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09-18-2016, 11:05 AM
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Guru
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 703
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Annoying Sponsored Ads
With the latest TF iPad/iPhone app update comes an onslaught of sponsored ads that appear as posts. Is there a way to turn these off or block them? I find them very intrusive and annoying.
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09-18-2016, 11:30 AM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,743
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I don't have that problem at all. Don't even remember an add recently.
Maybe it comes w the app?
I haven't even been annoyed by members lately. And to that ... far less than one a year since 07.
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Eric
North Western Washington State USA
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09-18-2016, 11:52 AM
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Guru
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
Vessel Model: DeFever 46
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nomad Willy
I don't have that problem at all. Don't even remember an add recently.
Maybe it comes w the app?
I haven't even been annoyed by members lately. And to that ... far less than one a year since 07.
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Here is a screen shot of what I see. Notice the second "post".
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09-18-2016, 12:14 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,266
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I see this kind of thing all over the internet.
The concept is that the money to run this forum comes from revenue generated when you click on an ad. Every click and TF gets a VERY small amount of $$.
In order to increase the "click through rate" Advertisements look similar to other things on a web site.
I would just get used to it, because it is not going away any time soon. The cool, or creepy thing depending on how you look at it is that the advertisements you see are based on things you have expressed an interest in or searched for.
You're advertisement is for Zillo, so it sounds like you have been loking at real estate lately.
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09-18-2016, 12:32 PM
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Guru
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
Vessel Model: DeFever 46
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 703
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I understand the reason for ads. However, I never saw them prior to the recent update to the apps. That was the main reason for using the apps instead of the desktop which is also littered with ads. I would gladly pay a couple bucks for an ad-free version.
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09-18-2016, 12:39 PM
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Guru
City: Pender Harbour, BC
Vessel Name: Gwaii Haanas
Vessel Model: Custom Aluminum 52
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,791
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Hey Nomad, not even me? I'll have to try harder!
If you cross the gulf, wave a tea towel as you pass the Trail Islands, I'm lurking here now. In fact, if you get to Pender Harbour, send up a rocket and I'll come and catch your lines or we can have a beer in the pub.
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09-18-2016, 12:42 PM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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Annoying Sponsored Ads
I would like to add that I don't at all like the new app!
However, that is just a first impression. We will see how it is in a couple of weeks.
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(NOT a trawler)
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09-18-2016, 01:43 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
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09-18-2016, 02:16 PM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,964
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I would never, ever, EVER click on any ad. You can't trust anything on the net anymore. Disguising ads so that you accidently click on them is a disgusting practice. Same with placing ads next to frequently used buttons and the ones that flash at you constantly.
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Archie
Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
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09-18-2016, 04:06 PM
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
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Annoying Sponsored Ads
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom.B
I would like to add that I don't at all like the new app!
However, that is just a first impression. We will see how it is in a couple of weeks.
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^^^This!
This new app sucks is my totally and completely biased opinion but the reality is this new format is the only hope the site owner has to monetize their app traffic. Last time I checked, which was around two years ago, almost 25% of TF traffic was generated through the app.
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Craig
It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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09-18-2016, 04:43 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym
^^^This!
This new app sucks is my totally and completely biased opinion but the reality is this new format is the only hope the site owner has to monetize their app traffic. Last time I checked, which was around two years ago, almost 25% of TF traffic was generated through the app.
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Makes sense as you can't afford to get zero revenue from 25% of your business.
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09-18-2016, 04:46 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: St. Marks, Florida
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,673
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I do not like ads -- hate them with a passion, actually -- but this free forum can only exist because it generates some income for the folks who are hosting it. If it did not generate some income, then they would not host it. Kind of like watching TV I guess -- the commercials pay for the shows which you watch. I kicked the TV habit a long, long time ago. But I do like the TF, and so am willing to put up with the ads.
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09-18-2016, 04:50 PM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BandB
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What she said!!!!
Bruce
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09-18-2016, 05:27 PM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsbank
Hey Nomad, not even me? I'll have to try harder!
If you cross the gulf, wave a tea towel as you pass the Trail Islands, I'm lurking here now. In fact, if you get to Pender Harbour, send up a rocket and I'll come and catch your lines or we can have a beer in the pub.
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Yup yo need to try harder haha
I'll look up dose islands .. prolly near Pender. May be on the east side on the way south.
PS I still have that hydraulic winch. Make me an offer I may refuse and you may have it. Come and get it and we'll put you up for the night.
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Eric
North Western Washington State USA
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09-18-2016, 06:37 PM
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City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,329
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym
...reality is this new format is the only hope the site owner has to monetize their app traffic. Last time I checked, which was around two years ago, almost 25% of TF traffic was generated through the app.
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Fortunately I don`t use the mobile app, but the ethical issue of barring adverts which support the site financially exercised my mind when considering using an advt. blocker. There seemed to be so many sites accompanying my every move on TF it was affecting using the site. I expected Owners to join the discussion, but they did not.
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BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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09-19-2016, 09:35 PM
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Guru
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
Vessel Model: DeFever 46
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 703
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I don't know how it happened, but I no longer get the ads disguised as posts. Divine intervention.
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09-27-2016, 10:48 AM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drb1025
I don't know how it happened, but I no longer get the ads disguised as posts. Divine intervention.
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Well If you ever figure it out, let us know! I just updated the app, and I've got like 50% real threads, and 50% ads. I use the app a lot, and it's definitely something I'd like to be rid of.
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09-27-2016, 11:19 AM
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Guru
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
Vessel Model: DeFever 46
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
Well If you ever figure it out, let us know! I just updated the app, and I've got like 50% real threads, and 50% ads. I use the app a lot, and it's definitely something I'd like to be rid of.
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It was only temporary. They are back with a vengeance.
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10-07-2016, 07:54 PM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym
^^^This!
This new app sucks is my totally and completely biased opinion but the reality is this new format is the only hope the site owner has to monetize their app traffic. Last time I checked, which was around two years ago, almost 25% of TF traffic was generated through the app.
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Ok... after a few weeks, I have actually grown to like it a little bit. Who knew?
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10-07-2016, 08:52 PM
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom.B
Ok... after a few weeks, I have actually grown to like it a little bit. Who knew?
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Me too. I got so familiar with the old app using it when we where mods. This one has lotsa nice features.
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Craig
It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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