Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted August 18, 2022 It is a sad day my FishDuck Friends, as I've always wanted to keep the two sites subscription-free, and ad-free and it has been a cool couple of years without ads. But I just got hit with some big technology bills from the two sites, and I've got more coming. If you are married, then you understand that since I've already spent over 100K on the two sites over the last 11 years--the wife, my life partner, will not allow any more money coming out of the family checking account. The expenses of the two sites must be paid by the sites themselves, and the backlink orders have declined considerably lately....so I have to add the advertising. On the article site FishDuck, the ads are there right now, and we are installing the advertising on the forum this week after the major migration to a new host and server. The sites will remain free of charge, but now I will have ads like everyone else. I apologize, and hope you can accept the change. 1 1 15 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Waddler Moderator No. 2 Share Posted August 18, 2022 You gotta do what you gotta do. We’re just glad you do! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 3 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Works for me. Small price to "pay". 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 4 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Thank you for such an incredible sacrifice you have made so far. That's an incredible amount of money for a hobby that benefits others so greatly. Adds are no problem. Having to pay for the site might be. Thank you again FD 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/18/2022 at 3:39 PM, Washington Waddler said: You gotta do what you gotta do. We’re just glad you do! Agree! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 6 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I will try and purchase things as needed from advertisers and sponsors of OBDF. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 7 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Gotta pay the bills somehow, I don't mind it! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 8 Share Posted August 19, 2022 In the modern environment, good online media is either ad-supported or for-pay. Totally understandable for all of your cost and efforts. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw Moderator No. 9 Share Posted August 19, 2022 But wait! The internet is free, right? As long as the USC or Huskies football programs don't show up, I'm fine with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICamel No. 10 Share Posted August 19, 2022 The one constant is.............................................................things change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 11 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Charles - Please thank your wife for us. I mean, it's one thing for you guys to drop $100k on this wonderful site & project over the last 11 years... but some of us are politely wondering if the bigger story is that she still loves you and has put up with you all these years . On the other hand, I could possibly be doing some serious self-projection here. In all sincerity, thanks to you both. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 12 Share Posted August 19, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 12:20 PM, Desert Duck said: but some of us are politely wondering if the bigger story is that she still loves you and has put up with you all these years 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 13 Share Posted August 19, 2022 LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckeyDuck No. 14 Share Posted August 20, 2022 WOW ! I've had two wives give me the boot, and I've never even THOUGHT about running a website but then all I've got going for me is phenomenal looks, incredible charm, and ofcourse my legendary humility. Charles "Don't give up the ship" ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealtimeDuck No. 15 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thank You for what you do! Tell you’re wife how much we appreciate her tolerance of a bunch of deranged Duck Fans! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 16 Share Posted August 21, 2022 The advertising is tasteful and not intrusive. It's not going to be a problem for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandaian No. 17 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Charles, do you know how the advertising works? I usually "X" out all advertising, especially the boxes at the bottom of the screen. However, if that means the website isn't getting recognition for, it I'll not "X" out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 18 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I will find out, and thanks for asking. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Heikes No. 19 Share Posted August 23, 2022 This is a labor of love by everyone involved. We can share a little love by donating a few buck to help with the expenses incurred by Charles (who has no idea I'm writing this and would probably ask me not to.) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwater No. 20 Share Posted August 24, 2022 It's only when I get bombarded by ads that I even notice them, because I'm so used to mentally tuning out ads. I had not noticed until something was said and I don't think it will be a problem for any of your readers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioDuck No. 21 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Not what I would prefer, but totally understand. Thanks for all you do to keep this up and running. One small requests. I don't mind adds, but it becomes a problem (that I just encountered) when they pop up and block actual content. Is there anyway to stop that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICamel No. 22 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 9:50 AM, OhioDuck said: I don't mind adds, but it becomes a problem (that I just encountered) when they pop up and block actual content. Is there anyway to stop that? In order to help you please let us know the title of the thread, the post number, and the device you are viewing OBD on(mobile phone, laptop, etc.) where the ad content is blocking the thread content. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICamel No. 23 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 9:50 AM, OhioDuck said: I don't mind adds, but it becomes a problem (that I just encountered) when they pop up and block actual content. Is there anyway to stop that? It's my understanding that the ads have now been moved out of the posts to between posts. Let us know if that is not the case for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukduponquak No. 24 Share Posted September 1, 2022 No problem at all Charles, keep up the great work making FD our favorite site! Go Ducks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
