Subeta -

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Personally I don't care if you put ads all over the website if it helps you pay your bills. Anyone who uses or used neo without paying is pretty used to ads anyway.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

The ads are barely noticeable. If this can help the mighty Laginator do his job, then go for it!!!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I dont think gold account holders should have to see ads at all anywhere.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I'm good as long as they aren't in the shops. That's probably what ticked me off the most about having them on Neo (and what drove me to premium, they slowed down the shop loads).

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I'm fine with it. People always complain but is it honestly that big of a deal? They're helping the site, too. They're not that bad. It's just that they're new and you see them, and freak out. Chill, people. It's not the end of the universe. :|

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Okay, I finally managed to see the forum ads for myself...

These are small and only words, which are tolerable and wont interfere with loading time. And since theyre in the forums, which I dont visit often anyway, I guess thats just fine.

But dont try to desensitize and slowly work your way up to more/flashy ads, similar to what was going on with gas prices. <img src="http://67.225.157.254/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Ill have to buy from the Cash Shop more, then. And force others to as well! Ahhh!! XD

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

this is how it starts, small then big then bigger... this is the last forum post for me. ads=death

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I saty- their should of been small ads like this agea go- If its a little bit more income to help get the site more stable i say- why not-

GReat work KEith

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

While I am never fond of ads, I understand that Subeta may need them to flourish. This ad seems quite plain and unobtrusive (compared to what it could have been), and I applaud Keith for choosing a small ad of this type to use - I sincerely hope it helps towards the site.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

For those who are nervous about ads: Do you know how much revenue ads bring in? I mean just from ADS ALONE, penny arcade gets around 120k dollars a MONTH. And with the current issues on money from the previous employees, I think this is a good way to get some money. I also like the idea that they are putting it in the forums which get the most traffic but does not affect the whole site. This is a good idea Keith.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I do not mind the ads but how about on the bottom on the page...

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Im fine with it but cant they be at the bottom so we can ignore them better?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

the ads are perfect

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

To be honest, I do not think I am comfortable with this. My ad had dialogue--as in, I was listening to my computer and browsing the forums, when I heard a male voice trying to sell me a product. Through Subeta. I am certainly not okay with that; one of the main reasons I remain on Subeta is because of their great community, and when I was making the switch from Neo, the lack of ads. This is like deja vu, and if the ads continue to bother me as I browse, I cannot say I would put up with it.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Well, I think ads are okay, since they help. Just not pop-up. Or the ones that talk.. Like the iPod one.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

there can be ads on every pages, i like them, but NEVER popups, i hate those! xD lol

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Im in the paranoia camp. Sure, for now, sounds great. Not like Im a regular on the forums anyway, adblockers take care of them easily enough, and you say only temporary. I just really dont want to see them everywhere else on the site, like some places have done. (Not just one particular either - Many have made the same promise and went back on it.) I trust you for now, Keith, but please dont let us down.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I had to turn off multiple ad-blockers to see them, but I think they are just fine. Small enough, discrete and most importantly, tasteful! I have seen no nakedness or flashy or anything remotely disturbing. I just hope they add enough moneys to the pot to make a difference

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Ads means more money for subeta and I like the idea of subeta having more money to build a stable site. I do understand.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

THANK You Keith, for keeping the ads at the forum, if the even stay there, and not all over the site. A conditon, I expect, of the new servers to help keep operating costs down. I appreciate that you continue to look out for us.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

if they remain on the forums and the forums alone, and refrain from showing up elsewhere like the shop pages, then i have no issues with them...timing is not crucial when making a post afterall and if they are helping to finance an excellent site such as this, then who am i to complain...

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I think this is a great, minimally invasive way to generate some funds for the site, without having to beg users for donations. Ads are the way of the world (wide web) nowadays, and I think we have been spoiled long enough!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I think ads are stupid. Why do we need them?

Perhaps we do not need them, but whoever puts them up does. The one putting them up gets paid and I assume that Subeta needs the money.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

";I think ads are stupid. Why do we need them?";

They help Keith pay for the site.

I could barely notice the ad and I am fine with them [:

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Very small. Is probably hardly noticeable. Especially when youve gotten used to blocking ads out on a webpage, without fancing adblockers (Totally looks past them). Its totally fine by me, as long as they dont start appearing everywhere you guys have space. .... I dont know an adblocking CSS for Subeta XD. May have one for Neo. Dont have one for Sub.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

At first I did not see them ... then I remembered I am blocking ads ... duh.

Anyways, I still have a weird flashback of someone called Dohring telling everyone they will never use ads on their site (";Oh nos! Never!", another flashback of the staff assuring everyone that they will only add a few of those ads etc. I am sorry but I am traumatized and feel the need to play Advert Attack.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

No one is going to really be interested in these types of ads. TegakiE.com had the brilliant idea of user submitted banner ads, which I think you should consider. They are a lot prettier and a lot more people will be interested in actually clicking on them, generally speaking.

Thats just my view on it, though

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I think ads are stupid. Why do we need them?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

That is why I have (and love) AdBlock. I certainly do hope the advertisements will not clutter the site someday.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I am glad you have another way to help with the funds to keep the site going. I also would not mind pop under ads as they are not intrusive at all=)

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Yay for paying bills!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Unobtrusive text ads will pass... Flash ads get the thumbs down. always.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Well, I think it looks fine! considering my mind was thinking it was going to be ten times worse, this is really good and really out of the way.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

They are very unobtrusive and dont interfere with anything, so I think they are great if it helps the site keep going.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

If its the only place....and STAYS...seriously...STAYS...the only place..doesnt cause any lag etc, I am totally cool with this. You (the staff) could possibly get a bit more income from this, that would be great, and in the long run I believe it all comes back to making this site a great one. Seems like that is the main agenda of the staff, and I appreciate that. Unfortunately in another place another time this was the beginning of the end of another site, that wont soon be forgotten. But we do love you, and want you to have enough for bills and betterment

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Uh oh.... I have a bad feeling about this... Its like deja-vu all over again... I mean, Neopets did the same thing before, so... I cant help but be a little paranoid, you know? =/

I realize that some ads are good to help with money, and I suppose I could tolerate them if they were just... the Google word ads, or something, but anything beyond that... I dont know, I have mixed feelings. Cant help that... but it is a test, at least...

(Can`t get to the forums from my work computer right now anyway... x.x)

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

As long as theyre not blinking or anything else annoying, Im totally fine with it And I guess that the little income it gives will generally go to driving the site, so yeah, go for it x)

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

its fine, and if people hate the ads that much they can just buy more stuff in the cash shop, its one or the other.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

i say , right on with the ads , if it helps , carry on you have my permission to do so , haha

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I agree with lovesjaydog. If it is only the forums and they can help offset operating costs, keep them.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

it seems fine. It took me a bit to notice it. There nice ads to. nothing annoying or anything.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Long as it helps the site im cool with it

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I doubt this site will ever get 1/10th as bad as neopets

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

like i said in the forums, I can live with the little ads, especialy since they are only in 1 location.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

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I think ads are stupid. Why do we need them?

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