Forum: Rants
Topic: Ads
started by: Lizzy
Posted by Lizzy on May 19 2000,12:48
I just want to say that ads with Java applets fucking suck. Having to load Java cause of an ad I won't even click is stupid.
Posted by marc c on May 19 2000,15:30
Especially since they're probably annoying as hell, such as that monkey one.------------------
-marcc
< lmao.cjb.net - funny pictures >.
Posted by Bob_Cannibal on May 19 2000,15:36
Unnessicary java should be banned. that monkey can EAT SHIT, MOTHERFUCKER!
Posted by veistran on May 19 2000,18:41
bad ads
1) pop-ups (1 that pops up once and ONLY once is acceptable but not appreciated and very unlikely to be clicked)
2) java using ones (java that doesn't add functionality to the site is less than worthless)
3) flash (same as java)
good ads
1) if you really really want your ads clicked, I went to this one website that automatically puts a very large blank space in the page until you click an ad.
2) un-obtrusive banners placed at the top of a page are also ok
3) seperate page with all the banners you want is also good (only if I don't HAVE to go to it, if I do I'll usually say fuck off to it)Anymore? Oh and that Monkey can DIE! DIE NOW! ------------------
Veistran I have no room to park my tanks.
Posted by Lizzy on May 19 2000,18:52
Java applets should only be used for games (like on Yahoo) or a very few other exceptions. Very few.
Posted by Hellraiser on May 20 2000,05:05
Worse than that is ads that load popup windows or flash movies, fucking waste of time since I am even less likely to click on them.
Posted by TonyDennis on May 20 2000,11:48
They can be used for everything EXCEPT advertisments in my opinion. ;)-Tony ------------------
< w00t >.
Posted by Lizzy on May 20 2000,11:52
BS! Are you saying it's ok to use that crappy menu applet in FrontPage 98 that makes gradients to the left and right of the text? You've all seen it, and you know you hate it.
Posted by The Only on May 20 2000,14:36
IMO the easiest way to deal with stupid banner ads is to block them. for an easy to use program try < www.adsubtract.com > ------------------
As an engineer, you'll only ever use three things you learned in physics.
1) Newtons Law
2)Ohms Law
3) you can't push on a rope.
Posted by TonyDennis on May 20 2000,19:37
Not if he's being payed on a 50c-per-click basis. I never click the banners, I hate them (especially this battlefield earth one, that movie looks like shit!). So, does that mean I'm stealing from him? If so, sorry, but I'm not clicking those lame ads ;P-Tony ------------------
< w00t >.
Posted by Lizzy on May 20 2000,19:45
Yea, honestly, these UGO ads are kinda gay. I used to click some that actually looked interesting, but that was before UGO. These ones are almost all ads that have Marilyn Manson on them.
Posted by TonyDennis on May 20 2000,20:33
Hahaha, cr0 isn't going to get money from UGO if they come and read these forums. Well, either that or they'll get some good ads!-Tony ------------------
< w00t >.
Posted by Kolben on May 21 2000,03:12
"She wants you to be a heavyweight"...It's tempting to click it, but I'm affraid that I the instance I do it I'll recieve an infinite amount of spam in my mailbox. I HATE SPAM!
Posted by marc c on May 21 2000,05:20
The problem with ad-filtering software is that it means the site owner doesn't get paid, while you still get the content.So essentially you are stealing from cr0bar. ------------------
-marcc
< lmao.cjb.net - funny pictures >.
Posted by incubus on May 22 2000,00:04
One day, when The Karmic Bank Balance In The Sky has sent out all it's bailiffs, that FSCKing Monkey will get it's due. And raise your hand if you wanna be at the front of the queue?I think cr0bar said it all in the Matrix parody ... "It's those porn popups. I feel saturated by them" Hell yeah! Do they really think we're gonna click _any_ of the fscking links in those stupid bastard popup boxes? I nearly fly into a blind rage every time I end up on someone's damn Tripod site. Ah, well. ------------------
-- incubus
As I chase the leaves like the words I never find ...
Posted by L33T_h4x0r_d00d on Dec. 03 2000,18:34
JESUS CHRIST THIS LOOKS NEW.... OH WAIT.....ITS JUST REALLY FUCKING OLD. WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO YOU PEOPLE ARNT YOU MAD ANY MORE. I WANT MORE THOUGHT PROVOKING RANTS. PUT THE EGG NOG DOWN AND PICK UP THE WHISKEY. GET FUCKING MAD ABOUT SOMETHING------------------
Im busy....poking people...in the eye....with pointy things....while on fire....repeatedly
Posted by cr0bar on Dec. 03 2000,19:35
I don't get paid per click. CPC is for really low-traffic sites. Not that I'm slashdot, but I have better options than CPC.------------------
"Everyone's favorite implement for any task"
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Posted by Jynx on Dec. 05 2000,18:26
Actually, we're containing our anger so that Santa Claus will give us everything on our Christmas lists, and our family will invite us over and serve us free food. Then after the new year, we'll unleash all of our pent-up anger in an emotional torrent that will crisp the eyebrows of anyone reading our posts.At least, that's my plan. 
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--Jynx We do not make software "releases" -- our software escapes, leaving a bloody trail of desginers and quality assurance people in it's wake...
Posted by askheaves on Dec. 06 2000,20:43
quote:
Originally posted by L33T_h4x0r_d00d:
Ive been drinking.... and i think im responsible for the severed arm on the floor. Gee i hope its not mine......
Jesus! Start a little early today?
It can't be but, what? 2PM when you posted that? Get a life! Start around 10AM like I did through most of college.
Posted by L33T_h4x0r_d00d on Dec. 07 2000,05:14
I hate santa claus always spreading joy and cheerfulness. I dont even know why they call it joy. I dont like it when he touches me in my special place. Ive been drinking.... and i think im responsible for the severed arm on the floor. Gee i hope its not mine...... ------------------
Im busy....poking people...in the eye....with pointy things....while on fire....repeatedly
Posted by SileNceR on Dec. 11 2000,07:08
hmm tripod sux, but you can get rid of those ads if you are _unfortunate_ enough to have a tripod page..
heres how:
add this line to all your pages source
<script>function open.window{}</script>------------------
m00
Posted by MinscBoo on Dec. 23 2000,02:28
I think java fucking rules. If you are making a website, java is a fantastic way to add interactivity, functionality, and fun to them. Without java, and even javascript, webpages wouldnt be as fun as they are.
Posted by Cyclone on Jan. 02 2001,22:05
I hate the damn Xoom pages...that bar at the top just ruins my entire browsing experiance...well uh almost------------------
-Sometimes a dagger in the dark is more effective than a hundred swords at dawn. -Officio Assassinonium
Posted by kuru on Jan. 02 2001,22:51
without java, webpages would have to rely on content.i know that this is a scary concept, but it's hTml, not hGml (hyper graphics markup language). or maybe we should just change the name of it. ------------------
kuru
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