Ads In OP of Threads...
Hanso Togakure
What is with the advertisements that are in the OPs of threads. They just seemed to show up tonight and are very irritating.
Tark Alkerk
ermm whats with the advertisments on the side of my post?
am i going mad?
also when i use words like games in my post i get adverts as well...
i know that guru needs adverts to pay for the servers but i find it a bit intrusive..., also it slows down browsing speed 10 fold.
am i going mad?
also when i use words like games in my post i get adverts as well...
i know that guru needs adverts to pay for the servers but i find it a bit intrusive..., also it slows down browsing speed 10 fold.
Mourne
Apparently there are new advertisements on the pages now. One in the first post of every page and then some words are highlighted either advertising or giving some sort of small definition.
Not that it is a big thing but...the advertisement in the first post is kind of annoying, and having random words highlighted is just...well random.
What is everyones thoughts on the new advertisements?
Not that it is a big thing but...the advertisement in the first post is kind of annoying, and having random words highlighted is just...well random.
What is everyones thoughts on the new advertisements?
Bowman Artemis
So I haven't just got spyware or something? This is really irritating.
JR
It's just a test I believe, can't say at this point whether it will remain.
Feminist Terrorist
Ads IN the threads is/are extremely intrusive and, to me at least, very unwelcome.
Juicey Shake
hopefully it goes, I don't want to stop coming here >_<
Winterclaw
/me doesn't like this new feature
*Warks angerily
*Warks angerily
fenix
I thought it was just me, this is crazy. I hate the ads, especially the ones that highlight words, they just get in the way and make me even LESS interested in clicking.
Lasareth
Yes this was implemented as part of a site change. Please leave all types of feedback on it for us to assess.
Tark Alkerk
well i have seen it before on the guru home page a few times, the adverts that are highlighted in green that is, they ddn't stay for very long
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also noticed that Guild Wiki did this at one time, theirs didn't stat for very long either...xD.
-edit it may just me but the time it takes to edit has increases by quite a bit longer than usual.
,also noticed that Guild Wiki did this at one time, theirs didn't stat for very long either...xD.
-edit it may just me but the time it takes to edit has increases by quite a bit longer than usual.
Wrath Of Dragons
hmmmm. is my adblocker that good? I havnt seen ANYTHING
Lord Aro
(lmao!! highlighted that word, search for rival products anyone? )--> Wow, I didn't know Gaile Gray supported RBC Avion Visa. I should get one now since it must be cool, seeing as she's the one next to the image.
Gaile Gray supports some random thing?
Guess I'll be making generic, "I do not support the advertisement in this post." messages now on any that show one. Or pull out my trusty ad blocker again. Or the other choice.
Gaile Gray supports some random thing?
Guess I'll be making generic, "I do not support the advertisement in this post." messages now on any that show one. Or pull out my trusty ad blocker again. Or the other choice.
arcanemacabre
I severely dislike this. So far, I have been supportive of GWG ads, and occasionally click on the banner at the top, ya know, the one out of the way but still noticeable. Now? Well, I just installed the script blocker for FF. Didn't want to do it, but I had to.
The ad in the posts, and the hotlink crap is way too intrusive and annoying, so away it goes. Get rid of it, and I'll get rid of my script blocker and go back to supporting GWG.
The ad in the posts, and the hotlink crap is way too intrusive and annoying, so away it goes. Get rid of it, and I'll get rid of my script blocker and go back to supporting GWG.
kzap
yep its a test, this is exactly what were looking for give us feedback suggestions, how to make it less intrusive, i know the tribal fusion ads are annoying
give us feedback suggestions, how to make it less intrusive, i know the tribal fusion ads are annoying
Cebe
Quote:
Originally Posted by kzap
yep its a test, this is exactly what were looking for give us feedback suggestions, how to make it less intrusive, i know the tribal fusion ads are annoying
You could possibly make it less intrusive by coming around to all our homes and sticking huge billboards up behind our PCs and sticking well known company logos on all our keyboard buttons! Please Please do not keep those irritating "ask.com" links. Every time I move the mouse across the screen loads pop up and it is so so irritating. It also makes me considerably less likely to click on them...therefore the adverts do not work!
give us feedback suggestions, how to make it less intrusive, i know the tribal fusion ads are annoying
You could possibly make it less intrusive by coming around to all our homes and sticking huge billboards up behind our PCs and sticking well known company logos on all our keyboard buttons! Please Please do not keep those irritating "ask.com" links. Every time I move the mouse across the screen loads pop up and it is so so irritating. It also makes me considerably less likely to click on them...therefore the adverts do not work!
Arkantos
Feedback - Keep ads out of posts. They get in the way, are very annoying and mess up posts.
arcanemacabre
I have a suggestion:
Have an option somewhere on the site where we (the forumites) can give donations for site upkeep in exchange for special titles under our name. Seriously, is this possible? I've been looking everywhere on how to contribute, but I can't find anything. So, ya know, if it's there, maybe make it a lot more noticeable.
I'd love to contribute. I seriously think a lot of us would. This is a great site, and I'm sure we all want to see it do well. I just don't think littering it with ads is going to make it any better.
Have an option somewhere on the site where we (the forumites) can give donations for site upkeep in exchange for special titles under our name. Seriously, is this possible? I've been looking everywhere on how to contribute, but I can't find anything. So, ya know, if it's there, maybe make it a lot more noticeable.
I'd love to contribute. I seriously think a lot of us would. This is a great site, and I'm sure we all want to see it do well. I just don't think littering it with ads is going to make it any better.
Tetris L
The green links in forum threads are very obtrusive and annoying. For me personally it is simply unacceptable that something I wrote is altered without my approval to become an advertisement. If these green links aren't removed, I'll stop posting on the GWGuru forums and look for a new home, period. I'd hate to do so, because the GWGuru forums are clearly the best GW forums on the internet. Please, there must be other, better ways to advertise. I don't mind banners all over the place. But pop-ups and ad links in editorial content or forums are a no-no.
Havelock
The ads are just annoying. Keep advertising out of forum posts.
Manic Smile
I'm fine with asking for donations but I will stop using this site if this type of add presists. I dont' like having to worry about clicking something inadvertently.
Tetris L
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Aro
Didn't see that yet. That CLEARLY crosses the line!!
Zakarr
What ads? I don't see anything. 
Manic Smile
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetris L
Didn't see that yet. That CLEARLY crosses the line!! http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/n...eply&p=2123748
So when I extend myself beyond my ability to repay using that credit card I can blame Gaile Gray and sue her for $10,000,000 in emotional damage.
LMAO...hey Tetris your name is an add...that's soooo lame
Whispering Siren
Way too intrusive and super-annoying. I vote this test ends, please.
Kitharin
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Originally Posted by Juicey Shake
hopefully it goes, I don't want to stop coming here >_<
QFT
eugh. those green links have to be the most annoying thing ive seen on theis forum, appart from the adds in the OPs. I hope the are removed
eugh. those green links have to be the most annoying thing ive seen on theis forum, appart from the adds in the OPs. I hope the are removed
Arkantos
If these ads do stay, Many many people will probably be leaving guru.
Vilaptca
Aww...I don't want to go back to GWOnline...
Seriously, the ads are dumb. Its very annoying when reading threads.
If you really want me to click on the links more just make all the top banner ads those ones with the games. I'll go crazy playing those for you if it removes these stupid ones that appear in our posts.
Seriously, the ads are dumb. Its very annoying when reading threads.
If you really want me to click on the links more just make all the top banner ads those ones with the games. I'll go crazy playing those for you if it removes these stupid ones that appear in our posts.
kzap
what do you guys find less intrusive the rectangle ad or the green text links?
zidergirl
Awful sorry
I understand you may need to support the site with advertising but agree many people will be leaving because of these adverts in the forums.
I hate the pop up that appears from nowhere in the middle of the page too .
I find them intrusive and take my mind / eye off of what I am here looking at and reading.
I understand you may need to support the site with advertising but agree many people will be leaving because of these adverts in the forums.
I hate the pop up that appears from nowhere in the middle of the page too .
I find them intrusive and take my mind / eye off of what I am here looking at and reading.
Ondo
Please stop the insanity.
The adds in the first post of every page, annoying as all heck.
The green underlining of certain words in all post, very distracting.
I would even be more happy to start a paypal account and contribute money to you to take this crap off, then to stay here a continue to put up with it.
P.S. If plan on a contribution thing, please try to get something that accepts CCs. I really don't want a paypal account either.
The adds in the first post of every page, annoying as all heck.
The green underlining of certain words in all post, very distracting.
I would even be more happy to start a paypal account and contribute money to you to take this crap off, then to stay here a continue to put up with it.
P.S. If plan on a contribution thing, please try to get something that accepts CCs. I really don't want a paypal account either.
Tark Alkerk
Quote:
Originally Posted by kzap
what do you guys find less intrusive the rectangle ad or the green text links?
i really can't decide, i don't like either, but i think that the rectangle is more intrusive if i yeah had to pick one, its like the video adverts on the side of videos on places like gametraillers, you try and watch the video and there is an animated ad in the corner which is slowing the whole thing down and you can't turrn it off or stop it.
Emik
Remove them both but if i need to choose one being less anooying it's the rectangle piece of codswallop...
That can be ignored, but the green text...
/me starts pulling his hair
That can be ignored, but the green text...
/me starts pulling his hair
Gonzo
The ads in the OP can be ignored more easily as the green text links which I really dislike.
fenix
Yeah, the hyperlinks in the middle of posts is definately the worst one. The OP ad thing isn't so bad, as you don't see it in almost EVERY SINGLE POST. I think ditch the green ones...it's real real annoying...
strcpy
I'm willing to bet you could mostly get along with the adds in the first post of every page.
Annoying? Yes, very much so. But it's not *that* uncommon to see it. Sometimes they can even provide some amusement when their content is ironic (say, for instance, a Microsoft add in an anti-Microsoft post).
However, the inline linking on words? Horrid. It's my writing, even if the EULA states you guys own all I write here (never really payed attention). It will drive many away - not only posters but it is irritating to readers as well. Plus it is intrusive and everywhere. At the least the adds are only at the top of each page.
My guess would be that you will loose more than you can gain from the inline word links (and given that "guild wars" links to online money purchasing agents you my even loose your status with Anet). While I'm sure you need to pay for bandwidth, that is a good way to "solve' that problem (no readers == no bandwidth issues), however I do not think that is your preferred solution.
As to the initial adds - I dunno. They do not really bother me and I figure most that are complaining will not leave.
Annoying? Yes, very much so. But it's not *that* uncommon to see it. Sometimes they can even provide some amusement when their content is ironic (say, for instance, a Microsoft add in an anti-Microsoft post).
However, the inline linking on words? Horrid. It's my writing, even if the EULA states you guys own all I write here (never really payed attention). It will drive many away - not only posters but it is irritating to readers as well. Plus it is intrusive and everywhere. At the least the adds are only at the top of each page.
My guess would be that you will loose more than you can gain from the inline word links (and given that "guild wars" links to online money purchasing agents you my even loose your status with Anet). While I'm sure you need to pay for bandwidth, that is a good way to "solve' that problem (no readers == no bandwidth issues), however I do not think that is your preferred solution.
As to the initial adds - I dunno. They do not really bother me and I figure most that are complaining will not leave.
Manic Smile
agreed green text must go
and this thread needs to be more visible
and this thread needs to be more visible
Thallandor
To the green linky text:
NO JUST NO.
NO JUST NO.
kzap
ok inline ads are off if youre loggedin
Tark Alkerk
woot green things are gone
thank you kzap
thank you kzap