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.
Ads are fine and commonplace in the blog world. Go to it, GY, make a little, make a lot, make enough to get you out the ball yard from time to time.
BTW, did the Padres play last? I know there were guys dressed in Padre unis out on the field, but, did they play…
I miss the half naked women in those ads that ran on the corporate Ducksnorts days. I think they were volleyball players or something. Anyway, know what you mean. I went through the same thought process as you but ended up throwing up an ad to pay the bills. As long as your content remains unchanged by the advertisements then I dont think it matters one tad.
Bring back the half naked women. Seriously, put as many ads on here as you want. As nice as the blog looks, the look isn’t what I’m here for. As long as ads don’t replace the great content, you’re solid.
Ads are fine with me. I should probably click on them more or something. GY — do you get more money when we click on them?
Thanks, guys, for the feedback.
Nick: I appreciate the sentiment, but that actually doesn’t help me. Only click on the ads if you see something you like.