View Poll Results: How do you feel about Ads inside your posts?
I like it!
9
3.54%
I don't like it!
223
87.80%
I could get used to it over time.
22
8.66%
Voters: 254. You may not vote on this poll
What's up with ads INSIDE posts? Please Vote! Ads inside your posts? Yea or Nay?
04-20-07 | 08:28 PM
#176
DVD Talk Legend
Why do you need to take a week? Clearly we all agree this ad sucks -- and if anyone out there has increased their click-through percentage, it's only because the ad's obnoxious presence RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR GODDAMN POST possibly caused someone to bang down on their computer in frustration.
Again, we all want you to make money, Geoff -- but both these inline ads, and the HD ads with killer sound, are doing it the wrong way.
Again, we all want you to make money, Geoff -- but both these inline ads, and the HD ads with killer sound, are doing it the wrong way.
04-20-07 | 08:35 PM
#177
DVD Talk Hero
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From: I'm Still Alive in Los Angeles...or am I?
Now I don't know if someone already mentioned it, but THIS THREAD (or a brand new one) SHOULD BE A POLL.
That could be a preliminary way to
-Paul
That could be a preliminary way to
Originally Posted by gkleinman
look at the numbers
Last edited by The Edit King; 04-20-07 at 10:34 PM. Reason: Because if 'clicking' increases the Mean Green 'round here, start calling me 'The Edit Bling", because I'm an EDITING & CLICKING MACHINE!!!
04-20-07 | 10:31 PM
#181
DVD Talk Hero
Originally Posted by gkleinman
Just to re-iterate. This new banner placement is <b>A Test</b>. I understand that it's wildly unpopular so far, but that's part of the test to see what people think. I'm planning on running the test for at least a week, probably till the end of the month and then look at the numbers and the feedback and decide if we stay with the new or go back to the old, or test a 3rd option.
Unless there's a massive change in the opinion of the forum, it's going to remain on the "no" side. So really, I can only conclude that you're not waiting to see what people think, but that it's going to be purely an economic decision. This is fine, it's your site- but it would nice if you would just say that.
04-20-07 | 10:51 PM
#182
DVD Talk Legend
This thread / Poll would be much better served in Other by the way if Geoff wants actual feedback, heck I'd bet most people don't even realise there is a feedback forum
04-21-07 | 12:00 AM
#184
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally Posted by Breakfast with Girls
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04-21-07 | 12:04 AM
#185
DVD Talk Gold Edition
That is awesome Breakfast with Girls. Thankfully no one is around or they'd think I'm insane right now for laughing so much.
Oh, and the ads still suck. I'm trying to get used to it, but it's just making the first posts of threads impossible to read. There's gotta be a better way.
Oh, and the ads still suck. I'm trying to get used to it, but it's just making the first posts of threads impossible to read. There's gotta be a better way.
04-21-07 | 12:08 AM
#186
DVD Talk God
blah.. the ads inside a post are terrible..
i can get use to ones between posts, because i dont mind scrolling.. but i dont see getting use to ones stuck inside posts, they are just confusing clutter
i can get use to ones between posts, because i dont mind scrolling.. but i dont see getting use to ones stuck inside posts, they are just confusing clutter
04-21-07 | 12:20 AM
#187
Guest
Originally Posted by Lee Harvey Oswald
I'm not sure if anyone has said this yet, but the new ads suck.
At least someone around here has the guts to speak their mind!
Chris
04-21-07 | 12:21 AM
#188
Guest
Originally Posted by The Edit King
Now I don't know if someone already mentioned it, but THIS THREAD (or a brand new one) SHOULD BE A POLL.
That could be a preliminary way to -Paul
That could be a preliminary way to -Paul
Chris
edited to add: oops, I just noticed that there is a poll
Last edited by mrpayroll; 04-21-07 at 12:24 AM.
04-21-07 | 12:40 AM
#190
DVD Talk Hero
Originally Posted by Breakfast with Girls
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Guys, something horrible just happened. My mom died. I don't know what to do.
04-21-07 | 07:25 AM
#194
DVD Talk Special Edition
I don't mind it. The site and its services are free for users, and have to be funded in some way other than membership dues. I don't like the sound ads, because I like to listen to music and read the forums, but other than that, I'm all for keeping this place free of charge.
cheers,
-the Jesus
cheers,
-the Jesus
04-21-07 | 10:36 AM
#196
DVD Talk Limited Edition
I'm in agreement with the majority of replies in here, in that I don't like the new ads. As most have said, it can screw up formatting, and it also makes it look like the OP endorses that product.
However, I also understand that Geoff needs to make money to keep the site alive, and if this is how he chooses to do it, I'll support that. I'd also support him monetarily if he ever sets up a subscription service to get an ad-free experience.
However, I also understand that Geoff needs to make money to keep the site alive, and if this is how he chooses to do it, I'll support that. I'd also support him monetarily if he ever sets up a subscription service to get an ad-free experience.
04-21-07 | 11:08 AM
#197
DVD Talk Limited Edition
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From: My Car
Originally Posted by Canadian Bacon
fixed 
gee no wonder it's always whacking week in your house, no woman likes a man like that
gee no wonder it's always whacking week in your house, no woman likes a man like that
I don't understand why you need to bring up the fact that I have a horrible disease into this thread. It has nothing to do with the current discussion.
04-21-07 | 11:31 AM
#198
DVD Talk Legend & 2019 TOTY Winner
Originally Posted by Lunatikk
I don't understand why you need to bring up the fact that I have a horrible disease into this thread. It has nothing to do with the current discussion.
04-21-07 | 11:34 AM
#199
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
I think we should take the ads thing a bit farther. we should make the ads fun. turn them into a game. add tons of color and animate them. make them move around the screen and make it where you have to click on it to make it stop. the possibilities are endless. wouldn't that be fun?
04-21-07 | 11:53 AM
#200
DVD Talk Legend
Am I the only one confused by the "it makes the OP look like he endorses a product" thing? It seems obvious, even to untrained monkeys, that they were added automatically.
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