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Why are there so many advertisements on the forums now? It is very annoying. My Video Life Story is on every page!!
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I use AdBlock Plus with Google Chrome. I don't see any ads. I believe AdBlock Plus also works with Firefox and Internet Explorer.
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The site is FREE and our model is that is will always remain FREE and to have advertisers support the cost. There are countless hours spent maintaining it by the owners and contracted specialist. We thank everyone for their support and for considering the local businesses in The Villages for any of the services or products they have.
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Why are there so many advertisements on the forums now? It is very annoying. My Video Life Story is on every page!!
Seriously? What don't you understand about a "free" site. Do you think the owners spend thousands of dollars and countless hours to maintain the site with no source of income? The ads are there and don't really impede on your ability to post or read posts on the site, and provide you with a forum to voice your opinion and learn about this great community.
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Seriously? What don't you understand about a "free" site. Do you think the owners spend thousands of dollars and countless hours to maintain the site with no source of income? The ads are there and don't really impede on your ability to post or read posts on the site, and provide you with a forum to voice your opinion and learn about this great community.
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I don't mind the advertisements on the page. I understand that's how the forum makes their money.

What I had trouble with was opening up the page and EVERY thread was a separate thread for a coupon for different things. I didn't count them, but it appears that several people did and there were seventeen. SEVENTEEN??? REALLY???

OK... OK.... I know the Admin is going to take issue with me on this...

*hiding under bed* He will have to find me first!
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If every advertiser wrote 17 posts, they would take over TOTV and turn most people off. I can see it now...All separate posts:


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on white shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on brown shutters today

48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on purple shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on orange shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on red shutters today

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48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 1" shutters


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48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 2" shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 2.5 shutters


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STAY TUNED FOR TOMORROW WHEN WE HAVE GREAT DEALS ON BLINDS.....17 great new deals!




Shall I call Rick and tell him he's losing out on great advertising???
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Seriously? What don't you understand about a "free" site. Do you think the owners spend thousands of dollars and countless hours to maintain the site with no source of income? The ads are there and don't really impede on your ability to post or read posts on the site, and provide you with a forum to voice your opinion and learn about this great community.
Folks, you're not being charged for this site. Of course there will be ads, and some of the vendors offer really great products.
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If every advertiser wrote 17 posts, they would take over TOTV and turn most people off. I can see it now...All separate posts:


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on white shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on brown shutters today

48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on purple shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on orange shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on red shutters today

48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on turquoise shutters today

48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on blue shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on yellow shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on green shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on indigo shutters today


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 1" shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 1.5 inch shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 2" shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 2.5 shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on 3" shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on rainbow shutters


48 Hour Blinds - Great Deal on black shutters


STAY TUNED FOR TOMORROW WHEN WE HAVE GREAT DEALS ON BLINDS.....17 great new deals!




Shall I call Rick and tell him he's losing out on great advertising???
You win it, Angie! SPOTD Award goes to you.

17 separate posts....a little too much for me.
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Folks, you're not being charged for this site. Of course there will be ads, and some of the vendors offer really great products.
Bare, these weren't ads,these were threads. 17 separate threads!

Also... I've never been on a forum that charged it's members. They all make money with their advertising. But 17 threads? 17 topics??? Seriously!

I do see the advertising and I do/will use these people... but I didn't open the threads! I found them annoying.
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Bare, these weren't ads,these were threads. 17 separate threads!

Also... I've never been on a forum that charged it's members. They all make money with their advertising. But 17 threads? 17 topics??? Seriously!

I do see the advertising and I do/will use these people... but I didn't open the threads! I found them annoying.
Angle, sorry kiddo, I wasn't directing my comments to you. I have to admit that I do skip a lot of repetitive threads!
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Bare, these weren't ads,these were threads. 17 separate threads!

Also... I've never been on a forum that charged it's members. They all make money with their advertising. But 17 threads? 17 topics??? Seriously!

I do see the advertising and I do/will use these people... but I didn't open the threads! I found them annoying.
The Original post was about advertisements, not posts by advertisers. There is a big distinction between the two. I posted to support the advertisers, but was not supporting the multiple posts by an advertiser.
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Angle, sorry kiddo, I wasn't directing my comments to you. I have to admit that I do skip a lot of repetitive threads!
I know Bare! Not a problem.

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The Original post was about advertisements, not posts by advertisers. There is a big distinction between the two. I posted to support the advertisers, but was not supporting the multiple posts by an advertiser.
I agree!!! I am hiring several people/companies advertised on this site. And to be honest, I wouldn't mind if someone wanted to put one post with ALL the coupons in it. But it was excessive to say the least.

I don't think everyone saw it, so you may not know what I'm referring to.
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I agree!!! I am hiring several people/companies advertised on this site. And to be honest, I wouldn't mind if someone wanted to put one post with ALL the coupons in it. But it was excessive to say the least.

I don't think everyone saw it, so you may not know what I'm referring to.
I saw them and had the same reaction. It was over the top!
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