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^We all get that ads pay for the site, but they do seem to be far more intrusive here than any other site I use.
Guys - don't start this one again. The ads are to monetise the forum to support the rest of single track. Like it or not thats the way it is.
How about a compromise?
Each category has a default picture that's used if you dont upload your own?
That way the jumble sale fans are happy they don't have to upload a photo and more people would use it which makes me happy as there's more stuff to look at.
It's the weekend and it's been 17 hours since the last "Classified" posting, paid or not.
In the days of the old classifieds if you posted on a Sat am, by the evening you could be on the dreaded page 2....
Guys – don’t start this one again. The ads are to monetise the forum to support the rest of single track. Like it or not thats the way it is.
I get that. My point is that when ads are detrimental to the site's usability, they become counter productive.
Just given up posting an ad for a towball rack I'm selling - pics just wouldn't load for some reason
Anymore information Stevemorg I’ll see if I can help? Was if timing out?
Dra, Thanks - not timing out - just kept on spinning!
Ransos - I agree but that is not the view of STW.
Its their playground, they make the rules
Cheers I’ll take a look that fits in with some other issues today, reporting posts has been slow so it could be something about uploading to the server. Sorry you’re having issues.
You and Ranos may agree but the ads generate money to keep the forum going. They recently changed providers at loss to their income to make the sight a better experience. I’m wondering if it’s time we actually acted out the warnings of facing a ban for those that openly admit to blocking ads.
You and Ranos may agree but the ads generate money to keep the [s] forum[/s] magazine going.
FTFY
I pay for STW but still use an ad-blocker - as soon as I see a ‘Martin Lewis made me millions’ or some other scamming click-bait advert that web-page gets closed down. I bet a lot of money comes from accidental clicks.
You’ve fixed nothing Scotroutes as no magazine no forum.
Classifieds not working currently, pics wont upload
Anyone want some 2018 27.5 boost sids dm me 🙂
You and Ranos may agree but the ads generate money to keep the forum going.
Are you being deliberately obtuse? I've already acknowledged the need for the site to generate income.
Only if those in charge decided to shut it down. The forum makes money does it not? It would be viable stand alone but obviously running a forum neither is the skilled jobs STW want nor does it do anything but be a forum
Guys - sorry I should not have posted again. this conversation just ends up in folk getting cross.
Yup, best not stray into those woods.
I must admit the ads are less problematic than they used to be, a lot happier to let them be.
Thought I was doing it wrong! Trying to put a WTD ad for a rear 650B 12x142 wheel. Picture thing was stopping me #stealthad
Cheers guys I’ll bang a report probably why we’ve had ads today.
Are you being deliberately obtuse? I’ve already acknowledged the need for the site to generate income.
No, just clarifying.
Guys – sorry I should not have posted again. this conversation just ends up in folk getting cross.
Unfortunately you’re right. I can’t believe I allowed myself to post again. I’m afraid how this has been handled from the start is enough for me to not renew my subscription.
Those who has problems uploading yesterday have you had any luck today?