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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:47 PM Original message |
Advertising on DU: An Experiment |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. Go for it! |
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SCRUBDASHRUB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
123. Do what you gotta do. I'll support DU regardless. |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. DU is a unique community. I learned that recently. I'm willing |
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Duer 157099 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. Do you get revenue based on clicks or impressions? |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. Was Going To Ask The Same Thing, I'll Click Away Regularly If That's How |
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LeighAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:06 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. Don't go overboad! |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:58 PM Original message |
Some ads are per-click and some are per-impression. |
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Duer 157099 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
34. re: "fraudulent" clicking |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
4. Agreed, give it another try. |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
5. May I ask how many ads & the size of them you are talking about? |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. All different sizes. |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:09 PM Response to Reply #14 |
28. Thanks for the response. |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:49 PM Response to Reply #14 |
119. Please no sexist ads....no female mud wrestlers....no |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:35 PM Response to Reply #119 |
135. Ditto! |
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DavidMS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 05:33 PM Response to Reply #119 |
139. Provided DU has a policy on acceptable advertising content... |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
6. I for one have absolutely no problem with this. |
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Nickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sounds like it's worth a try for sure. n/t |
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johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
8. Aww duuuude |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:00 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. No pop-ups. |
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northamericancitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
9. It seems like a good idea. Lets give it a try. |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
11. I don't mind ads on websites if they are targeted |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:01 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. Damn, you're good. |
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Left Coast Lynn (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:10 PM Response to Reply #16 |
30. Let the pukes waste their money |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:20 PM Response to Reply #16 |
43. Well, it was pretty entertaining at the time...nt |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:09 PM Response to Reply #11 |
127. Air America regularly advertises conservative shit |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:47 PM Response to Reply #11 |
161. LOL, I remember that |
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Ioo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
12. I support ya - Give it a try. |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
13. Go for it - its your site! |
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Jazz2006 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
17. Thanks for the heads up - |
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spuddonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
18. Go for it! |
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No DUplicitous DUpe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
19. So we might see ads for say, duct tape, or plastic tarps? |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:07 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. Set-up is free. |
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Democrat 4 Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:54 PM Response to Reply #24 |
67. Just 30 million? Damn, I would have thought I was personally |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:08 PM Response to Reply #19 |
78. And don't forget that all important tuna under the bed! |
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aintitfunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
20. I hope it increases revenue |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
21. Sounds good, but DU should set up a temporary group to monitor... |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:19 PM Response to Reply #21 |
41. JFK once said: "a committee is twenty men doing the work of one" |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:15 PM Response to Reply #41 |
82. Ummm... I thought this was the _Democratic_ Party. Hmmm... n/t |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:10 PM Response to Reply #82 |
128. in that case, it will be 20 people fighting with each other nt |
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rman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 07:37 AM Response to Reply #82 |
181. well, DU isn't |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
79. Far more amusing to rip the ad to shreds in a thread, doncha think? |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:17 PM Response to Reply #79 |
85. Of course there's no way to stop people from starting threads... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:25 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. Hey, if people get all riled up, GD is as good a place as any |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:35 PM Response to Reply #88 |
91. exactly... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:41 PM Response to Reply #91 |
96. Exceptions to the flame rule |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 02:12 AM Response to Reply #96 |
168. LOL.. love the youngsters comment.. N/T |
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Jigarotta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
23. the ads themselves, will they be... |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:08 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. There won't be any pop-ups or pop-unders. |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:17 PM Response to Reply #25 |
39. extreme animation, lol |
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Felinity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 06:19 PM Response to Reply #25 |
147. I absolutely detest animation |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
26. S'okay with me |
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Left Coast Lynn (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
27. Let's plug in to other sources of revenue. |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. Like Democratic themed condoms, body oils, and vibrators! It'd make a mint |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
29. You have my support |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
31. I do it on my site-It will make you money |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
32. I think this makes sense. Give it a try. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
33. Does this mean |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:12 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. I don't think GrovelBot is ready to retire yet. |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
36. I actually LIKE Google Ads! |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
37. Let`s do whatever it takes to keep this site going. |
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Mr_Spock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
40. Thanks for running this by us before implementing it! |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
42. Humble suggestion |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:28 PM Response to Reply #42 |
49. This is an interesting idea. |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:41 PM Response to Reply #49 |
61. Discussion content is created by the users, yes |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:36 PM Response to Reply #49 |
158. Ditto this ... |
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Marnieworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
44. I must say- you guys are the coolest |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
53. The ads are targeted based on the content of the page. |
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Marnieworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:38 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Gotcha |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:19 PM Response to Reply #53 |
110. This could be entertaining |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 05:37 PM Response to Reply #53 |
141. That's cool. |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
45. Go for it. |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
46. Is this "Google" that you speak of doing any business with China? |
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file83 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:02 PM Response to Reply #46 |
103. Oh boy, here we go. |
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rich4468 (13 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
47. Be careful... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:18 PM Response to Reply #47 |
86. Well, it will give us an excuse to really vent and be derisive! |
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Az_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
48. give it a try... |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
50. Don't Trust Google... |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:16 PM Response to Reply #50 |
84. sadly... |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:48 PM Response to Reply #84 |
101. Gotta give you a kick on this one... |
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Missy M (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
51. Sounds good to me. |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
52. Ads don't bother me unless they force me to watch |
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Scoody Boo (634 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
54. Skinner, this is your site... |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
55. Just make sure you keep an eye on the ad content... |
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Imalittleteapot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
56. Will you be able to refuse an ad |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:13 PM Response to Reply #56 |
132. If you see them, click on them. |
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Hugin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
58. If a by a partnership they don't try to influence DU... |
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Lib Grrrrl (801 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
59. What About Making It An Option for Donor-Starred DU'ers |
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Hugin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:42 PM Original message |
Hey! Great idea! |
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file83 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
105. That is a great idea - afterall, the donor starred DU'rs are only a few |
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demobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 07:52 AM Response to Reply #59 |
183. That's what dKos does |
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Tuesday_Morning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
60. Thanks guys |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
62. I monetized my blog with Google Adsence a month ago. |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:28 PM Response to Reply #62 |
89. are you getting a 1/20 of the hits DU gets? |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:41 PM Response to Reply #89 |
117. Oh gosh no! I get nowhere near the kind of traffic DU gets. |
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DemInDistress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 11:27 PM Response to Reply #62 |
162. nice blog..I just visited and found it refreshing.. The dear nsa |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
63. Two words: popup ads. |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:51 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Google adsense doesn't use popups |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:14 PM Response to Reply #65 |
108. Thanks. |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
64. Skinner, you said the ads are based on the contents of the page. |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:05 PM Response to Reply #64 |
74. That could be QUITE amusing! In fact, we could start a whole... |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:12 PM Response to Reply #64 |
131. I think they match metatags, not content. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
66. May I make a suggestion? Do not cut out donor stars. |
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_testify_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 12:01 PM Response to Reply #66 |
189. What a great idea |
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kstewart33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
68. I'm all for it, Skinner. Also: |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 11:47 PM Response to Reply #68 |
164. This is my opinion also |
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Neoma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
69. Well if it's annoying i'd be annoyed. |
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dubyaD40web (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
70. Go for it! |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
71. So long as I can block the ads with AdBlocker, it won't... |
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SharonRB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
72. As usual, you have my full support, Skinner |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
73. Well, I don't really think of myself as a "visitor"..... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:07 PM Response to Reply #73 |
77. Visitors, I think, are nonmembers who just browse and don't join |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
75. I would be willing to pay monthly due's. Just whatever it takes to |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
76. Do it, what the hell |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
80. Google |
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skids (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
81. One thing to grill them on... |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
83. I really appreciate the way you explained this! |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
87. Sounds like a good thing to try. nt |
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BlueJac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
90. Give it a try..... |
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Gold Metal Flake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
92. Google ads have worked out well for me at my forum. |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:38 PM Response to Reply #92 |
95. yick... |
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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
93. as far as I am concerned... |
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diamondsndust (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
94. Good luck with it.... adsense can provide good revenue, but.... |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
97. Why, I haven't seen such a sell-out since R.E.M. recorded Fables of the |
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_Wayne_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
98. Capitalize on DU's popularity, Skinner |
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hexola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
99. Will Google get our data? |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:10 PM Response to Reply #99 |
129. not you, personally |
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Jeffersons Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
100. did you tell them to rank DU on top, where it belongs? lol, K&R! |
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NastyDiaper (806 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
102. Grovelbot votes no. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
104. you guys deserve a raise and now EarlG's got a wife to support too |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:11 PM Response to Reply #104 |
107. Why can't the wife support Earl? This is the 21st century, right? n/t |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
106. For those who'd like to learn more about Google - click on logo... |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 03:29 PM Response to Reply #106 |
194. No. |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
109. I say, give it another go. n/t |
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BooScout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
111. Just don't do pop-ups.........I HATE pop-ups... |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
112. Great idea ! |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
113. If they're saying the targeting is better, they're lying. |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:46 PM Response to Reply #113 |
118. Hey, Skinner, if you're still reading this thread.... |
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Ksec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
114. IMO thats fine. |
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linazelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
115. Great opportunity. I wish you sucess. n/t |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
116. Sounds like a sensible idea to me! |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
120. I'm an advertiser that (formerly) uses Google |
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kerouac (288 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
121. google section targeting |
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riona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
122. Go for it |
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4_TN_TITANS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
124. Thanks for the heads up... |
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nolabels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
125. I don't mind, or even like advertisement that is helpful and to the point |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
126. When we see your endorsement of Lieberman... |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
130. I say , go for it! |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
133. It will be interesting. |
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DemExpat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
134. I hope that this time it is satisfactory for us and lucrative for DU. |
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nevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
136. It's a better idea than a bake sale, |
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TriMetFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
137. Give a try and see how it goes. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
138. While I remember the 2003 debacle, I feel confident in yout managemnet, S. |
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Taxloss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
140. No, Skinner, no no NO! |
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Taxloss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 05:56 PM Response to Reply #140 |
142. While we're at it, let's talk about Google's complicity in censorship in |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 02:52 PM Response to Reply #140 |
191. I'm with you, Taxloss. What is all this crap??? |
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michael_1166 (412 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
143. I've got Firefox with the Adblock plugin, |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
144. Ack - did fundraiser go that bad? Sorry I'm jobless n broke... |
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Lithos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
145. Targeted ads that are in context |
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Caution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
146. I am 100% in favor of this. DU as a resource is valuable enough |
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Oversea Visitor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
148. Its a good idea |
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byronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
149. Skinner, I absolutely trust you in these matters. |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
150. Go for it... |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
151. As long as this remains DEMOCRATIC underground.... |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
152. I would put a procedure in place beforehand to deal with objections... |
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txwhitedove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
153. Key word "experiment"... |
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bajamary (427 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
154. What kind of data mining will Google get from DU? |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:18 PM Response to Reply #154 |
155. I'm with you Mary... |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
156. Spooks on board at Google... |
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Donailin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
157. You gotta make a living, so go for it! |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
159. There will be no way to control the ad content - Example... |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
160. Ad Free Version ... |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 06:35 AM Response to Reply #160 |
173. We have discussed creating some option... |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 07:11 AM Response to Reply #173 |
179. Thanks and FWIW ... |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
163. You guys have a good track record |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
165. No flashing ads!!! |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
166. We'll probably all bitch and leave |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
167. From - Free State Project Forum... |
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Autonomy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
169. Why did you wait to tell us? |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 06:50 AM Response to Reply #169 |
175. I guess it's a good thing you didn't donate during the fund drive. |
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Autonomy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 11:40 AM Response to Reply #175 |
185. That's all you have to say about that? |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 06:51 AM Response to Reply #169 |
176. So much for the idealism we hope to share here... |
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Random_Australian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
170. Will there be ads warning us that our left knee will turn into asparagus? |
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darkmaestro019 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 04:36 AM Response to Original message |
171. You gotta do what you gotta do. You guys rock, and I don't |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 05:44 AM Response to Original message |
172. Okay, but speaking for those of us stuck in the dial-up world, |
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fearthem (573 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
174. PREFER OUR FREEDOM, INDEPENDENCE ... |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 01:09 PM Response to Reply #174 |
190. Yes! We always met the admin's fundraising goals. |
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Strong Atheist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 06:55 AM Response to Original message |
177. Sounds good. Go for it! nt. |
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Flirtus (500 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
178. my company advertises this way |
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DiverDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 07:12 AM Response to Original message |
180. I don't have a problem with it. |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 07:40 AM Response to Reply #180 |
182. Everyone -- Please read the thread... n/t |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
184. Do whatever you got to do, Skinner. |
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EarlG ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
186. We've started Stage One - more information here |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
187. Hey, Skinner, can the ads on the left hand side please open a new window? |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
188. GL Skinner. Hope it works out. |
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Dora (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
192. OK. I've decided. I don't like it. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-25-06 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
193. The ads between the posts and the comments to the post...bother me. |
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