Author Topic: Pop up ads (Read 2862 times)

Autorim · « **on:** September 02, 2010, 06:36:38 PM »

Anybody besides me about ready to abandon this forum because of the pop up ads?

ole 5 hole group · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2010, 06:50:35 PM »

Not at all - just hit the X button in upper right hand corner of the ad. If it helps to pay for the band width we're using, I'm all for it.

qwikrick · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2010, 07:20:34 PM »

they dont bother me anymore but ......

I've been having this crazy dream about driving a black chevy truck & some chick with a longbow is riding shotgun with me

Land_Owner · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2010, 12:55:35 AM »

Abandon away Autorim. For the rest of us, it pays the site fees to keep it free for us to use.

Mikey · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2010, 02:40:23 AM »

Autorim: sorry you feel that way; the pop-up adds have a real benefit for the website. Hope you decide to simply hit the 'X' and close it out rather than to go elsewhere.

rockbilly · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2010, 03:51:53 AM »

Ain't no such thing as a free lunch, it helps pay the bils, live with it or move on!

Glanceblamm · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2010, 04:42:54 AM »

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I've been having this crazy dream about driving a black chevy truck & some chick with a longbow is riding shotgun with me

While I agree with the others on the sponsership, I belive the add's may "turn off" the new members. Solutions to try are to "let the add play out"--or to "refresh the screen" (Read two copies of GBO open w\one minimized)

I don't think that it is too bad on the whole as my right hand knows exactly how much distance to move for the left click and the shutdown...it is kinda like the tendancy your sa revolver has to automatically recock it'self after firing

bobg · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2010, 05:29:05 AM »

I would think this subject has about been wore out. Most of us don't have a problem with it. Good luck in your search for a site as good as this one.

DANNY-L · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2010, 05:48:35 AM »

Quote from: bobg on September 03, 2010, 05:29:05 AM

I would think this subject has about been wore out. Most of us don't have a problem with it. Good luck in your search for a site as good as this one.

I agree,without them on here now would make it seem like something is missing.

Hank08 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2010, 06:28:50 AM »

Keeps your reflexes sharp, how fast can you hit the "X".
H08

Empty Quiver · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2010, 07:05:14 AM »

No more so than quiting my job because of the engine noise. Work on ignoreing things, try getting married, that was my best training regimine. Twenty-five years later momma has to slap me just to get my attention.

You didn't really think the internet was free did you?

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2010, 07:48:04 AM »

Quote from: glanceblamm on September 03, 2010, 04:42:54 AM

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I've been having this crazy dream about driving a black chevy truck & some chick with a longbow is riding shotgun with me

While I agree with the others on the sponsership, I belive the add's may "turn off" the new members. Solutions to try are to "let the add play out"--or to "refresh the screen" (Read two copies of GBO open w\one minimized)

I don't think that it is too bad on the whole as my right hand knows exactly how much distance to move for the left click and the shutdown...it is kinda like the tendancy your sa revolver has to automatically recock it'self after firing

ya they suck butt click on the X

Autorim · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2010, 06:02:18 PM »

I really enjoy this site and I understand the necessity of ad revenue. Like my revolver shooting - I need to practice more on the X.

BUGEYE · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2010, 03:45:34 AM »

I have an X on the dashboard ad, but not on the other two.
GB and matt both tell me it's there, but it's not.
I'm staying though.

buck460XVR · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2010, 07:25:14 AM »

They don't bother me on my desktop, but on the mini laptop when traveling, they are a real pain. They take up the whole screen and you cannot access the X until they are thru with their sales pitch. So when I'm on the road I stay away from GBO and catch up when I get home.

bobg · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2010, 08:06:32 AM »

I think the x is there. Sometimes it is very hard to see. I know at times i have to look real hard for it.

BBF · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2010, 09:44:48 AM »

When you magnify (125% or higher) on a Notebook, the X is very hard to find.

torpedoman · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2010, 10:43:04 AM »

try becoming a supporter or contributor to the site maybe less pop ups will be in your future. If you are using the site free you ain't got a bitch coming!

Autorim · « **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2010, 05:29:13 PM »

Torpedoman, You make a real good point.

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2010, 05:36:38 AM »

The site isn't operated for free. Maybe instead of the huge ad and inconvience, YOU could provide the funds.

mrussel · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2010, 07:22:33 PM »

Quote from: BlkHawk73 on September 06, 2010, 05:36:38 AM

The site isn't operated for free. Maybe instead of the huge ad and inconvience, YOU could provide the funds.

I find them very annoying,but I guess they are necessary. I just hope that they are getting paid an appropriate amount for how intrusive they are.

3030guy · « **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2010, 05:43:02 AM »

I kinda like the one with Michelle Eichner

swordfish · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2010, 07:12:13 AM »

They sure make the X hard to find.
No good reason for that, makes me curse the product.

I see the reason for adds just not annnoying adds. Most will agree that pop-up adds are annoying.

BruceP · « **Reply #23 on:** September 09, 2010, 07:00:12 AM »

Maybe it's just my setup on the laptop but I can usually hit the x and have it closed before the video even has time to load.

Bruce

BGRooster1 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 11, 2010, 01:34:08 PM »

My only complaint is that Chevy is the sponsor.lol I must have pretty fast reflexes.I didn't know they had videos attached to the ad.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 11, 2010, 02:29:32 PM »

Quote from: BGRooster1 on September 11, 2010, 01:34:08 PM

My only complaint is that Chevy is the sponsor.lol I must have pretty fast reflexes.I didn't know they had videos attached to the ad.

THEY HAVE VIDEOS

??

George Foster · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2010, 05:20:42 AM »

I don't have a problem with the popup ads as I just click them off. What I find odd is when I take a glance at all the different forums here is how few the posts are for having 37005 members.

Mxpe78a · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2010, 09:00:58 AM »

Maybe when the advertizers realize they don't sell any Gov motors trucks or crossbows because they bother me they will move on. The internet exisisted before the pop up.

Mxpe78a · « **Reply #28 on:** September 12, 2010, 09:06:44 AM »

Quote from: George Foster on September 12, 2010, 05:20:42 AM

I don't have a problem with the popup ads as I just click them off. What I find odd is when I take a glance at all the different forums here is how few the posts are for having 37005 members.

Yes there may be that many members, but, once you become registered you can not un-register I believe there are not more than 100 active members. Register to view a clasified ad and you are amember for life.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 12, 2010, 11:07:34 AM »

Quote from: vajohn on September 12, 2010, 09:06:44 AM

Quote from: George Foster on September 12, 2010, 05:20:42 AM
I don't have a problem with the popup ads as I just click them off. What I find odd is when I take a glance at all the different forums here is how few the posts are for having 37005 members.

Yes there may be that many members, but, once you become registered you can not un-register I believe there are not more than 100 active members. Register to view a clasified ad and you are amember for life.

Boy , you missed that one by a mile , just look at the bottom of the forums and see just how many people were on today .

stimpy