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Originally posted by Argyll
To summarise, these schemes are not as innocent as some would have us believe.
Originally posted by Argyll
I think they are both identical in their aims and claims
Originally posted by golemina
No offense, but you're not very technical are you?
Originally posted by Argyll
if you look at what Phorm claim they will do, and then look at what they can do
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
I'll jump in.
Originally posted by quackers
Are you going to suggest next then that software such ad AdBlock are banned, because they achieve exactly the same end result.
Yes, I would.
Originally posted by quackers
You would be willing to make something currently legal illegal because it would serve your financial interests, a little bit fascist if I do say so.
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
I have no idea how you could draw that conclusion... care to elaborate?
Hopefully, the social arrangement of doing our best to deliver interesting content in exchange for tolerating advertising is fair and equitable.
Originally posted by quackers
I drew that conclusion due to the answer you gave, that you would consider banning something that makes it possible for users to block your advertisements.
I'm fairly new here, but am familiar with the workings of sites with rather large amounts of users. There is a degree of loyalty found amongst such communities and I know for a fact that when the loyal majority are called upon they react in a positive manor.
Originally posted by quackers
Perhaps you should consider alternatives to advertising.
[edit on 18-6-2009 by quackers]
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
-2- If you enjoy this site, and use it daily, why would you deny us the ability to derive a small amount of revenue from your use of the site?
A typical month sees over 1.3 million new visitors from Google search alone. It would be impossible for a comparatively small base of members to provide the financial support needed for the technology, support, and staff needed to keep ATS alive and responsive to the massive number of visits from non-members.
Originally posted by quackers
I know of sites who's server and bandwith cost per month are in excess of $3-4,000 and who have been running for years on nothing but donations
Given your lack of detail when asked for same, I can only assume that offense was indeed intended.
Additionally, it appears to be you who is lacking in a fundamental understanding of the technology involved.