Remove the Ads on MPC! [Archive]

luck777jojo

14th February 2006, 06:05

Okay i know quite a few of you have been "unhappy" with the ads, so..... I'm doing what I can to compromise with you guys.

If you want the ads removed click the green link on top of the page (in the navbar) and subscribe. I know it costs money but we have to pay for the server so either we get the server money from the ads or we get them by subscriptions.

The system is automated and worked inthe tests I ran so it should not have problems, but if you experience a problem with not getting a subscription or something e-mail me (forward) the paypal receipt you get and I will set up your subscription manually.

Remember this will remove the ads for your account only, so you need to be logged in to not get the ads.

Oh and for unregistered users I am going to suggest you register and start posting then your ad frequency will drop by alot ;)

No1uKnow

14th February 2006, 06:27

hopefully it kicks up the subscriber count, good idea luck, more people will see it.

Ads dont bug me, I click them to support yall, hopefully it will stress the importance of clicking the ads.

luck777jojo

14th February 2006, 07:57

well it's just that lots of people SAY that they're willing to donate instead of seeing the ads so..... I thought why not make it so they can get something in return for "donating" as in the ads being removed.

In theory at least this should stop people from whinning all the time about the ads, after all you don't like the ads support MPC in a different way, you don't wanna pay money deal with the ads.

After all even admins see the ads so it's not like anyone is being descriminated against here ;)

gil

15th February 2006, 00:12

Nice work luck, hopefully it will go well :)

Support! :classic:

luck777jojo

15th February 2006, 02:32

yeah since you had that wierd thing with it requesting CC info and shit I finally got some time to register an account from college (different IP w00t :P) and ATM it works like a charm, at least for the 2 tests I ran, other than that...... noone is subscribing so.... I guess it was kinda pointless for me to do this :x

No1uKnow

15th February 2006, 02:51

I guess it was kinda pointless for me to do this

Give it some time, they'll come around ;)

Sudden Death

15th February 2006, 11:01

I would subscribe but I cant.. 2 young.. :-(

Conker

15th February 2006, 12:01

me 2, too young lol

KizZamP-

15th February 2006, 19:50

i always pay stuff with my dad's credit card.and then give him the amount of money cash.but i'll be donating to mpc soon :) not so i don't see the ads anymore,cause my pop-up blocker is just fine :-)

gil

15th February 2006, 21:08

IHGS

15th February 2006, 22:56

Yay! I bought the 3 month deal. After all, only 10 bucks right? Hopefully dad doesnt get mad, with domain name registration+forum theme+ebay...hm..I shouldnt be over 50 bucks. O_O.

Do i now get axses to super ulltra top secret mpc forums? :D hah. jk.

uff_monstar

16th February 2006, 05:42

If people really have that much of a problem with the ads...well I mean hell...just get over it :classic:

luck777jojo

16th February 2006, 08:16

I think there was some money in it.
You think it will let me transfer it? or should I just drop it...?

just drop it not a big deal anyways ;)

If people really have that much of a problem with the ads...well I mean hell...just get over it
yes I agree but some people really do have THAT much of a problem so this is here for them, if we could run MPC ad free we would have but the server, the vbb licences, the themes, etc. they all cost money so it has to come from somewhere :x

i always pay stuff with my dad's credit card.and then give him the amount of money cash.but i'll be donating to mpc soon not so i don't see the ads anymore,cause my pop-up blocker is just fine :-)
well doesn't matter really, donate if you wish, maybe if all goes well I'll open up thew supporter tags again one of these days :x

DownloadGenie

17th February 2006, 00:44

You can block the ads by <of course you can, but you won't because we have to actually PAY for the server>

Diddle

17th February 2006, 00:47

Maybe.

We can block accounts in the ModCP too. Refusing to contribute to MPC and not viewing ads is bad enough, but trying to help people to achieve the same is worth a warning.

Hunterkiller

17th February 2006, 18:14

Maybe.

We can block accounts in the ModCP too. Refusing to contribute to MPC and not viewing ads is bad enough, but trying to help people to achieve the same is worth a warning.

Am I the only one that sees the irony in this?

Blocking the accounts of people who don't contribute and don't want to view ads. People can come on here and tell others how to get around security features on video games that are designed to keep them free from something (cheating) but they can't come on here and tell people how to get around something that annoys them (pop-up ads).

It's kind of funny actually.

Oh and I really don't mind the ads, except for the one with the really loud retarded guy saying "CONGRATULATIONS!". Makes me want to punch him.

gil

17th February 2006, 20:48

Oh and I really don't mind the ads, except for the one with the really loud retarded guy saying "CONGRATULATIONS!". Makes me want to punch him.
Yes, the talking ones are annoying.
I think it's not allowed and you can report it.

luck777jojo

17th February 2006, 20:50

yeah you probably are the only one that sees the irony in this.... after all we don't support warez here so we don't support fu*king game companies out of their money, so..... what the hell are you talking about.

The fact is if everyone blocks the ads we won't have money for the server and MPC won't be around much longer..... so deal with THAT

Chaotik

20th February 2006, 20:30

luck777jojo

21st February 2006, 03:27

I had no problem subscribing and donating before that. MPC has offered me a lot of info and I have made a few net buddies as well. THanks for all the effort guys!!! Also browsing ad free it a definate bonus!!!

well yeah that was the point that's why this took a while to set up, I wanted to give donating members something back in return and this seemed like something they might like so.... ;)

fidgaf

21st February 2006, 15:41

I might not be subscribed but I try to make up for that by click on about 5 ads a day to support the site.
That being said: CAN YOU GET RID OF THAT TALKING ***** BEFORE I GO CRAZY???
"Congratulations and..." <-- Urge to kill...
;)

Oye... Anyway...
Click on a few ads to support the site and don't post how to get around them fools...
You get something from here?
Then do your part.

Say "Thanks" because the site is mostly free.
Can you say: "Appreciate".

luck777jojo

22nd February 2006, 04:10

That being said: CAN YOU GET RID OF THAT TALKING ***** BEFORE I GO CRAZY???
"Congratulations and..." <-- Urge to kill...
;)

well damn I get it here as well :P and trust me when I say this if google wasn't a bitch we'd be running google ads now and we wouldn't be having those damn popups.

as for the rest I will see what I can do about that popup, hard to get rid of it though since it's not doing anything against the TOS of the ad company, but I will see if I can block it somehow.

fidgaf

24th February 2006, 18:18

It's a tad unnerving when you're sitting there at 12 AM reading the forums before bed and your computer starts talking to you...
Makes me start sniffing my beer for hallucinogens.
;)

morose

24th February 2006, 18:59

firefox keeps blocking the popups (or popunders) - and so does IE7...

i hardly get any ads here..sorry guys...i try to click on as many as i can (3-5 per visit roughly) but the popups doesn't affect me at all..IE7 actually bans them totally for me whereas firefox simply just tells me neatly that it's blocked a page from loading.

nashua8x4

24th February 2006, 21:50

huh i click and then u can pay for ad free

i hate the pop-ups

gil

24th February 2006, 23:01

This thread isn't about how to block the ads\popups.
So the next one who starts to discuss about it, will get warned.

KizZamP-

26th February 2006, 11:47

<== payed and waits for the glow tag :P

gil

26th February 2006, 15:51

Prove it!!!
Kidding, I'm not sure if you get a supporter tag for subscription :x

It's up to luck.

KizZamP-

26th February 2006, 17:10

well i didn't really care about the 3 months free ad browsing,i just wanted to donate 10 euros to mpc,but that became 10 dollars because i couldn't find the paypal address and the only way of donating was through the subscription.

fidgaf

26th February 2006, 18:58

Don't mention Paypal around here...
There's been some bad history.
;)

gil

26th February 2006, 19:02

Don't mention Paypal around here...
There's been some bad history.
;)
So let's leave the history ;)

noglorp

26th February 2006, 22:58

Would it be possible to have, as well as or instead of subcriptions, a donation system by which we could see, say projected server costs for this month, along with the amount donated so far? Personally, I would rather see us all working towards getting rid of ads for everyone. In this case, once server donations fulfilled needs, ads would be abolished and subscribers time would carry over to the next month.

Just pondering,
~nog_lorp
( :) )

luck777jojo

27th February 2006, 02:49

ATM we have all of 6 people who subscribed to ad free browsing..... that doesn't make living on donations look very promissing :x

Achy

1st March 2006, 21:46

You could offer other things to subscribers like a subscriber tag, small giveaways and such. However you could put the ads that talk to you like that one "look, look what you have won" back. Those are annoying as all heck :P
I know fileplanet has a huge subscription base now, possible to take a few genreal ideas from there.

Sudden Death

1st March 2006, 22:14

You could offer other things to subscribers like a subscriber tag, small giveaways and such. However you could put the ads that talk to you like that one "look, look what you have won" back. Those are annoying as all heck
I know fileplanet has a huge subscription base now, possible to take a few genreal ideas from there. i think subscribers have a tag just under their avatar - "Supporter" but maybe its 4 something else..

IHGS

2nd March 2006, 05:18

I think so because I dont have the supporter tag >_<

KizZamP-

2nd March 2006, 10:07

lawl i like the new glowy things...thx hehe :) *thumbs up*

farmerchum

2nd March 2006, 12:06

what post count would i need to reach in order for me to bloke the damn ad?
incase your didnt know, im a tight ass

Diddle

2nd March 2006, 13:24

what post count would i need to reach in order for me to bloke the damn ad?
incase your didnt know, im a tight ass
This has nothing to do with postcount. Either buy a subscription or view the ads.

Sudden Death

2nd March 2006, 19:51

but u see less ads if u come online more dont u? thats what luck said anyway ;)

Diddle

2nd March 2006, 19:53

If you're logged in, then you will only encounter 1 popup every hour. When you're not logged in, you will receive a popup for every link you click. So register and log in! xD

luck777jojo

3rd March 2006, 11:17

but u see less ads if u come online more dont u? thats what luck said anyway ;)

even thought I'm pretty sure i never said that.... that sounds like a good idea, I might actually (if and when I have some free time) implement somekind of system that will remove the popups for "active" members or something like that, activity will be calculated on a weekly basis or something like that

KizZamP-

3rd March 2006, 11:54

yup you DID say that luck.

Sudden Death

3rd March 2006, 18:49

even thought I'm pretty sure i never said that.... that sounds like a good idea, I might actually (if and when I have some free time) implement somekind of system that will remove the popups for "active" members or something like that, activity will be calculated on a weekly basis or something like that well yeah im pretty sure u did say that lol

if ur gonna do it though, make it for members who are ONLINE a lot, rather than people who POST a lot.. otherwise it would encourage spam :x

Btw kizzamp has 1337 posts O.O
Join Date: 28th Jan 2005
Location: vectorcity
Posts: 1,337

luck777jojo

3rd March 2006, 21:16

well yeah im pretty sure u did say that lol
gimmie the quote plz kthnx

if ur gonna do it though, make it for members who are ONLINE a lot, rather than people who POST a lot.. otherwise it would encourage spam :x
that won't work either it has to be a mixture of both I think :x

Diddle

3rd March 2006, 22:26

I can't recall luck saying that either. But it sounds like a good idea indeed, but it will have to be based on postcount and activity, else all the leechers will have adfree MPC while contributing nothing and that wouldn't be such a good idea. ;)

KizZamP-

3rd March 2006, 23:35

well you shouldn't make it based on "online time",but maybe (IF possible) base it on the time that someone scrolls through a page,clicks on new section links ,etc.
and yes sudden death,i did see it and took a pic immediately :) though i have no photoshop :(

Diddle

4th March 2006, 04:15

Kizzamp, delete one of your posts. Unless you made a screenie of 1338 posts too. Because at 1338 you're l33b. :P

KizZamP-

4th March 2006, 10:59

damn...you delete some stupid posts of me so i can take a ss :P
let's not go too offtopic here k ?

Dark Blaze

4th March 2006, 19:03

Guys I've been seeing a lot of off topic posts in this thread. Keep to the topic or don't post at all, otherwise you will be each be going way less on your posts than your desired levels with a prize of a warning strapped to it...

Thanks.

Ping_pong

5th March 2006, 01:26

Yow, virus found in 1 of your pop-ups.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6782/virus8lv.jpg

luck777jojo

5th March 2006, 01:56

well report that damn ad as many times as needed until those slow ass bastards remove it:

LINK (http://www.PayPopup.com/adreport.php?username=luckless)

gil

5th March 2006, 01:57

Yow, virus found in 1 of your pop-ups.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6782/virus8lv.jpg
I've had it today as well.
Same for HyPeR-X.

Strange.

Dark Blaze

5th March 2006, 12:57

Damnit, how can they possibly get away with putting up viruses...

Ping_pong

5th March 2006, 13:04

No big deal ;) That's why people have scanners installed.

And using FireFox helps alot also.

For the link that Luck gave me:
Thanks for submitting this report, we will try to trace the source of the illegal ads based on the information you provided.

hornstar85

5th March 2006, 21:54

Whats the average amount your making per day from the ads. Are they worth popping up this much?

gil

6th March 2006, 00:22

Whats the average amount your making per day from the ads. Are they worth popping up this much?
As said, 3248239048230943 times already.
Once per hours isn't a lot.

luck777jojo

6th March 2006, 05:28

well they cover server costs and leave a bit in the bank in case of emergencies.

It's by far not worth it (trust me on this) but it's better than any other ad source we could get, and since as of now I have gotten exactly 6 people signing up and 1 of those 6 seems to have used a stolen account so paypal is already getting on my ass about that donations don't seem like a plausible idea ATM.

Personally I'm rather pissed that I made this subscription thing and already reciever 1 chargeback, but you can be sure whoever did this (I will check on monday) that you will get your ass beat to hell, I'm gonna fu*k you up bad and make an example out of you. Better enjoy your last day on MPC FU*KER!

JAvEX

10th March 2006, 18:24

@luck777jojo. Have you already taken care of them? You should make an announcement about it so people see that you arent to be f**ked with. I hope you got that guy good. You should report his IP to Paypal, and just anything you can to get him nailed.

gil

10th March 2006, 18:39

You can also post his details here.
It will be nice to see him banned by ACs :D

luck777jojo

10th March 2006, 20:25

I'm still waiting on paypal's response to my letter as soon as I get that hopefully with some extra info I asked them for I will figure out what I'm going to do.

Hunterkiller

12th March 2006, 22:59

Personally I'm rather pissed that I made this subscription thing and already reciever 1 chargeback, but you can be sure whoever did this (I will check on monday) that you will get your ass beat to hell, I'm gonna fu*k you up bad and make an example out of you. Better enjoy your last day on MPC FU*KER!

Well while you're beating his ass can you knock the crap out of the lame MF'er that keeps telling me "CONGRATULATIONS" in this pop up?:

http://www.tipany.com/terry/testingtoday.html

If not, please send me his info as I have a foot with his name on it. I hate that stupid ad.

pd69

13th March 2006, 02:46

ok, i openly admit to skipping pages 2,3,4.

but, i dont see any adds, nor get any popups anymore, and im still an average forum user who should be getting these adds.

am i just special? or has the adds be temporarily disabled?

luck777jojo

13th March 2006, 05:44

yeah you're prob. just special/lucky

Tubes

21st March 2006, 01:54

im going to subscribe now

precision1337

12th April 2006, 01:27

note to self: do not leave an mpc page open if you plan on leaving your computer for more than 10 minutes. otherwise, you will return to find out that your taskbar has been bombarded by pop ups.

luck777jojo

12th April 2006, 02:42

note to self: do not leave an mpc page open if you plan on leaving your computer for more than 10 minutes. otherwise, you will return to find out that your taskbar has been bombarded by pop ups.
where are you getting this from, seriosuly people I mean WTF I have the same ads as anyone else here and I don't get anything unless I actually clikc on a link and then it's 1 popup per hour like it should be :x

gil

12th April 2006, 20:24

where are you getting this from, seriosuly people I mean WTF I have the same ads as anyone else here and I don't get anything unless I actually clikc on a link and then it's 1 popup per hour like it should be :x
Same here.

I have a feeling that those who gets popups per click aren't saving cookies, therefore, every click is like a new login.

Sudden Death

12th April 2006, 21:15

wow that would be annoying. I keep my cookies foreverr so I only get 1 pop-up a day usually. Some days i dont even get one O.O just now i took a ton of cool screensavers for a spin! and got a very nice pop up advertising some boring screensavers with a load of adware and toolbars u dont want :)