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I would also be happy to pay a small subscription, the adverts are annoying me. Another forum I am on don't allow access to its sale and wanted section without paying the subscription, or access to its (significant) technical information etc.
 

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Indeed. I do not like ads like so.

The model I accept, subscription or Sponsored Option w.o ad so members pay some fee.
or if unwilling accept ads instead.
At least I d like to get a warning ahead ..
I am aware operating of a forum has a cost. I ve got the treasurer’s role in our gun club.. There is no free service.
 

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I think we are all agreed that a small subscription service would be preferred over the adverts and that we are all just a little annoyed that the adverts have appeared over night. If we had been given the choice, I'm confident that 99% of us would have said, "sign me up". (y)
 

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Android, iOS, Windows browsers, and MacOS browsers commonly support AdBlocking apps, browser extensions, and software. I’ve been using an adblocking app on my iPhone for many years successfully. I didn’t even notice that ads had been whacked on this site as the Adblock I’m running is working.

As per others comments, I’d also be willing to pay a fee to support this site and community. Until then though my Adblock remains active.
 
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I saw the ads this morning too. I spoke with Stu yesterday and he didn’t mention anything in conversation, not that he needs to regardless. What I do know is that he has sunk a hefty chunk of his own coin to make this site and keep it running - it’s certainly not free. I too would gladly pay to keep the forum for members free, but include adverts for lurkers.

It is quite early in California, so I’m sure he’ll be on later. Although his pup, Mr. Chips (12 weeks), might have him up already!
 

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Android, iOS, Windows browsers, and MacOS browsers commonly support AdBlocking apps, browser extensions, and software. I’ve been using an adblocking app on my iPhone for many years successfully. I didn’t even notice that ads had been whacked on this site as the Adblock I’m running is working.

As per others comments, I’d also be willing to pay a fee to support this site and community. Until then though my Adblock remains active.

I use 1Blocker on my phone and laptop. I don't see any ads.

That said - more than willing to pay a subscription fee to help Stu run the site.
 

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What I do know is that he has sunk a hefty chunk of his own coin to make this site and keep it running - it’s certainly not free. I too would gladly pay to keep the forum for members free, but include adverts for lurkers.
This forum is indeed very valuable, and if @Stu_Barnes did invest his own money in it (besides time) I would also agree to pay a fee! Adverts or not!
 

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I‘d prefer a donation program, I don‘t like subscriptions…
Maybe @Stu_Barnes can place a paypal link to his account and however likes can donate an amount…
I did exactly this for another forum until.. yes this is also my preferred way to honour the effort of @Stu_Barnes ..
 

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I think we are all agreed that a small subscription service would be preferred over the adverts and that we are all just a little annoyed that the adverts have appeared over night. If we had been given the choice, I'm confident that 99% of us would have said, "sign me up". (y)
I am not getting any adverts
I assume they are being blocked by my security software, adblocker and pop-up blockers.
 

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Either way… Maybe a misconfig. But anyway @Stu_Barnes hosts us here very well. I was mod in a wide spread forum and I surely know about all the cost.
so donating wouldn‘t beva problem for me.

@Stu_Barnes Just PN me, please, and I‘d like to make my donation…
 

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lets crowd fund and buy him a belstaff edition.

caveat that he has to share it with Christian and Vera so we get some tip top maintenance vids.

Not sure whether he's willing to relocate to Ze Farterland though 🤔
 

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Not sure whether he's willing to relocate to Ze Farterland though 🤔
Farter - Land .. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: ROTFL in tears.. yeah ...last night I was definitely in a fart-erland..- we had a lot of grilled garlic, cheese other stuff .. whow could perhaps human exhaust could be reused to feed an IG. .. Was invited in a party... Caipirinha, lots of southern stuf but also this.. - whoa, .. soundy and smelly..
 

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My ads have disappeared and there was a comment by @Stu_Barnes about Google trying to “hack” the forum, so I think he’s now all on top of it.
I do stand by my original suggestion, maybe an annual subscription something like £12 a year? Enough that with 500 members (guessing here) that would be £6,000 a year, enough for running costs I believe?
I haven’t moderated a forum so I don’t know the costs.
 

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My ads have disappeared and there was a comment by @Stu_Barnes about Google trying to “hack” the forum, so I think he’s now all on top of it.
I do stand by my original suggestion, maybe an annual subscription something like £12 a year? Enough that with 500 members (guessing here) that would be £6,000 a year, enough for running costs I believe?
I haven’t moderated a forum so I don’t know the costs.
I agree my ads have disappeared. I don't have any issue with the subscription idea. £12 is a small amount to pay and I'm sure 500 of the 1700 or so members would gladly contribute. Time for us to do our bit and support Stu.
 
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