Current Ad problem June/2022

[pineywoods]

There was a problem which has led to there being more ads for those that are not Premier Members and it is being addressed. If you remember we had a real problem with them awhile back where they were interfering with even using the site and Jeff got with those responsible for placing them and got it resolved. Well pretty much the same thing is going on now Jeff has gotten with them and it will be straightened out as it was last time.
Things are going to happen from time to time like this or other technical issues it is unavoidable unfortunately but there is no sense in getting nasty or vulgar in threads that will not be tolerated.
Bear with us a bit and the ad thing will be fixed.
We are also aware that the "Alerts" are not clearing out for some/many/all members and it is being looked into.
We are also aware that some pages are not loading at full width for some/many members and that to is being addressed
You may think things aren't being fixed fast enough but you need to remember some of these things don't affect everyone and can be hard to reproduce when they try to. Remember the owner and staff of SMF have other jobs and other things to do so sometimes it might seem like it's taking a long time to deal with something.

 

[SmokinEdge]

It’s kind of funny to me, it’s always the free loaders complaining. This site is a treasure trove of information that for the most part is freely accessible by the non member lurker. The cost of membership is dirt cheap for the access to content. If I was Jeff, I’d only allow access to the search function for paying membership. It’s that good. Just my thoughts.

 

[pineywoods]

I gave up trying to understand people and their actions long ago

 

[indaswamp]

Thanks for the update piney!

 

[atomicsmoke]

it’s always the free loaders complaining.

One of the complainers here...never considered myself a freeloader, but if you think that I am one because I pointed out the mobile version was not usable with the current ads layout...sure. After all, I am from Canada, so I must be a socialist.

 

[DougE]

A year's membership can be had for less than a case of beer, so I really don't see the reluctance for some to not ditch the ads and have the annoyance be a thing of the past.

 

[SmokinEdge]

One of the complainers here...never considered myself a freeloader, but if you think that I am one because I pointed out the mobile version was not usable with the current ads layout...sure. After all, I am from Canada, so I must be a socialist.

Wow, that’s a loaded statement.

All I’m saying is that a year membership is only 15 bucks American. Even a self proclaimed socialist could afford that. Much easier and better to help the site financially, the site you can’t stay away from. It’s a small amount that makes your viewing experience much better and you are supporting your own habit. Love to see you climb over this hill. I like most of your postings.

 

[pc farmer]

I don't know why this thread isn't locked YET, piney gave everyone the answer about the ads. Everything else said isn't needed.

 

[DougE]

I don't know why this thread isn't locked YET, piney gave everyone the answer about the ads. Everything else said isn't needed.

Locking it when it was posted is how I would have went about it as an admin. And any future reference to ads would have went straight to the moderation queue. I've been around this block a few times.

 

[kilo charlie]

pineywoods Thank you for the update! I'm sure many people appreciate it!

It’s kind of funny to me, it’s always the free loaders complaining. This site is a treasure trove of information that for the most part is freely accessible by the non member lurker. The cost of membership is dirt cheap for the access to content. If I was Jeff, I’d only allow access to the search function for paying membership. It’s that good. Just my thoughts.

I just gotta say that I'm not sure you thought this through.

I personally have complained about the ads and the usability of this site. At the same time I was complaining, I was contributing my personal ideas and recipes and sharing my own photos. Without contributions such as are posted every single day, there would be no reason to visit this site.

I'm offended to be referred to as a "freeloader". Thanks to the staff members here, I've had several of my posts Featured on the carousel and a lot of great feed back because of that. Seen by far more people than just my real life friends and family, I am able to get real honest feedback and learn to make improvements.

I freely contributed my posts and in return, I feel gathering information should also be free. If I have to pay to contribute then we all lose. I stop contributing, everyone stops learning something new and so on and so forth.

Yes it's true.. TulsaJeff gave this place its start, but it's us, the people, who have made this site what it is and keep it going.

 

[pc farmer]

Locking it when it was posted is how I would have went about it as an admin. And any future reference to ads would have went straight to the moderation queue. I've been around this block a few times.

I am a little more forgiving then most. I don't want to hurt people's feelings.

 

[pineywoods]

I left it open in case anybody had any questions or comments but after the other thread was taken down didn't expect this one to have the bickering and stuff in it

 

[SmokinEdge]

pineywoods Thank you for the update! I'm sure many people appreciate it!



I just gotta say that I'm not sure you thought this through.

I personally have complained about the ads and the usability of this site. At the same time I was complaining, I was contributing my personal ideas and recipes and sharing my own photos. Without contributions such as are posted every single day, there would be no reason to visit this site.

I'm offended to be referred to as a "freeloader". Thanks to the staff members here, I've had several of my posts Featured on the carousel and a lot of great feed back because of that. Seen by far more people than just my real life friends and family, I am able to get real honest feedback and learn to make improvements.

I freely contributed my posts and in return, I feel gathering information should also be free. If I have to pay to contribute then we all lose. I stop contributing, everyone stops learning something new and so on and so forth.

Yes it's true.. TulsaJeff gave this place its start, but it's us, the people, who have made this site what it is and keep it going.

I appreciate what you are saying, I do, but I’m a paying member to a site that needs money to operate and stay in existence. My experience is carefree. I’ve even offered to pay for membership to certain members who originally were upset and complaining. It’s 15 bucks, I’m not getting the resistance to the membership? I do appreciate all of the members that are long standing but refuse to pay, but why?

 

[kilo charlie]

I appreciate what you are saying, I do, but I’m a paying member to a site that needs money to operate and stay in existence. My experience is carefree. I’ve even offered to pay for membership to certain members who originally were upset and complaining. It’s 15 bucks, I’m not getting the resistance to the membership? I do appreciate all of the members that are long standing but refuse to pay, but why?

Why don't I pay?

Because I pay in my knowledge when I spend an entire day making a recipe and documenting every step including photos and painstakingly post around the ads so that others can follow step by step without going through the days or weeks of research of posting something original.

I pay by giving, I pay by providing likes and feedback and likely once in awhile giving someone that Aha! moment ot Why Didn't I Think of That?.

I pay by enduring the constant pressure to pay!

And with that, I say Good Day Sir.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Why don't I pay?

Because I pay in my knowledge when I spend an entire day making a recipe and documenting every step including photos and painstakingly post around the ads so that others can follow step by step without going through the days or weeks of research of posting something original.

I pay by giving, I pay by providing likes and feedback and likely once in awhile giving someone that Aha! moment ot Why Didn't I Think of That?.

I pay by enduring the constant pressure to pay!

And with that, I say Good Day Sir.

I don’t disagree Charlie.
I do the same and I contribute a small fee to the site and have a stress free experience, zero drama. It’s worth it to me.

 

[JckDanls 07]

OK... LET IT GO ...

Those that want to pay will pay... those that choose not to.. will not...
"LET IT GO"

 

[Brokenhandle]

Piney and pc and all the other mods...we appreciate what you do. Here's an idea for those unhappy with the ads but don't want to pay 4 cents per day to not deal with them...let them be moderators like you all are...putting in your time along with your full time jobs. Maybe, just maybe they would appreciate all you do for us! I sure appreciate all you do! But I doubt they would put forth that effort. I will say I'm not happy with all the complaints. There is no reason for it. Keep up the good work! And as I've said in previous posts...less ad intrusions would be great for those visiting or new members...the ads can really get in the way. But glad you started this post to let them know.

Ryan

 

[jcam222]

There was a problem which has led to there being more ads for those that are not Premier Members and it is being addressed. If you remember we had a real problem with them awhile back where they were interfering with even using the site and Jeff got with those responsible for placing them and got it resolved. Well pretty much the same thing is going on now Jeff has gotten with them and it will be straightened out as it was last time.
Things are going to happen from time to time like this or other technical issues it is unavoidable unfortunately but there is no sense in getting nasty or vulgar in threads that will not be tolerated.
Bear with us a bit and the ad thing will be fixed.
We are also aware that the "Alerts" are not clearing out for some/many/all members and it is being looked into.
We are also aware that some pages are not loading at full width for some/many members and that to is being addressed
You may think things aren't being fixed fast enough but you need to remember some of these things don't affect everyone and can be hard to reproduce when they try to. Remember the owner and staff of SMF have other jobs and other things to do so sometimes it might seem like it's taking a long time to deal with something.

Thanks for the update Jerry

 

[TH-n-PA]

 

[Brokenhandle]

That's hilarious!

Ryan