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Let's try that again...

Thanks to everyone who kindly provided feedback on our trial over the weekend here.

Ads are a necessary evil unfortunately to keep us running. If our ability to serve ads was pulled, we'd be closing.

The challenge for us then is to manage them in a way that doesn't take the piss and become counter productive.

Most of the internet can take the piss with ads so most have adblock. That's why software/devices now come preloaded with adblock. Some WiFi/Mesh networks even do now. I have adblock, and I have it on most websites. Forums can't (or shouldn't) take the piss - average visit time is 11minutes, visitors are highly engaged and so any taking the piss ads sees adblock usage rocket and that's fair game.

What I've done, using a lot of feedback from members which I hope everyone sees as fair is;
  • Guests (Not Logged In)
On Desktop and Mobile
All Pages - Bottom 'Stuck' Ad
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
  • Members Registered And Logged In
On Desktop
Top Banner Ad
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad

On Mobile;
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
Forum Supporter - £20 Every Six Months £20.00 per 6 months (£3.33 per month)
Forum Supporter - £3.50 Monthly Subscription
Forum Supporter - Player Thread Sponsor £2 Monthly Subscription

On Desktop
Top Banner Ad
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad

On Mobile
Bottom Forum Home Page Ad
The same unspectacular perks as 'Forum Supporters' above, but these members now have the option to select a Day or Night Style with Zero/No Ads, anywhere;

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Guilt free, even feel good free ad free GOT browsing. £10 a month though? Rip off gets. That's even more than Netflix.

As I'm sure many will have noted over the years - my attention to detail is woeful so please do reply if any of the above intention, isn't happening in reality.

Thanks everyone.
 
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GrandOldTeam said:
Let's try that again...


The same unspectacular perks as 'Forum Supporters' above, but these members now have the option to select a Day or Night Style with Zero/No Ads, anywhere;

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Guilt free, even feel good free ad free GOT browsing. £10 a month though? Rip off gets. That's even more than Netflix.

As I'm sure many will have noted over the years - my attention to detail is woeful so please do reply if any of the above intention, isn't happening in reality.

Thanks everyone.
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I'm so disappointed you haven't called this the Tory option.
 
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Still seems to run slow on my Lenovo ideapad. No issue with any other site I use. This is the only site where I get 'Not responding' notifications. Only started friday. App on mobile runs smooth.
 
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Bohemian Toffee said:
It's well worth it mate, you get a message from the boss. Like getting a free seat reservation with Ryanair. Buzzing here.
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He always sends me messages anyway.

They usually end with FFS or...

Bad language or profanity negatively impacts our search engine ranking, puts us at risk of losing our advertising income and above all, it sours the atmosphere of the forum.

Thank you
 
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