Author Topic: How do our members feel about advertising banners? (Read 3791 times)

Jerry · « **on:** September 01, 2006, 10:31:18 PM »

We never sought a profit when starting this site, and still don't.
A few advantages of having advertisers is we can get paid for same. At least once we build the membership back up. Why money? well we do have a webmaster that deserves some bucks! At the very least.
Most of us contribute posts because it is fun and an avocation we all love.
But there is another reason. Advertisers can link us and thus attract more members.
More members is just like circulation for a magazine. A big readership means greater desirability for the advertisers.
Can we go on as we are now? Sure we can, but as the Toyota commercial says.
" moving ahead. "
your input is welcome.

Joyce · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2006, 05:58:55 AM »

I have no problem with it at all.

(I have better things to get upset about)

barb · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:03:29 AM »

It doesn't bother me at all, either.

EagleEye · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:17:43 AM »

I have no problems with banners. On my fishing site the banners are on the side and between the posts.

Steve

Kittyzee · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:36:20 AM »

NP here...they are on other sites and it doesn't keep me away!

LuAnn

kaz · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:36:55 AM »

Wouldn't stop me visiting the site!!!

CliffandJoann · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:53:51 AM »

It's an excellent idea.

Joann

Reedman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:48:05 AM »

No problem for me.

Jerry · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:01:13 AM »

Thanks for the input.

You said it joyce!

Bartman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:37:48 AM »

Banners fine.

Pop ups - NO!

Bart

mascot · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:43:10 AM »

Can I be so bold as to make a suggestion and set a trend that I think ALL of us would like to see? If you do accept advertising tell them that you have two conditions:
1. No pop-up ads
2. No flashing banners

I honestly wish all people who accept ads would start following this, because if they did, then there would be no place for pop-ups and flashing ads except the porn sites (which I never visit)

ever

never ever.

Bartman · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2006, 09:11:09 AM »

Blind 'Too

Please PM me with those site addresses.

Thanks.

Bart

Jerry · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2006, 09:17:07 AM »

Michael & Bart Absolutely! we do try for good taste as you know. the only one here with bad manners is me.

Sean · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2006, 09:41:47 AM »

I cant stand the things, I think they cheapen any site they are on. If having them is only an attempt to come up with money to pay me for my services, forget about it, I have said since day one that I neither require payment or wish to be paid for what I do here. It is my contribution. It may take me much more time each day for what I do with the site but that is my contribution which I give freely to the forum so all the members can enjoy this alternative forum to visit and share.

I have designed websites for well over 15 years now and have to say, adding advertisements makes the site look like it can not operate without the additional funding. That being said, I would be happy to pay the second year of hosting myself. It really is not that much money.

An added note, a web forum is not judged but how many members it has, but by the quality of the posts

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers,
Sean

Bartman · « **Reply #14 on:** September 02, 2006, 10:01:06 AM »

If it's not that much then what about just throwing up a once a year request for donations? A few people would be more than happy to do a payPal thing for a couple bucks. Tell everyone the tab for the year and people can gauge what they could donate.

Then, no ads at all.

Bart

Jerry · « **Reply #15 on:** September 02, 2006, 10:52:19 AM »

nah to donations Bart. i can pay okay. if Sean is cool with it so am I
LeeAnne made a post re: slow loading and how frustratined she is.
it is time to make the change.
Goforit SEAN !

Sean · « **Reply #16 on:** September 02, 2006, 11:51:35 AM »

Hi Jerry, I have a friends birthday Party today and a Harbour cruise I am going to tomorrow but will call you Monday about the details to move to one of the new servers I have scouted out. It's here in Vancouver and being in Canadian funds, it will stretch your dollar.

Cheers,
Sean

Jerry · « **Reply #17 on:** September 02, 2006, 03:16:38 PM »

And i wasn't invited? :'( :'(

PondmaninAL · « **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:05:05 PM »

The reason that I came to this forum is that there was no banner ads and it's free. If you ask for donations, I'm not sure about Canada but in the US, you have to pay taxes unless you register as a non-profit organization. If funds are needed, just do an auction.

The non-profit or not for profit thing is something that I'm trying to get info on right now so I can get my club set up for donations and plant sales.

Scott

karen J · « **Reply #19 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:09:33 PM »

Or, you could lay a huge guilt trip on slackers like me who have NOT ordered their American Ponders T shirt!

I have the same question as Bart, ie- what is the cost of the forum?

Esther · « **Reply #20 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:40:56 PM »

I liked the links to the supporting pond supply companies. Whether this could be accomplished without banner ads is my question. I really don't mind the ads but whatever everybody else wants is fine by me. Also I would love to donate to this cause and don't see why Jerry/Sean couldn't come up with a way for us to do it. After all look at the services and information they are providing for us + many hours of entertainment and all for free. I don't think either Jerry or Sean need to be embarrassed to accept money from us if it is voluntary. It isn't like they are asking for it.

Jerry · « **Reply #21 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:32:45 PM »

You guys are incredibly generous. We do NOT need the money, but

thanks big time!

Yes Esther i too like the way we had koi village etc as links

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2006, 10:41:54 AM »

I would prefer no ads, especially flashing ones. I hate flashing stuff on websites, gives me headaches. I certainly don't mind links to relevant sites.

I urge everyone to buy a tee shirt! I've got two, one for me and one for DH

Jerry · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2006, 11:10:19 AM »

we agree LeeAnne.
by the way we bought those short ribs ala max's bbq Now seeking a good marinade.
they were delicious!

Krista · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2006, 10:30:12 PM »

2cents....... Canadian so not worth much

rather not, and definately not popups or flashing. I've bought one T-shirt so far...

and I try to pay Sean in chocolate during the 'cold season'

Jerry · « **Reply #25 on:** September 04, 2006, 10:49:17 AM »

did I hear chocolate?

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 04, 2006, 12:10:21 PM »

Jerry, we had some last night!

Going to have them for lunch today too.

Jerry · « **Reply #27 on:** September 04, 2006, 02:10:24 PM »

tell me the name of that grocers site. i may order his marinade. just magnique!

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 04, 2006, 02:25:08 PM »

http://www.gartnersmeats.com/

Mikey · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2006, 09:56:36 AM »

I recently bought a smoker and hot smoked a total of four racks of ribs this last weekend. Two racks were spareribs with the St. Louis cut and I onlly put on a dry rub and refrigerated them overnight prior to putting into the smoker. The next day I prepared baby backs and used a marinade over night in the fridge and then a dry rub prior to placing into the smoker. The baby backs then had a sauce put on them during the last 30 minutes. They were smoked and slow cooked, about 210 degrees, and they came out super.

The spareribs took 8 hours to cook and the baby backs four hours. The two styles were completely different and I liked both. I took both types of ribs to a party last night and the folks were in hog heaven

Next I think I will try hot smoking some pork butt and make a pulled pork out of it. Love pulled pork

Author Topic: How do our members feel about advertising banners? (Read 3791 times)

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