DavidM
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| posted on 13/7/07 at 11:23 PM |
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Google Ads
I've started to get Google ads displayed below the first post on each page of the site.
Is anyone else getting this? Is it a site thing or just me?
I don't like it, how do I get rid?
David
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bigrich
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| posted on 13/7/07 at 11:51 PM |
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same here ,not keen to be honest but i suppose it must fund the site and hosting costs etc so i can live with it
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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scottc
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 12:03 AM |
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Kind of agree with you both.
I don't like it. But agree it might help fund the cost of keeping the site going.
However, 6 months ago it was the contributor screen. Pay £5 and it will go away. Now its google Ad's in the middle of threads.....
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ReMan
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 12:17 AM |
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Ah I feel better now!
Having just got back from holiday, I noticed "the ad's" wondered if I should mention them, but having been away was to scared too,
just in case I got the "keep up at the back" badge 
No I don't like it.
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blakep82
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 01:26 AM |
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yeah, i think we all get them,
to be honest, that and the page that mentions about donations for the site, while i completely understand why, i think its abit much...
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 07:21 AM |
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I don't never seen a single one -- running Firefox with Adblock Plus
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skydivepaul
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 07:25 AM |
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i didnt even notice them until i read this thread
dont seem a problem to me
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http://www.smartmapping.co.uk
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IP security systems
access control systems
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RazMan
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 08:40 AM |
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It surely doesn't distract anyone that much does it? It just means you have to scroll down an extra half inch!
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ReMan
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 08:44 AM |
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Does'nt take much to distract me, thats why it took so long to build the car
Would'nt mind so much, but they don't really link to anything relevant, try "Locost Chassis" you'll see what I mean
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ned
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 09:02 AM |
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You also still have the banner at the bottom of the page and recently the banner at the top has had different adverts, just today I saw one
advertising sportsbike fairing bolts - not relevant to this site imho.
Chris is obviously just trying to make some money to cover costs as he doesn't actively use/visit the site himself anymore.
Ned.
[Edited on 14/7/07 by ned]
beware, I've got yellow skin
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dave1888
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 09:44 AM |
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Just clicked on the locostbuilders link and guess what of the 10 websites listed only 1 has anything to do with kitcars. I suppose it is generating
some income for Chris and only a small inconvenience.
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matt.c
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 10:17 AM |
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Dont mind the ads at the top of the page but the links i really dont like!
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Fozzie
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 10:51 AM |
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Yes.... ChrisW did some site 'fettling' on Thursday (12th)......
The 'new' Google thing does appear under the first post of a new thread.
The 'intrusion' as some of you seem to think it is, is only about 1/2" and clearly states 'Ads by Google' to the left of
it........
Guess what?.......you don't have to click on the links........to read the replies!
All you have to do is scroll down a whole 1/2" extra!
It really isn't hard to do.......ya a bunch of big girls blouses!
Fozzie 
[Edited on 14-7-07 by Fozzie]
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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MikeR
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 11:06 AM |
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how dare you, thats fat-ist, i'm not big, i'm comfortable with myself and i hope you'll remember that in future.
Come on folks, does it really make a difference? Feels like people will complain at anything at the moment. If i recall correctly this site was set up
as someone (Chris) had enough of a previous forum. If this forum really is that bad ........ make a better one and after lots of bitching we'll
either migrate or stay. From my point of view this site is pretty damn funky apart from a few argumentative people so i'll happily put up with
an extra half scroll of the mouse.
Some of the ads are relevent as well, the current one at the bottom of my screen is for ford axle and gearbox parts.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 11:19 AM |
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doesn't bother me. If the ads are irrelevant then chrisw is getting something for nothing.
If he gets a revenue stream from a small amount of advertising then great, why not?
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BenB
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 11:27 AM |
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Yes, they're annoying. I doubt many people will be inspired to click on them (they're pretty random links) in which case Google
syndication aren't going to pay up much.
If they don't pay much hopefully they'll disappear!!!!
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Fozzie
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 01:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
how dare you, thats fat-ist, i'm not big, i'm comfortable with myself and i hope you'll remember that in future........
Ooooooo I am so sorry MIke ...... please accept my many humble apologies..... 
Didn't wish to offend!
I shall go off forthwith and give myself a good slapped wrist for being so 'fat-ist'
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 01:20 PM |
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end of the day Chris has to pay for this site ,that so many use for free,he also has to live somewhere and eat.
i and i suspect many more out there have gained a great deal from this site,to keep it subscription free we have to "put up" with these
little things from time to time
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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TimC
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 04:00 PM |
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Doesn't bother me - as long as the contributor screen doesn't appear I'm a happy chicken.
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Fozzie
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 04:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
end of the day Chris has to pay for this site ,that so many use for free,he also has to live somewhere and eat.
i and i suspect many more out there have gained a great deal from this site,to keep it subscription free we have to "put up" with these
little things from time to time
Well said John! 
I think there is far more information on this site, and, lets face it, more often than not, instant advice, than can be gleaned from many a 'car
based, monthly mag'...which costs ....How much? per month.....
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 05:45 PM |
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Must admit that these new ads are a VERY minor annoyance... I find it easy to overlook them, and they don't interfere to any extent.
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 08:18 PM |
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Come on Fozzie, lets not knock a 1/2", its very important to some of us
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Fozzie
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| posted on 14/7/07 at 09:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mistergrumpy
Come on Fozzie, lets not knock a 1/2", its very important to some of us
Ooooops! sorry!
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 03:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
I don't never seen a single one -- running Firefox with Adblock Plus
Same here. I was wondering why an empty box had appeared below the first post, now I know
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