I understand the need for sponsors and ad revenue, but when 13 of the first 25 posts I see are advertisements, I think it's gone too far. At that frequency, it really detracts from the fun and purpose of the forum. Am I off base?
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The advertisers are trying to survive during this time and I have no problem with that.
Side Rod
Not off-base, but I think the alternative is us paying to play.
I’m OK with the advertisements as it’s not too difficult to scroll down or click to move to page 2. These guys are trying to survive without a storefront so I’m supportive and grateful for their continued sponsorship of the Forum.
I have no problem with the advertising, it is totally necessary for this to remain a free forum.
I do not mine the advertising, in some cases I learned about new products and it helps to pay the bills.
I have no problem with the ads either. This is a very difficult time. I would also suggest that if you have the financial means and you need or want something, this is the time to buy it from one of the advertisers. We need to support the people that provide us the products for this great hobby.
I would also suggest that anyone using this forum that doesn't subscribe in print or digitally to OGR that this is the time to signup. NH Joe
Skip over them, it is very easy to do.
The ads pay the bills. Just scroll on past.
dwp425 posted:Am I off base?
I think you have your answer.
jay jay posted:The ads pay the bills. Just scroll on past.
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I would rather pay a reasonable annual fee.
Even at a time like this we can still find something to complain about. Sad
If you have the wherewithal you should be ordering something from them so later when you need something our great suppliers will be here for us.
The length and frequency of ads on TV nowadays has fully prepared me for such on forums, like this one.
I agree with all of the above......it's not a mole hill to die on.
As for ads on TV....I switch to "mute", get up to stretch, grab a snack and/or libation, drain the crankcase, give the four-legged some attention, etc., etc.... Re the forum ads?.......without a 'hook' to my personal interests in the title, they're passed by.......like billboards along the highway. And, yes, I accept their existance and necessity to the forum's health and well being.
Moving on....
KD
I LIKE THE ADDS YOU GET TO FIND OUT ABOUT SALES AND SPECIALS , THEY PAY TO KEEP THE FORUM FREE TO US THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS , KEEP THE ADVERTISING COMING . REMEMBER THIS A BUSINESS FIRST AND FOREMOST IT IS HOW THEY GET PAID ,THEY NEED A PAYCHECK JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE DOES !!!!!!! TECHMAN
I have absolutely NO issue with advertising posts or sale announcements from Forum sponsors. I very much appreciate their continued support of this Forum, making it one of the few places I’m not having to look at pop up ads (despite pop up blocker being activated on my phone) or troll posts for Amazon.
Curt
What ads ??? - no big deal
I have ordered 2 items from this weeks specials, keep em coming.
I look at them as a well targeted information block. When I need something... there it is!
Jon 
Wow. In less than 2 hours we have almost 20 posts that say they have no problem with the ads (okay, one doesn't). I'm with the "no problem" group. Sit back, relax, stay healthy.
