The Free Talk Live BBS
Free Talk Live => General => Topic started by: BonerJoe on June 19, 2008, 03:55:15 PM
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What the fuck? :(
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What the fuck? :(
Somebody obviously needs to pay the bills.
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What the fuck? :(
Somebody obviously needs to pay the bills.
Huh? I could run this forum off my $10/month web service.
How much are you raping Ian for?
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(http://www.freetalklive.com/images/webex728x90.jpg)
This has got to be the most annoying banner in the world. I was just about to make a thread about this.
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Oh, and... would you?
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9283/webex728x90ws1.jpg)
Too much of a mutt.
Goddammit, that ad is fucking annoying.
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Well, with Firefox, you could just AdBlock it and in Opera there is a urfilter.ini file you could use.
I don't wanna do that nigger shit. It would block ALL the images.
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Somebody obviously needs to pay the bills.
Huh? I could run this forum off my $10/month web service.
How much are you raping Ian for?
You couldn't run this forum on a $10/month web hosting service. Even if the server stayed up, the host would kick you off fast for "using too many resources."
And I'm not running the server around here (anymore).
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You couldn't run this forum on a $10/month web hosting service. Even if the server stayed up, the host would kick you off fast for "using too many resources."
Never had that problem, I'm running two forums right now, one very active. And if they started bitching it's only $10 extra a month to buy guaranteed CPU time.
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I sent Ian a PM and he looked at this thread, no answer. WTF?
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Never had that problem, I'm running two forums right now, one very active. And if they started bitching it's only $10 extra a month to buy guaranteed CPU time.
You aren't running a forum which is integrated with the rest of the web site, either...
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You aren't running a forum which is integrated with the rest of the web site, either...
Like how?
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You aren't running a forum which is integrated with the rest of the web site, either...
Like how?
For instance it's integrated with http://amp.freetalklive.com/ and if you go over there it'll show you as logged in. The idea being that (whenever Dan finishes the coding) all your AMP perks will be automatically delivered and integrated.
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The default theme should no longer be available. Sorry for any inconvenience. Adblock for firefox is a handy piece of software...
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You aren't running a forum which is integrated with the rest of the web site, either...
Like how?
For instance it's integrated with http://amp.freetalklive.com/ and if you go over there it'll show you as logged in. The idea being that (whenever Dan finishes the coding) all your AMP perks will be automatically delivered and integrated.
Oh, I'm sure that places huge loads on the CPU.
:roll:
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Adblock for firefox is a handy piece of software...
So, that's it?
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Oh, I'm sure that places huge loads on the CPU.
:roll:
That doesn't place loads of CPU on the server but it would introduce annoying security problems if you split it across servers, especially if one of them is not under your control.
As for the banner ad, I think the big problem with it is that it pretty much requires a minimum width of 1280 pixels.
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BJ: There were already banners up there, this only takes up some empty space and it's a client paying a good chunk of cash. If you don't run adblock yet, you should try it.
Maybe someone will buy their software or whatever.
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The default theme should no longer be available. Sorry for any inconvenience. Adblock for firefox is a handy piece of software...
Well, that explains that PHP error. Is there any way to change my Major Jizz/marijuana account to show the standard layout? When I log in through it, it doesn't let me see anything. If that's not possible, can you just delete that old account?
I have disabled the Default theme, so you should be back to Babylon. Try logging in again and reloading.
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I'm voting with my wallet.
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Punish us for a successful sale. Whatever.
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Punish us for a successful sale. Whatever.
I only AMP 'cause of this BBS.
I'm not paying $25 a month to see a huge green annoying banner at the top of every page.
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Punish us for a successful sale. Whatever.
I only AMP 'cause of this BBS.
I'm not paying $25 a month to see a huge green annoying banner at the top of every page.
You successfully ignored the other two. Sensitive to green?
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You successfully ignored the other two.
That's because they're nice muted colors and they're small boxes. Not a 600-something pixel wide box of green annoyingness.
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:roll:
Their renewal date comes up at the end of July.
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You successfully ignored the other two.
That's because they're nice muted colors and they're small boxes. Not a 600-something pixel wide box of green annoyingness.
I figured you'd thank me for cutting it from 728 to below 650 wide. :P
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You successfully ignored the other two.
That's because they're nice muted colors and they're small boxes. Not a 600-something pixel wide box of green annoyingness.
I figured you'd thank me for cutting it from 728 to below 650 wide. :P
Oh, gee, thanks.
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Boner Joe
Ian told me that you pulled your platinum AMP because of the banner. So, I thought I would try to explain it to you. Webex is an advertiser that has dedicated $1200 for a month trial on FTL. The banner is part of that trial. FTL is not a service. We don't just try to cover our expenses. we do FTL full time and make our living from it. I quit my 80k a year advertising job in Sarasota 2 years ago to try to grow FTL into something more. I see the potential. It has yet to reach that potential, but with the help of Sakal, Webex and a few more advertisers of that level, we will be there. The banner is not a slight against you nor is it meant to do anything but introduce our listeners/bbsers to a new product. With the money, we will pay living expenses and continue to provide you with the quality that FTL is. Without ad dollars I would be forced to work at another job and likely would not be able to convince my wife that NH is the right place for us to live.
I hope this eplains the motivation to you sufficiently. We appreciate your AMP dollars and wish you would reconsider.
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Ian, you should try getting AdamandEve.com to advertise with FTL. It's an online sex toy store. There is another high traffic podcast that has them as a sponsor.
We had them as an advertiser, but we failed to produce the business necessary for them to continue. Keith and the Girl on the other hand has been quite successful for them.
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I can't blame Jay for pulling his AMP money...it's not that the banner ad has a bunch of colors or is ugly, it makes the webpage stretch out and that's what's annoying about it.
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FTL is not a service.
The AMP program is surely a service, otherwise it wouldn't have perquisites.
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Can I take a $1200/month ad that says "BONERJOE LOVES NIGGERS!" ?
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Maybe the ugly WebEx ad isn't the problem (at least the part that's actually advertising.) Maybe the useless "Free Talk Live Bulletin Board System" thing (there IS a "Home" button) and that cheesy rent-a-head can go. Then it would all fit in a reasonable width.
Come to think of it, I probably don't need to be asked to AMP either.
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WebEx is actually a really good service and is pretty widely used.
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Maybe the ugly WebEx ad isn't the problem (at least the part that's actually advertising.) Maybe the useless "Free Talk Live Bulletin Board System" thing (there IS a "Home" button) and that cheesy rent-a-head can go. Then it would all fit in a reasonable width.
Come to think of it, I probably don't need to be asked to AMP either.
Better?
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Maybe the ugly WebEx ad isn't the problem (at least the part that's actually advertising.) Maybe the useless "Free Talk Live Bulletin Board System" thing (there IS a "Home" button) and that cheesy rent-a-head can go. Then it would all fit in a reasonable width.
Come to think of it, I probably don't need to be asked to AMP either.
Better?
Yeah, actually...now to con them into understanding they don't need the rent-a-head in their ad...
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Yeah, actually...now to con them into understanding they don't need the rent-a-head in their ad...
She's the modern age update of the screaming caller. Notice how she wears a headset instead of holding a phone with a cord?
...and she looks like she's on E instead of PCP...
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Ha, it's down to 1024 now. I guess that'll do.
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Much better, servants.
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It's eye rape. FTL has initiated force.
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The colors and the layout that they use for the ad remind me of something between a medicinal topical cream package and Fedex.
(https://www.hungates.com/images/fedexground_logo.gif)
Hmm...FedEx, WebEx, obnoxious colors and layout...yeah, that's what I thought.
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ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!
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ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!
Is that the sound of rape? Have you tried our new product RapeEx, for FREE?
My eye-holes huwt.
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Can't one of you web niggers who works for Ian put a little Javascript show/hide button on the side of the banner so if we don't want to see that shit we don't have to on a daily motherfucking basis?
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Can't one of you web niggers who works for Ian put a little Javascript show/hide button on the side of the banner so if we don't want to see that shit we don't have to on a daily motherfucking basis?
The advertiser paid $1200 a month to ensure that you see it. Bidding for your requested feature starts at $1201.
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IT BURNS!!!!!!
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The advertiser paid $1200 a month to ensure that you see it.
Once I've seen it, I've seen it. I don't need to stare at it every waking second.
BTW, I'm gonna stop using the Amazon search box here too. There goes $50 a month in comissions.
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Yes, I'm being a goddamned bitch.
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Yes, I'm being a goddamned bitch.
Is it that time of the month again?
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Yes, I'm being a goddamned bitch.
Is it that time of the month again?
Maybe.
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It's not even noticeable if you scroll down every time you get on a new page.
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It's not even noticeable if you scroll down every time you get on a new page.
Yep. What a bitchass.
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The advertiser paid $1200 a month to ensure that you see it.
How long do you think it will take them to figure out it is a waste of money?
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The advertiser paid $1200 a month to ensure that you see it.
How long do you think it will take them to figure out it is a waste of money?
We can hope that they care somewhat about supporting the show and not so much about selling buggy software.
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We can hope that they care somewhat about supporting the show
I don't think they do.
I would take their money to run the ad.
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I just love the way we trash the FTL BBS sponsors. Good thing they probably don't even read the posts. :lol:
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They used to have ads for George Phillies' presidential campaign on the show...of course we're going to make fun of them.
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I just love the way we trash the FTL BBS sponsors. Good thing they probably don't even read the posts. :lol:
A banner ad on the BBS by a somewhat reputable company kicks the crap out of that scam Outin90. Both were about the same amount annoying, but one was also ruining the hosts' credibility and would have hurt the show in the long run, IMO.
Avoiding all the ads on the BBS is as simple as filtering out a couple of URLs:
http://www.freetalklive.com/images/*
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=freetalklive-20&o=1&p=20&l=qs1&f=ifrAnd that doesn't hinder your looking at the shrine at all. I'll refrain from any jokes concerning particular users and the time they spend online vs. how easy it is to not see ads.
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I'll refrain from any jokes concerning particular users and the time they spend online vs. how easy it is to not see ads.
Go fuck yourself.
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I'll refrain from any jokes concerning particular users and the time they spend online vs. how easy it is to not see ads.
Go fuck yourself.
Who else can I ban for cash? :lol:
BonerJoe, for the $10/month you're getting from me now.
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I'll kick in for a toll-free AMP line if you ban BonerJoe...
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I'll refrain from any jokes concerning particular users and the time they spend online vs. how easy it is to not see ads.
Go fuck yourself.
Who else can I ban for cash? :lol:
BonerJoe, for the $10/month you're getting from me now.
Go make a thread to see how much cash you can raise.
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I'll kick in for a toll-free AMP line if you ban BonerJoe...
What does that cost you, $2 a month?
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I'll kick in for a toll-free AMP line if you ban BonerJoe...
What does that cost you, $2 a month?
Not only are you an idiot, you're a jackass.
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I'll kick in for a toll-free AMP line if you ban BonerJoe...
What does that cost you, $2 a month?
Not only are you an idiot, you're a jackass.
Cause I'm right.
Come on, let's see how much you can boost my ego by putting up money and services to ban my ass.
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I've got nothing against BonerJoe (besides his being an asshat today) and don't want to see him banned. But it appears he's back on the hook for $10 + the AMPline. 8)
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I've got nothing against BonerJoe (besides his being an asshat today) and don't want to see him banned. But it appears he's back on the hook for $10 + the AMPline. 8)
I'll cancel your AMP account tomorrow. Did you even try the ignore button?
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BJ might just be in a pissy mood.. wouldn't want him banned at all.
Don't see what the big deal is though- I hadn't even noticed the thing til it was pointed out. Even in newspapers, I mentally "tune out" the ads- same thing online.
And at $1200 - who would have declined that? C'mon BJ- admit it- you'd put up a banner on your forums for that much wouldn't ya?
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And at $1200 - who would have declined that? C'mon BJ- admit it- you'd put up a banner on your forums for that much wouldn't ya?
Not that big.
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I'll cancel your AMP account tomorrow. Did you even try the ignore button?
Thanks, and no, I don't ignore. Regardless of whether or not I see it, I don't pay for the resources used to hurl shit in my direction unless 1)I deserved it or 2)the shit-chucker is also a contributor. Can't have your cake and eat it too.
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1)I deserved it
You did deserve it: " I'll refrain from any jokes concerning particular users and the time they spend online".
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Well, Barterer, AMP is intended to help the show, not support the BBS. You chose to participate here, knowing full well it is virtually unmoderated. Shit will be hurled. Don't like it? Ignore the hurlers or go away. Or, pull your AMP in protest of an unmoderated forum and keep having shit hurled at you.
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I think I remember Ian saying that he really didin't give a shit about this BBS, but now that he's got a $1200 ad on here, I'm wondering if this place is gonna start to get more compromised. I hope not.
Naw. The ad was included in a big ad package and they didn't know they were going to get the BBS. I still don't give a shit.
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Just read this thread.
And although, I like BonerJoe because he is crass, rude, sometimes insulting but funny all at the same time.
But I think that he's being pretty damn picky on this one. I didn't even NOTICE the awful eye-burning green banner until I read his post!
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Barterer: the biggest crybaby on this BBS.
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Barterer: the biggest crybaby on this BBS.
:lol:
Oh no, Mr. (http://thump01.pbase.com/o6/61/114161/1/86436357.LUvASXZK.dramaqueen.gif) This thread... (http://thump01.pbase.com/o6/61/114161/1/86436357.LUvASXZK.dramaqueen.gif).... I've seen it before... God DAMN you.. (http://thump01.pbase.com/o6/61/114161/1/86436357.LUvASXZK.dramaqueen.gif) thinks I'm a crybaby.
Oh well, I tried to turn BonerJoe's shitheadedness into a positive thing for FTL and it backfired. So enjoy king BonerJoe and $0 instead of BonerJoe, a toll free AMP line and $20/mo.
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Oh well, I tried to turn BonerJoe's shitheadedness into a positive thing for FTL and it backfired. So enjoy king BonerJoe and $0 instead of BonerJoe, a toll free AMP line and $20/mo.
I'm still confused.
And who needs a toll-free anything anymore? Doesn't everyone have a kajillion minutes or unlimited long distance on their cell phone/VoIP plans anyways?
Jesus Christ, people on welfare have more cellphone minutes on their plan then I do.
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Barterer: the biggest crybaby on this BBS.
:lol:
Oh no, Mr. (http://thump01.pbase.com/o6/61/114161/1/86436357.LUvASXZK.dramaqueen.gif) This thread... (http://thump01.pbase.com/o6/61/114161/1/86436357.LUvASXZK.dramaqueen.gif).... I've seen it before... God DAMN you.. (http://thump01.pbase.com/o6/61/114161/1/86436357.LUvASXZK.dramaqueen.gif) thinks I'm a crybaby.
Oh well, I tried to turn BonerJoe's shitheadedness into a positive thing for FTL and it backfired. So enjoy king BonerJoe and $0 instead of BonerJoe, a toll free AMP line and $20/mo.
This BBS has enjoyed Jay's shitheadedness for over 4 years now. I think it can handle a few more.
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*Twitch*
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wat
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(http://www.freetalklive.com/images/webex728x90.jpg)
This has got to be the most annoying banner in the world. I was just about to make a thread about this.
Gone
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I knew something was missing. Thank god.
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if you guys put a google banner ad i will be sure to "visit" your sponsor
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This BBS has enjoyed Jay's shitheadedness for over 4 years now. I think it can handle a few more.
It makes me wonder how BJ found the BBS.
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It makes me wonder how BJ found the BBS.
It was assigned to me.