Bloody New Ads! (split)
Sat Feb 12, 2005 1:43 am
Sat Feb 12, 2005 1:45 am
I don't see the big deal. 
If you use Firefox or IE, then you can block them!
So why is everyone so mad? I wouldn't notice them if I hadn't read the news anyway.
If you use Firefox or IE, then you can block them!
So why is everyone so mad? I wouldn't notice them if I hadn't read the news anyway.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 1:49 am
Kostya wrote:I don't see the big deal.
If you use Firefox or IE, then you can block them!
So why is everyone so mad? I wouldn't notice them if I hadn't read the news anyway.
did you read valerielundberg's theory? that is why at least a few of us are pretty p.o'ed and upset
Sat Feb 12, 2005 1:57 am
There is a part of me that is really praying that these new ads are going to "replace" the huge banner ads on top. Of course it doesn't really sound like that is going to happen. *sigh*
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:02 am
I never thought about that until now. I hope not since they pop up from my adblocker on my one computer. That is a good theory though. Will make the top area look nicer though.Kurisutaru wrote:There is a part of me that is really praying that these new ads are going to "replace" the huge banner ads on top. Of course it doesn't really sound like that is going to happen. *sigh*
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:03 am
There's also the larger implications for the future of the site to consider. In the short term, what happens once most people have finally switched to firefox or opera? Click-throughs will decrease and companies will take notice. Will there be adds in between pages like on a certain gaming site? Or ads you have to click to gain access to daily features. Where exactly will it end? We can't keep up this back and fourth forever.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:05 am
I'm on internet explorer and I don't see anything out of the ordinary, not even a space at the bottom wher an ad would be.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:06 am
Huggles wrote:There's also the larger implications for the future of the site to consider. In the short term, what happens once most people have finally switched to firefox or opera? Click-throughs will decrease and companies will take notice. Will there be adds in between pages like on a certain gaming site? Or ads you have to click to gain access to daily features. Where exactly will it end? We can't keep up this back and fourth forever.
oh no. no no no. none of that "click to gain access stuff." that will seriously be the end for me. i'm already losing my interest, but i HATE those type of ads and that would definitely be enough to push me away. and it would be pushing away a premium member.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:12 am
-Ducky- wrote:I'm on internet explorer and I don't see anything out of the ordinary, not even a space at the bottom wher an ad would be.
Are you under age 13? That might be the reason.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:13 am
Kurisutaru wrote:There is a part of me that is really praying that these new ads are going to "replace" the huge banner ads on top. Of course it doesn't really sound like that is going to happen. *sigh*
Then I'll have a SuAP, a Jade SS, a Lord Darigans Blade, Ice Dice, dual Ghostkerbombs, a T-Tear, and a Heavy Robe of Thievery, General Mills cereal, a 100% free Ipod*, and a Big Mac with a large side of fries and a Diet Coke.
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Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:14 am
Angus Young wrote:shapu wrote:
Angus Young wrote:
It really smurf me off that they dont even give a good reason for the ads
But they do - people like us are blocking the top ones, and they know it.
So they go to a different method of presenting them.
Well gee golly what happens when those are blocked Mr. Shapu?
Worst-case scenario? Neopets becomes pay for play.
Best-case? They realize that the wiser players are blocking the new ads, too, and so they just live with it and get on with their lives.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:18 am
shapu wrote:Worst-case scenario? Neopets becomes pay for play.
Best-case? They realize that the wiser players are blocking the new ads, too, and so they just live with it and get on with their lives.
Nah, I think it has room to get worse.
Next up, neopets will scrap making the "Mok" the newest pet species in Neopia, and we'll all be forced to adopt one of these:
Hey, stop looking at me funny...
...it could happen....nothing they do will shock me at this point.
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:22 am
valerielundberg wrote:shapu wrote:Worst-case scenario? Neopets becomes pay for play.
Best-case? They realize that the wiser players are blocking the new ads, too, and so they just live with it and get on with their lives.
Nah, I think it has room to get worse.
Next up, neopets will scrap making the "Mok" the newest pet species in Neopia, and we'll all be forced to adopt one of these:
Hey, stop looking at me funny...
...it could happen....nothing they do will shock me at this point.
Seriously! I was laughing till my ribs hurt!
Couldy'a be any more funny?
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:23 am
valerielundberg wrote:shapu wrote:Worst-case scenario? Neopets becomes pay for play.
Best-case? They realize that the wiser players are blocking the new ads, too, and so they just live with it and get on with their lives.
Nah, I think it has room to get worse.
Next up, neopets will scrap making the "Mok" the newest pet species in Neopia, and we'll all be forced to adopt one of these:
Hey, stop looking at me funny...
...it could happen....nothing they do will shock me at this point.
ya know, at this point i wouldn't be a bit surprised!
Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:27 am
valerielundberg wrote:shapu wrote:Worst-case scenario? Neopets becomes pay for play.
Best-case? They realize that the wiser players are blocking the new ads, too, and so they just live with it and get on with their lives.
Nah, I think it has room to get worse.
Next up, neopets will scrap making the "Mok" the newest pet species in Neopia, and we'll all be forced to adopt one of these:
Hey, stop looking at me funny...
...it could happen....nothing they do will shock me at this point.
That made me laugh for a bit! Isn't that the pet we've always wanted? 