AdyCarter Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Right, Im just going to throw this out there. Obviously this place costs to keep running, the financial backers of the board dont mind paying at all. Heck we love you all so much, and minimates even more thats why this place is here. However the thought of sponsorship/advertising has crossed my mind, most noticable something such as the AFX affiliate program, as its relevant to Minimates, I wouldnt even consider something like Google Ads as they tend to be pretty irrelevant. So my question to you all is would you mind if we carried a small banner ad at the top of the site? it wouldnt be a pop-up or anything stupid like that, just a small banner. (this is just me throwing an idea out there, I want your honest opinions, and it doesnt mean this is happening, I just figured I'd gauge public opinion before looking into anything) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have no problem with a small banner at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 ^^ Me neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I loathe advertisments, but think they serve a purpose by funding the costs of a website. A banner ad or banner support link is easily tolerated, but pop-ups will make me want to kick a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 A small banner, yes of course that'd be OK. But if it were pop ups or large ads over the page, then no. edit Just to add, the above is my own personal opinion as a poster on this site rather than staff. I will fully comply with any decision The Regime decides is for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I am voting yes because I know first hand how it costs to run a site. Many visitors to MMHQ see ads from a number of places. I have been experimenting with different options to defray costs but I've had no success. I was unaware of the AFX program so I'm going to look into it. I'd like any ads on MMHQ to be topical and Minimate/toy related. I don't think users should begrudge a site's decision to take any advertising it can get. It may not feel good to put ads on your site but the hosting/bandwidth of a site is such a money sink-hole. Plus, I have to admit I found some vendors after seeing their ads on a site. It helped me purchase some hard to find Minimates. Good luck Ady! Any monies made are very certainly well deserved. You've put a tremendous amount of blood sweat and tears into the forum. Same with Danny on MMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Good luck Ady! Any monies made are very certainly well deserved. You've put a tremendous amount of blood sweat and tears into the forum. Same with Danny on MMC. Thanks for the sentiments but currently MMC costs me about the price of a couple of beers a month to run. I won't be getting adverts in any time soon. If I did, I would try to get ones like Stuckakid who are Minimates fans as well as a store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I say yes to small banner ads... With the following caveats... Keep them relevent and not overwhelming in size Any money made should be used for hosting fee's and compo prizes, we dont want postcards from Ady in the Bahamas saying 'thanks guys' (not that that would happen). I understand that this place needs funding to survive, and I dont think Ady should haveto bear the brunt of it singlehandedly. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I loathe advertisments, but think they serve a purpose by funding the costs of a website. A banner ad or banner support link is easily tolerated, but pop-ups will make me want to kick a puppy. took the words out of my mouth I say yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Anything that relieves some of the financial burden is okay with me, Ady! I am voting yes because I know first hand how it costs to run a site. Hmm, I guess this isn't the best time to ask for a raise then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 i'm all for a banner to help out with the costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Anything that relieves some of the financial burden is okay with me, Ady! I am voting yes because I know first hand how it costs to run a site. Hmm, I guess this isn't the best time to ask for a raise then... Fortunately we did well this year, and I can offer you a generous 3.5% increase to your base salary. Unfortunately your base salary is zero so this bumps you up to ... well ... zero. But let me stress to you that this is indeed "market" pay for our industry. I can assure you that the other Minimate sites out there could never hope to match our level of compensation. Some of them are struggling. I've even heard rumors that MMC might be doing lay-offs. The market is really tight right now. But rest assured that MMHQ is on solid financial footing. Keep up the good work and you may earn a 1% salary bonus around the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 ^^^ Sounds like you've had to send that email before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I'm not opposed if it's for the cause or something pro-minimate retailers. Just not too many. Hey if you need a helping hand let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I agree - knowing what it takes to run a site is reason enough for me to throw in my yes vote for ads. I agree, though, that they should be minimate-related. Though finding renters who meet that criteria in a number big enough to actually fund this board is something of a question. But if it helps, I had the thought that I could contribute by putting up an ad for Minimate Adventures (once I get the site relaunced). Eh... it's an idea. But yeah, I think banner ads would be acceptable, and also somewhat necessary edit* I will also be willing to add in any assistance I can as far as graphics go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I fully support small banner ads for the site.....if it helps pay for the site, i'm in! I'd like to offer my assistance, if you need it, in some way graphics wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Wouldn't bother me a bit. I don't mind ads as long as they're relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 As a rule I hate advertising. However, you have given us a great site here, and wether the fee is a burden on you or not, you shouldn't have to foot the bill all by yourself. I don't think that tastefull ads, relavant and not to big, would make this site any less enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyc Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 No objection to banner ads, but no pop-ups please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I'm with Shane (and Bill Hicks) when it comes to ads. But I see it as a necessary evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thanks for the input everyone... Heh its almost like a democracy. Anyways, if you look uptop you'll see we're carrying a little darktide add, its jsut a test for the placement and size. Feedback would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Ads are fine, as long as they stay as small as that darktide banner thats up right now! and its cool that ists minimate related! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I approve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I don't have a problem with it but it does make the MMMV/MMC banner look skewiff because one is centred and the other isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Danny makes a valid point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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