. __________________ Please fold for Team 32! Board: ASUS P5E vanilla Memory: GSkill PC2-8500 4X2GB CPU: X3350 45nm Quad Video card: 2x EVGA GTX 295 cards, no SLI, just GPU folding Cooling: Apogee GT 2x120mm and 1x120mm heater cores. My Heat

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04-02-08, 03:09 PM	#82
Enablingwolf Senior Member overclocking at the speed of plaid Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Strongsville	I would be more inclined to a "jump ad" than inline. Pretty much instead of perverting member's written text. Place and ad in between posts randomly.

04-02-08, 03:17 PM	#83
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04-02-08, 04:07 PM	#90
masakabassist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wales!!	I know this was brought up a few years ago but I'm sure some people here would pay ~$10 a year for membership so that all the ads would go away. There are thousands of members registered here. Think about it, it only works out at 2.7c a day. Thats not a hell of a lot when you think about it. But then again its up to admin to decide what to do. I would be up for that sort of scheme. Just my beef