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**lil_dcb7** · 12-15-2005, 10:52 PM

running a website isnt cheap at all people. IM sure some of you know this. I do first hand, and it was all in the persuit of profit and revenue. This site is a non-profit site! Can you imagine all the money Steve had to give out of his own pockets to keep this place up?! Be grateful that this site is here for us tuners. Not a goddamn thing is changing. Only ads... and its not like your bombarded with pop ups. christ. Please. be happy they arent forcing you guys to pay like what almost happened that while back. Im sure those wouldnt mind... but im also sure you wouldnt mind using that extra cash for you kids/car mods/ FOOD etc...

**JaK FRoSTWhiTE** · 12-15-2005, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by Kanibus

It's not too bad, but I think it looks really out of place where it is, I think a better place for it would be at the top right hand corner of the screen, beside the CB7Tuner.com logo..

I think it should be right under the CB7tuner banner...

**lil_dcb7** · 12-15-2005, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by JaK FRoSTWhiTE

I think it should be right under the CB7tuner banner...

i vote next to it

**JaK FRoSTWhiTE** · 12-15-2005, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by lil_dcb7

i vote next to it

Next to it would make the page too wide, we'll have to scroll over.
I dont like that idea too much...

**cp[mike]** · 12-15-2005, 10:55 PM

top right is also a good idea, thats what i suggested, but thats going to require more searching thru code to get it to fit right. still a possibility though.

at least its not those flashing annoying ones, its color matched and is targeted towards whatever the thread is about, it has some pretty accurately targeted links...

and cmon, one of the links it has goes to ebay.com/jdm... most of the people here probably go to that link anyway, now its just pasted up at the top. and deever makes money from it, hehe.

**91accord4door** · 12-15-2005, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by cp[mike]

top right is also a good idea, thats what i suggested, but thats going to require more searching thru code to get it to fit right. still a possibility though.

at least its not those flashing annoying ones, its color matched and is targeted towards whatever the thread is about, it has some pretty accurately targeted links...

true...i hate the ones that give you siesures.

**ACC0RD22** · 12-15-2005, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Kanibus

It's not too bad, but I think it looks really out of place where it is, I think a better place for it would be at the top right hand corner of the screen, beside the CB7Tuner.com logo..

I agree . . . I dont really mind them at all

**lil_dcb7** · 12-15-2005, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by cp[mike]

top right is also a good idea, thats what i suggested, but thats going to require more searching thru code to get it to fit right. still a possibility though.

at least its not those flashing annoying ones, its color matched and is targeted towards whatever the thread is about, it has some pretty accurately targeted links...

thank god it isnt like those ads that appear inbetween posts.. christ those are annoying..

**PRIMOCB7** · 12-15-2005, 10:59 PM

it does take $$$ to run this forum.. and whateva helps deever, so be it. we're lucky enough mike was willing to take the responsibilities of running this site even after all the

thats been taking place as of late.

cb7tuner will continue to grow AND so will expenses.. welcome to the real world boys and girls.

**Accord R33** · 12-15-2005, 11:00 PM

i think google adwords are great. they are not obnoxious and distracting, they are text only,and at the same time can yeild some fairly decent revenue.

i do agree that the top right would be a better place for it though.

to this I say "its about damn time"

now we need an official cb7tuner wiki....

**92accordlxtuner** · 12-15-2005, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by JaK FRoSTWhiTE

I just noticed that....what the heck is going on?

seriously who the fuck cares.

would you rather pay to post? i think not!

enjoy the community!

adding cb7tuner to WIKI would be cool too!

**Chan_Man** · 12-15-2005, 11:02 PM

As long its not those flash ads, annoying jingle ads, etc I'm fine with it. Now we need a Forum Feedback/Suggestions/Questions thread.

**aero** · 12-15-2005, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by Chan_Man

I think this forum is changing.

You are right the forum is changing... changing for the better. We would like to keep the website free as long as possible, for some a mandatory fee is nothing, but for others, it might mean lunch for a day.

The small google ad is nothing to worry about as it isnt crazy and annoying like many of them. The website does cost quite a bit to keep running, and that cost will only continue to grow as the website does. If you dont like seeing the ad, just blink while scrolling down, and you wont see it. If you want to help out a little bit more, just click on one of the links in the ad when you are bored or have a minute, clicking on it and letting that page load shows that the banner is working on the site, and may increase what is paid out to help with the site.

**deevergote** · 12-15-2005, 11:13 PM

Sorry for the ads. If I can move them up next to the logo, I will. I haven't figured that out yet (took me about 3 hours to figure out what I did so far!)

Those who know me know that I'm 25 with a mortgage, wedding plans, 3 cars, and now the expense of this site. I WILL NOT let this site go down because I fall on hard times! Therefore, I'm trying to make it self-sufficient. The Google ads, which sometimes will actually show good stuff, are the best way to do it. I talked to Boske over at HondaHookUp.com (another site I'm a part of) and he said that the Google ads are the best. They support the board, and they aren't all that intrusive. I'll try to place them a little better, if I can.

When Steve started this board, he was totally against ads. He was the entire time he was in charge, and I'm sure he's not thrilled to see them now. Still, the board cost him about $15 a month when it started. It's not about $100 a month, and the costs will only go up as we grow.

Mark, I know there were a lot of very generous people who donated over the past year. However, the $850 or so that was generated from that "donation drive" has already been spent by Steve. All I got was the last few days of November, and the first 15 days of December. I paid the bills today.

Donations would still be more than welcome, but I don't want to rely on a select few giving individuals. When Member A gives a buttload of money, Member B gives a couple bucks, and Member C just goes along for the ride, there is room for resentment. If you want to throw me a couple bucks, by all means... I would be forever grateful. If you don't care to, then just click on a few ads, or simply ignore them...

I give you all my word that I will not pollute this site with flashy banner ads and in-text links (like H-T) I regret having to implement advertising, but I promise to keep it as out of the way as possible!

**Accord R33** · 12-15-2005, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by aero3685

If you want to help out a little bit more, just click on one of the links in the ad when you are bored or have a minute, clicking on it and letting that page load shows that the banner is working on the site, and may increase what is paid out to help with the site.

seriously guys. clickin on those links as often as possible is as good as sending cold hard cash donations

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