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Post by Travelinman on May 15, 2002 21:08:28 GMT -5
Proboards are one of the better free message board services I found.They have been presented with an offer: ******************************************** Proboards Admin said:
I've been presented an offer by a company that wants to purchase a large amount of popup advertisements at a VERY good price that we don't normally get. Honestly we haven't been getting the best ad prices lately, and we make enough money to cover costs right now, but not enough to really expand the capital we have to save for the future.
Now, the problem: They want POP *UP* ads.
Would you, as a ProBoards member, hate if we did pop-UP ads for a period of 1 month so that we can expand our capital to ensure that we can continue to offer this service for free to members?
I know many of you enjoy having all advertisements being popunders, but we were presented with this opportunity, and I want your input.
I understand people may dislike pop-over advertisements, but with our growing costs ($3,500 - $4,000 a MONTH) this could really be a boost for us. Think about it, we are already paying about $50,000 a year out of pocket to keep this service "free" for our members. ********************************************
This would be only for 1 month. If you have an opinion please post it. Once I hear from all members I will respond to the owners. There are ways around the ads, that if this comes to pass I can help.
In advance Thank you Travelinman
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Post by Roughneck on May 15, 2002 21:50:09 GMT -5
Well I hate them, but I hate paying for things like these boards even more. If it's only for a month then I'll go for it. I just want it kept down. I don't want 5 every time I click on anything. I've had that in other places or can't stand it. So I'll vote yes, for only a month and don't flood us.
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AJ
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Post by AJ on May 16, 2002 15:19:26 GMT -5
Pop up ads rank right up there with root canal, but if they keep the board free, I'll put up with them.
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Post by DRL on May 16, 2002 15:44:15 GMT -5
TM if it means it will help the boaed and keep the site free by all means do what you need to do.
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Post by Styles on May 16, 2002 16:19:38 GMT -5
Can't stand pop ups, pop unders, pop tarts (jk) or banners for that matter but to keep the board free do what you have to do. I just delete 'em and don't read 'em anyway ;D.
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Post by tcb on May 16, 2002 17:30:57 GMT -5
Ditto what Styles said....it's a concession I'll make for the 'free' board
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Post by SanAntonioMike on May 18, 2002 13:05:11 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm with everyone else -- advertising is a necessary evil. And they offer us a dandy service here. So if it's only for a month, I can deal with it.
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Post by SweetNadine on May 18, 2002 13:43:53 GMT -5
The pop-up ads are a pain in the a$$. But, I am in agreement with everyone else.
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Post by classiccountryfan on Jun 19, 2002 21:02:47 GMT -5
I will go with what ever keeps the boards free
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