So, I’ve been struggling with this whole advertising thing. The world has changed a lot since Ducksnorts first launched in September 1997, and so has the World Wide Web.

I’ve thrown a few ads up on the site to try and help recoup some of my expenses. I’ve got a good job that pays the bills, so it’s not like I’m hurting for money. And I appreciate all of you who have donated to the cause.

That said, I don’t ever want anyone who reads and participates in the discussion to feel compelled to support Ducksnorts financially. If dropping a tip floats your boat, great; if not, great. Whatever works for you. Seriously, we’re cool either way, because you’re already making a significant contribution by being here.

On the other hand, I figure if advertisers are willing to pay me to spread their word (so long as it’s something I can live with), who am I to argue? The flip side of that is the impact these ads have on you. I will not sacrifice the look or content of the blog to make a buck.

And as someone who is hypersensitive to being bombarded with ads, the last thing I want to do is screw up the experience here at Ducksnorts for the folks who matter, i.e., all y’all. So if you ever see an advertisement that bothers you, or you just think the whole thing is starting to stink a little (or a lot), I’d appreciate it if you’d drop me a line and let me know.

Because as much as I like getting what amounts to a free cup of coffee every month or so, if it’s pissing folks off, I’ll buy my own damn coffee.

Thanks for listening.