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Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby DesuMaiden » Fri 10 Apr 2015, 21:20:28

I noticed there are a lot of advertisements on this site. So I was wondering if this site is supported by advertising revenue. I think most sites on the Internet run on ad revenue. Youtube runs on ad revenue. MySpace runs on ad revenue. And Facebook definitely runs on ad revenue. Does this site pay its monthly bills via ad revenue? I doubt this site can support itself on donations alone.
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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby Subjectivist » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 04:19:07

If you are offering to donate cash I am sure the owners would be happy to talk to you about it.
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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby SeaGypsy » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 08:24:29

A lot of it runs on idiot posts. Especially one particular idiot. Work out who that is & ask them for some $$$.
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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby Pops » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 09:15:30

This site is brought to you as a public service by your National Security Administration and the Total Information Awareness program.

We just want to know you better.©

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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby Keith_McClary » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 11:59:30

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Pops', 'T')his site is brought to you as a public service by your National Security Administration and the Total Information Awareness program.

We just want to know you better.©

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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby dolanbaker » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 12:26:09

Your browser stores "cookies" little tags that ad servers look at to decide what ad to send to you, to avoid them, just clear your browsing history frequently or always use the private (porn ;) ) function.
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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby Outcast_Searcher » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 16:57:18

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('DesuMaiden', 'I') noticed there are a lot of advertisements on this site. So I was wondering if this site is supported by advertising revenue. I think most sites on the Internet run on ad revenue.

Let's suppose it is (like most sites which don't directly sell lots of stuff like, say, Amazon).

SO WHAT? As long as the mods are (as far as I can tell) reasonable and unbiased, and the conversation flows to let us share information about related (and for members, unrelated) topics -- what is the harm?

Far as I can tell, it's not like they try to deny that there are ads. Are we better off or worse off with such sites? (I'd say an unqualified "better")

To me, until someone MAKES you join, or they directly lie about the ad revenue -- no harm, no foul. My only concern is if the internet ends up (like TV, IMO) letting ads dominate and RUIN THE EXPERIENCE for the users. Only time will tell, on that. (And no, I don't watch live television, due to the ads).
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Re: Is this site run by ad revenue?

Unread postby dolanbaker » Sat 11 Apr 2015, 17:08:35

On my own PC I use an ad blocker, but I can tolerate static & passive ads.
They cross the line when they demand to be viewed before letting you see the content.

The site loses a browser, I don't go there again!
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