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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2008 1:09:57 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse We have an opportunity to run an advertising campaign involving floating ads of an online car dealer. We typically do not allow any floating ads or pop-ups but if this was capped a maximum of one ad per user per day would it be acceptable? We were Yes - Run the campaign No Way - No floating ads Not sure Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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We have an opportunity to run an advertising campaign involving floating ads of an online car dealer. We typically do not allow any floating ads or pop-ups but if this was capped a maximum of one ad per user per day would it be acceptable? We were
Yes - Run the campaign
No Way - No floating ads
Not sure

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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rainbowdancer69 All-Star Author Richmond Posts:535 Points:41,190 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2008 11:50:03 AM Ignore rainbowdancer69 Report Abuse nO FLOATING ADS PLEASE
XS Angel Rookie Author Chicago Posts:2 Points:21,215 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2008 4:21:02 PM Ignore XS Angel Report Abuse ValetMom says that the Firefox adblockers would stop the floater ads. However, both my home and office computers are running Firefox 2.0.12 and the floats get through all the time. And I have stopped going to sites because of them. I'd rather pay a membership fee to use the site than be subjected to floats.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2008 2:40:00 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse No please don't do it. As you can see from the response to this question, We don't want it . thanks.
luv2sleep Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,380 Points:103,320 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:42:07 AM Ignore luv2sleep Report Abuse Internet site purity is a virtue. Take away power from "The Man" don't cave to ads. "We just want to be free to ride our machines without interference from The Man"
LexusGirlVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,070 Points:78,570 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2008 8:50:23 AM Ignore LexusGirlVA Report Abuse NO WAY
Jaloopyjoe All-Star Author Chicago Posts:700 Points:120,820 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2008 7:40:25 AM Ignore Jaloopyjoe Report Abuse text deleted NO!
MUSTANGSRUS Champion Author Ontario Posts:7,558 Points:1,544,315 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2008 9:30:04 AM Ignore MUSTANGSRUS Report Abuse Absolutely not. It would cheapen what you do. ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
LeftLane1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:13,946 Points:1,863,490 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2008 4:40:49 PM Ignore LeftLane1 Report Abuse NO, NO, no, No, Noo, NO.....NONONONONONONONONONOnononono, Please do NOT.
Harley Dave Rookie Author Jacksonville Posts:82 Points:404,505 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2008 12:32:05 PM Ignore Harley Dave Report Abuse Nope don't want to see any.
koshV Veteran Author Detroit Posts:480 Points:104,510 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2008 7:59:37 PM Ignore koshV Report Abuse flotaing ads, gah no way
shywang Rookie Author Rhode Island Posts:16 Points:4,555 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2008 6:55:25 PM Ignore shywang Report Abuse No Way - No floating ads
fishermanAZ Rookie Author Arizona Posts:25 Points:779,760 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2008 4:09:02 PM Ignore fishermanAZ Report Abuse No thank you
LeftLane1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:13,946 Points:1,863,490 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2008 4:21:49 PM Ignore LeftLane1 Report Abuse This would hinder my participation, which is currently daily. I sometimes (typically) access from work, sometimes from home. At work POP UP and Additional advertising MAY GET THE SITE PUT ON A "NOT AVAILABLE LIST" (banned list) which would severely hinder my prompt Price Reporting and other participation. I voted against this. The active-x above and side adds could even be a problem. I hope you don't ruin what we have, letting our great success so far, spell our doom in the future. I usually will not EVER shop with companies whose ads are in an anoying fashion, style, media also (pop-up, radio, whatever..)
ValetMom Champion Author Raleigh Posts:19,940 Points:1,476,660 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2008 2:48:56 PM Ignore ValetMom Report Abuse I see no problem with running the ad. i have firefox's adblocker so i wouldn't see it anyway. I dont see any ads on the site now.
24541 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,109 Points:1,792,840 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2008 8:52:25 PM Ignore 24541 Report Abuse never
Benjay Sophomore Author Florida Posts:178 Points:261,050 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2008 8:42:18 PM Ignore Benjay Report Abuse No way!!
silveralpha Rookie Author Akron Posts:39 Points:76,725 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2008 4:16:11 PM Ignore silveralpha Report Abuse Yah, I have adblock and popup blockers, and banner ad blockers too. I do not like being solicited without my permission, and all of those gimmicks are exactly that - you are captive audience unless you can out-smart them and block the ads. How would they like us waving signs in their face, say, while they were having dinner? It is already infesting TV, radio, and cable (used to be ad-free, cable did, so was worth paying for). Some places even have the supreme nerve to demand money for their formerly free services, in order to be spared the worst of these visual parasites. Netzero comes to mind. Juno used to require you to consent to being spied on, which of course was revenue for them later. I would HATE for this site to get messed up like that. Letting one ad in opens the way for future ads. After all - ya allowed it once. Now, if the money is a must to support the site, normal ads, not animated, floating or pop-ups would be OK. Ditto, if allowed for supporting some charity like MADD, or driver safety programs. Like no-talkie-while-drivee, or something. lol.
24541 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,109 Points:1,792,840 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2008 12:31:25 PM Ignore 24541 Report Abuse No way! Those things suck.
armstrmb Champion Author Houston Posts:10,554 Points:2,089,155 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2008 12:04:09 PM Ignore armstrmb Report Abuse I keep the pop-up blocker on at all times; therefore, I wouldn't ever see the ads. I would be surprised if most of your subscribers are not also blocking pop-up ads.
PelicansFan Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,585 Points:2,431,805 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 11:51:54 PM Ignore PelicansFan Report Abuse I HATE("HATE" BAD WORD) Floating AD's they are a nuicense. They don't stay in one place. But the Money divided among 5,10,15 or 20 winners would be cool. I also agree with >throttle<.
rainbowdancer69 All-Star Author Richmond Posts:535 Points:41,190 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:10:51 PM Ignore rainbowdancer69 Report Abuse NO,NO,NO,NO,NO
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2008 5:58:57 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse Only if the revenue from the ad is needed to keep this site afloat.
nyuknyuk49 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:13,676 Points:2,760,890 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2008 5:47:25 AM Ignore nyuknyuk49 Report Abuse yes
tkomonkuto Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:33 Points:146,740 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2008 5:44:15 AM Ignore tkomonkuto Report Abuse A prize would be nice.
searchn4adeal Veteran Author Virginia Posts:319 Points:67,905 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2008 8:02:46 PM Ignore searchn4adeal Report Abuse just as long it doesn't affect my computer
AceyDeucy Rookie Author Ontario Posts:11 Points:43,520 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 9:13:46 PM Ignore AceyDeucy Report Abuse My Firefox browser blocks pop-ups and floating ads so it wouldn't bother me....if I see an ad I don't want to see again, I use 'Adblock Plus' to eliminate further ads from the sending domain. Nice Addon to Firefox!
shywang Rookie Author Rhode Island Posts:16 Points:4,555 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 12:17:50 PM Ignore shywang Report Abuse As long as it doesn't harm my computer
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 11:14:28 AM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse Never allow floating adds, pop-up adds. All they do is mess up my cumputer by installling tracking cookies
eskala Rookie Author Ontario Posts:12 Points:90,540 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 9:30:10 AM Ignore eskala Report Abuse I don't mind if a prize would be awarded
NatureBoyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,355 Points:1,294,750 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 11:30:09 PM Ignore NatureBoyKY Report Abuse Never allow floating adds, pop-up adds, adds that have noise/play music, or have movement. Never! Never! Never! Never! Bring back the internet before it got comercial, when it was a different place.
vwbuck Rookie Author Ohio Posts:89 Points:310,780 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 10:59:07 PM Ignore vwbuck Report Abuse Don't really care one way or the other.
KenPone Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,336 Points:1,317,025 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2008 8:05:24 PM Ignore KenPone Report Abuse Have some pity on us that use old computers and dial-up access. My computer is slow enough the way it is, and floating ads just drag it down that much more. That said, my vote is not just no, but %$#@! NO!
Yvesgasbuddy All-Star Author Dallas Posts:564 Points:17,795 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2008 2:07:11 PM Ignore Yvesgasbuddy Report Abuse One a day would be no big deal, because you can just close that ONE... it's when they get outta control that they become annoying. Plus I also have a pop up blocker. : )
bucksfan89 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:79 Points:315,700 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2008 9:20:34 PM Ignore bucksfan89 Report Abuse Fine by me, because I have pop up blocker. Hey, you guys need to make money, so go for it.
Janesdaddy Rookie Author Washington Posts:3 Points:1,260 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2008 7:43:05 PM Ignore Janesdaddy Report Abuse What ads? If one uses Firefox with Adblock Plus, it's not a problem, they never appear anyway. Get them from here ---> http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ and here ---> http://adblockplus.org/en/installation [Edited by: Janesdaddy at 2/12/2008 8:43:58 PM EST]
sdslim Champion Author Florida Posts:1,889 Points:1,710,050 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2008 12:27:58 PM Ignore sdslim Report Abuse I think you made the right choice.
Tex1 Rookie Author Columbia Posts:76 Points:467,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2008 10:58:36 AM Ignore Tex1 Report Abuse OK by me if it helps generate monies for this site..
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2008 8:19:22 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse Don't want any pop-ups anywhere, any time. If forced to accept pop-ups, consider me NO LONGER INTERESTED IN GAS BUDDY or NewJerseyGasPrices.com. The $5,000 would be nice but I am ABSOLUTELY NOT INTERESTED in unrequested pop-ups.
FastAndy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,496 Points:1,984,500 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2008 1:32:05 PM Ignore FastAndy Report Abuse It is fine as long as there is no sound and you can still get rid of it. Thanks for asking us.
doverdude Rookie Author Delaware Posts:24 Points:47,475 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2008 11:23:02 PM Ignore doverdude Report Abuse If it's advertising one ad a day that would be OK. I think it's a great idea to give the money away! Then I can afford to buy gas and travel a little futher away from home!!
DC Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2008 3:58:07 PM Ignore DC Report Abuse Thanks for the insight everyone! We hate those intrusive ads more than anyone but thought we would throw out the opportunity to the members. In any case we have opted to continue to keep the site clean, and avoid any intrusive ads including all popups, popunders and floating ads. [Edited by: DC at 2/7/2008 6:23:27 PM EST]
Gasns Champion Author New York Posts:5,959 Points:1,104,075 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2008 8:59:19 PM Ignore Gasns Report Abuse I wouldn't mind taking a chance at $5000+, even if I am annoyed for 10seconds.
clutchcargo Sophomore Author North Carolina Posts:236 Points:579,345 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2008 8:40:21 AM Ignore clutchcargo Report Abuse As long as the prizes are free gas cards, and there are plenty of them. Would you give these away on chance or on merit? Your Buddy, Clutch
Bob1024 Rookie Author New York Posts:48 Points:120,750 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2008 4:52:41 PM Ignore Bob1024 Report Abuse I agree if the site does not need the revenue than we should stay away from any of these floating ads. If you are only doing it to be able to give away 1 or even several large cash prize I say NO! Unless you guarantee that I’m going to win it, and I know that isn’t going to happen not with my luck. I could be in a drawing with 2 people in it me and myself and still not going to win I’m a contributor not a winner.
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2008 12:48:41 PM Ignore throttle Report Abuse No way (unless the survival of the site depends on the revenue)
FastAndy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,496 Points:1,984,500 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2008 11:46:19 PM Ignore FastAndy Report Abuse One a day that has no sound to it and the ad can be deleted is OK. But don't keep adding these things and make this site unbearable and unusable.
dkeigley Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,893 Points:2,290,310 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2008 11:22:21 PM Ignore dkeigley Report Abuse While I like the idea of a larger prize giveaway, I'm sure it would attract new members, I'm strongly against floating ads. In my experience more and more of them include non-mutable audio. There's little more annoying than to be quietly at your computer when all of a sudden an ad comes blaring out unannounced at full volume. I imagine it would be even worse if you were at work.
DLL66 Veteran Author Nashville Posts:377 Points:411,840 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2008 12:51:42 PM Ignore DLL66 Report Abuse No. I don't like advertisements when I'm on the internet.
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,012 Points:3,164,540 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2008 7:45:19 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse PLEASE don't.
bullworth Champion Author St. Louis Posts:12,211 Points:2,093,945 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2008 7:27:08 AM Ignore bullworth Report Abuse The site is bad enough with the flashing ads. Floating ads will only make the site look worse.
24541 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,109 Points:1,792,840 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2008 5:09:59 PM Ignore 24541 Report Abuse Floating ads are very annoying.
drtrouble Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,709 Points:162,800 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2008 4:39:42 PM Ignore drtrouble Report Abuse Do you need the money to maintain the site?