Vice Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hehe, it seems Neobond has somehow made the "Add Reply" button get blocked by adblock. Anybody else noticed this? 586774807[/snapback] Um no? I think this an issue that only you are experiencing. EDIT: I just had a thought if you moved the ad reply .gifs to the ads.neowin server people would not be able to block the whole ad server if they wanted to post on the board meaning they would have to block adverts individually meaning quite a few ads would get through to the people that use adblock on Neowin. :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586774826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borbus Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Oops, I must have accidentally added t_reply.gif to the block list. But I think that would be a good idea if you move vital images like that to ads.neowin.net. Considering the ads change often, blocking individual ads won't work very well and people will have to unblock ads.neowin.net. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586774850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 It appears people do not appreciate Neowin's contribution to their lives. They all want a free ride. Bet if you went to subscription access only they would be the first to scream. Freeloaders are the bane of a civilized world and applaud any/all efforts to curb them. They seem to take the idea 'free' speech to mean they don't have to contribute at all, not even ad clicking. This is such a trival topic. Neowin needs to generate revenue to stay online. People come here for news, help, etc and shouldn't squawk about a few ads appearing on their screen, let alone clicking an ad. This topic has finally got me off the fence and to subscribe to Neowin. It's a great site worth both our time (ad clicking) and money (subscriptions). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586774899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr3d Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I find this rather ironic :rofl: The green Google advert ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586774982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd957 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 i use no ad-blocking software of any kind. i just choose not to click on them. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586775003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 It appears people do not appreciate Neowin's contribution to their lives. They all want a free ride. Bet if you went to subscription access only they would be the first to scream. Freeloaders are the bane of a civilized world and applaud any/all efforts to curb them. They seem to take the idea 'free' speech to mean they don't have to contribute at all, not even ad clicking.This is such a trival topic. Neowin needs to generate revenue to stay online. People come here for news, help, etc and shouldn't squawk about a few ads appearing on their screen, let alone clicking an ad. This topic has finally got me off the fence and to subscribe to Neowin. It's a great site worth both our time (ad clicking) and money (subscriptions). 586774899[/snapback] While I agree with your overall statement, there are some things in your post that I have problems with. Freeloaders applaud efforts to curb them? Wrong word, I think. :unsure: Freedom of speech has nothing to do with contributing to a website. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586776460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yochanan Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 You just agreed with him, you realize. You obviously don't appreciate why this forum exists. If you can't follow the simple rules of this site, and you don't think it's a contribution to anyone, why bother coming here at all? You did read the first post? No one is telling you're not allowed to block ads, they just don't want to hear about it if you do. You said here: Right. This place is nothing but ignorant little kids and AOL-speak using 'tards that drool over Microsoft. 586643428[/snapback] I assume you're describing yourself, and you come here to socialize with like-minded people. I can't otherwise comprehend why you're here. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586778039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw2003 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I have no issues with ads on Neowin... but for petes sake please... for the love of god fix the 100% CPU / Error Message issue that occurs when loading up the front page - It's driving my nuts! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586778586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugaaru Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I use adblock , a extension on Firefox. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586778704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear5587 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Whilst I do block ads (on all sites) - because I frequently visit Neowin, and its such a great place I subscribed. My subscription will be maintained for as long as I block out ads. As far as I can say, anyone who blocks ads should have to subscribe if they want to visit Neowin.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586778816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Initially I didn't like this idea, and agreed with the approach of "It's my pc/internet/money, why should I not be allowed to what I want" But after reading some more comments about ads on tv/movies etc. I think that's a fair compromise too.... Here's a twister: If I block ads at work but not home, do I get half a warning??? :D :rofl: Sorry, couldn't help it ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586778863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 ^ just remain quiet any nothing happens. :ninja: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586778889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndoh Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 While I can see the point, I don't think that it will achieve much. If you're a user of blocking software, which isn't exactly hard to find, then this will simply annoy you. It's unlikely to make people change. Besides which, I would have though that most people are using generic regexp blocks. A better plan would be to change the text of the post, adding a short paragraph on why the user should whitelist neowin, and telling them how do so. People will remove the ads if they can, (they'd do the same with TV if they could) it's nothing personal. If you provide them with a good reason to unblock you, then you may stop them simply creating alts to post with, if they want to tell people about blocking software. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586779039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 People are missing the point of this thread; if you use an Adblocker and block ads on Neowin, just shut up about it. No one who pays for the site wants to read about it. End of point. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586779407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 While I agree with your overall statement, there are some things in your post that I have problems with.Freeloaders applaud efforts to curb them? Wrong word, I think. :unsure: Freedom of speech has nothing to do with contributing to a website. :p 586776460[/snapback] I think he meant to say "I applaud efforts to curb them." He left out a letter. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586779548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtoomuch Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I guess profits must have taken an unwanted decline to invoke such a rule... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586779684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badnewz Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I guess profits must have taken an unwanted decline to invoke such a rule... 586779684[/snapback] Bingo :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586779698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+M2Ys4U Subscriber¹ Posted November 7, 2005 Subscriber¹ Share Posted November 7, 2005 I doubt Neobond and the team were or are making any profit Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586780557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtoomuch Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 The reading comprehension skills of some of you guys is really problematic. :no: 586723381[/snapback] I would say it's more that people are completely stunned by this decision and they want to be completely sure what is and what isn't acceptable. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586780992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted November 8, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 8, 2005 I doubt Neobond and the team were or are making any profit 586780557[/snapback] I don't know specifics, but I think it's safe to say that they don't even break even. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586780999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 even break even? :unsure: does that mean no profit or even less? (keep in mind english isn't my native language) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586782057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
704 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 even break even? :unsure:does that mean no profit or even less? (keep in mind english isn't my native language) 586782057[/snapback] No gain, no loss. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586782150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 thanks raquel. that's what i meant but i just lacked a good description. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586782517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRogers Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I didn't see this unfortunately :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586824883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 For people saying it's their hardware and they can do what they want, it's Neobond's site, and he can do what he wants. If imposing a rule affects subscription so much (which according to the posts, most people support, except for a stubborn few) then he might change it. Although you own a computer, it doesn't mean you are entitled to free games, programs and internet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/389495-adblockers/page/7/#findComment-586827141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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