Pop-up Adds at Bottom of Screen

[RKS.PA]

Today when I logged into the Barn, I'm getting pop up add at the bottom of my screen. This happens when using either Google or Firefox as my browser.

Understand Ryan can't provide this for free forever, but are others here experiencing the same?

[corvette8n]

Yes

[19Fordy]

Yup! It's happening right now as I type this. Nothing is free.
Hope we don't start seeing political adds.

[Zeke3]

Yes, I am having the same experience and it started in the middle of my session this morning. Annoying isn't it.

[totto]

Yes, I get these too, IT IS A PAIN IN THE ___. I hate it too

[Kube]

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Just a guess but methinks that's probably part of the "website update" from a few days ago...
Like the rest of you, I really disdain this poopy. Still, Ryan needs to earn a living just like the rest of us.

[51woodie]

Can the moderator not stop this from happening?

[Tim Ayers]

It's not happening on the HAMB, so I wondering why myself.

[TJ]

Yes I'm getting them too.

[leon bee]

I hate this. At least it could be something that didn't flash and change constantly.

[Kens 36]

Truly annoying. A great way to run off members of the forum.

Ken

[itslow]

Install an ad blocker extension in your respective browsers. There are a variety of ones that work well.

[Ol' Ron]

Not yet!!!!

[JSeery]

There is a banner at the bottom of my screen, so yes! You can close it, but it doesn't take long before it is back.

[Kens 36]

Originally Posted by itslow

Install an ad blocker extension in your respective browsers. There are a variety of ones that work well.

Which ad blocker worked for you?

[Jack E/NJ]

Still says remove all ads by logging in. Maybe a hackjob. Jack E/NJ

[tubman]

Quite frankly, I'd rather have a $50 annual "Alliance Member" option than these annoying ads.

I wonder if that isn't coming? All I know is that "The Ford Barn" is no longer the first place I will go in the morning.

[1937sedandelivery]

I am with Tubman. This is utterly annoying, so much so, that I won't be logging in as frequently as normal...

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Jack E/NJ

Still says remove all ads by logging in. Maybe a hackjob. Jack E/NJ

I am logged on and I'm still get it.

[RKS.PA]

Originally Posted by tubman

Quite frankly, I'd rather have a $50 annual "Alliance Member" option than these annoying ads.

I wonder if that isn't coming? All I know is that "The Ford Barn" is no longer the first place I will go in the morning.

I did sign up as an Alliance member and that took care of the adds over there. Will be interesting to see if that's next on the agenda!!

[flatford8]

Maybe t-shirts and like buttons are coming......Mark

[frnkeore]

I agree with everyone else. They are very annoying! They would be much easier to put up with if, they didn't "flash" like they do.

[ford38v8]

If anyone discovers a way to block them, please post here!

[petehoovie]

In FireFox, this Ad Blocker works for me > https://getadblock.com/

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[VeryTangled]

Hi Everyone. Quite a while ago I added the free AddBlock Plus https://adblockplus.org/ to my browser of choice, Edge and get no pop-up adverts on this site.

[ford38v8]

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Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Everyone. Quite a while ago I added the free AddBlock Plus https://adblockplus.org/ to my browser of choice, Edge and get no pop-up adverts on this site.

That sounds good. I did, however, just now read the terms of use, which does not warranty it's security. I'm already paranoid about security breaches, so I'll hold off on installing it for a bit. Thanks for posting, Jeff!

[ford38v8]

Update: Now it seems to be resolving itself. Only pops up momentarily on the first Ford Barn window I open. I do also stay logged in, o so maybe that's a factor as well.

[JSeery]

The ones I have used in the past create issues. A lot of sites will block you unless you remove the Ad blocker, LOL.

[DavidG]

My experience here is that if you stay logged in, no ads appear (ever) in the forum and swap meet sections without any additional ad blocker. If you start on the home page there will be ads on that page.

[JSeery]

David, this is something new that just started today, not sure why it is on some peoples page and not others. It is the bar at the bottom on the screen.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by JSeery

David, this is something new that just started today, not sure why it is on some peoples page and not others. It is the bar at the bottom on the screen.

[TJ]

I'm getting them and I'm always logged in to this site.

[V8COOPMAN]

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Has anyone maybe thought to hit the "" button yet and ask Ryan and the boys WTF? DD

[ford38v8]

Dang. It's back again.

[Jack E/NJ]

Meet Jeff. He's apparently the jovial sticky footer specialist who's bringing you all the Pop-up Ads today at the foot of your screen. And he's making sure they stick good! 8^) Jack E/NJ

[3quarter32]

They are a bit bothersome, so I delete them before reading the posts. A pain, but it works.

[nelsb01]

Well.........no expert here, but over on the right hand side of the ad is a X in a circle.
I clicked on that--- ads gone and they have not returned.

They will probably return when I disconnect and come back --- but they are still gone as I continue to type this.


Update: They did return after I hit submit for this discussion, but click the X and they are gone again.

[Ronnieroadster]

This is really annoying why would we want an add for household items or for that matter anything else. What a big PITA

[DavidG]

Still not at the bottom of my pages, but when it does, I'll do as Bruce does. After all, it does take money to maintain this website.

[scicala]

It's not as annoying as all of the pop up adds everywhere else on the internet.

Sal

[paul2748]

No ads for me - just the site info at the bottom

[JSeery]

Well, I tried login out and back in, still there. Maybe it is a platform issue, I use Windows 10.

[uncle max]

I can no longer bear it. Someone please send me an email when it's fixed.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by uncle max

I can no longer bear it. Someone please send me an email when it's fixed.

It is a bit much!!!

[woodiewagon46]

What a freaking pain!!! Please stop them , I don't care how much they are paying!

[Pat/Ohio]

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I am still using Windows XP (don't tell Ryan), and when I click on the "X" in the upper right hand corner of the ad...it goes away and stays gone until I go to the next page or post.

Pat

[Ryan]

Hey fellas. This was a mistake. If logged on, you shouldn’t see the ad. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon.

[51504bat]

Getting them here

[34fordy]

I experience the same problem on my chromebook but not on my Apple mini.

[RKS.PA]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Hey fellas. This was a mistake. If logged on, you shouldn’t see the ad. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon.

Thank you, Ryan!! As you can see, this isn't what or why we log on here to share information and camaraderie.



If this is an economic issue for you, Ryan, you need to let us know.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by RKS.PA

Thank you, Ryan!! As you can see, this isn't what or why we log on here to share information and camaraderie.



If this is an economic issue for you, Ryan, you need to let us know.

The Ford Barn costs me money every month. It is not profitable. So, I am doing some different things with advertising in an effort to try to improve that situation. However, if you are logged in you shouldn't be effected by any of these changes.

There might be a time when I had to have some ads for logged in users, but I'm not willing to go there yet.

[mercman from oz]

Yes, these pop-ups appeared recently out of the blue, and I am still getting them. I hit the X on the right, and that deletes them for a time, but then they reappear shortly after again. They are a distraction. Thanks Ryan for working on a solution to eliminate them. Regards Mercman <><

[Joe Immler]

I am getting this crap also. Waiting for a solution.

[Ryan]

I'm sure I broke some other shit doing it, but I think I got the ad removed.

[1937sedandelivery]

Wow, no more ads. Thanks Ryan, you the man...

[RKS.PA]

Originally Posted by Ryan

I'm sure I broke some other shit doing it, but I think I got the ad removed.

So, those of us who were in business know that losing money each month isn't a plan to keep the Ford Barn going on as we hope it will. Guessing if it were to fold, most, if not all, of us who are here everyday, will suffer a great loss in the pursuit of keeping our beloved Fords on the road.


You must have some ideas as to how you can continue to keep the site going, and at the very least cut your losses??


As you've come to know over your years here as "the Boss"....there are some very intelligent loyal members. Maybe you could tap into some creative thinking that could erase your deficits?? We do have some skin in this game.



Just a thought....Dick.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by RKS.PA

So, those of us who were in business know that losing money each month isn't a plan to keep the Ford Barn going on as we hope it will. Guessing if it were to fold, most, if not all, of us who are here everyday, will suffer a great loss in the pursuit of keeping our beloved Fords on the road.


You must have some ideas as to how you can continue to keep the site going, and at the very least cut your losses??


As you've come to know over your years here as "the Boss"....there are some very intelligent loyal members. Maybe you could tap into some creative thinking that could erase your deficits?? We do have some skin in this game.



Just a thought....Dick.

I don’t really care about making money... it would be nice, but it’s not a driver. The Ford Barn is never gonna make me rich, so I don’t worry about it too much.

I really just want to stop some of the bleeding, so I am trying some things on the advertising side. These changes, however, will not effect you if you are logged in.

If things got really bad, I’d consider adding ads to the site while logged in, but only if it was minimally invasive.

[Graeme / New Zealand]

I don't get any pop ups on any site since I downloaded Add-blocker plus yonks ago.....it's free.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...ibdccddilifddb

GB

[Ryan]

And... at the end of the day, if you leave your bike in the driveway, someone is gonna take it.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by Ryan

And... at the end of the day, if you leave your bike in the driveway, someone is gonna take it.

I don't mind ads, especially if it helps keep the Barn afloat, but that bottom bar was very distracting.

[ford38v8]

Thank you Ryan!

[McMimmcs]

Maybe the solution is to charge all Barners a yearly stipend like $20 dollars.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

Maybe the solution is to charge all Barners a yearly stipend like $20 dollars.

[Aarongriffey]

Never saw that at the bottom that others have mentioned.
Lately when I first bring up the website I get an ad. Usually a ford truck dealer.
After I Cross it out I never see another ad.

[GB SISSON]

Thank you Ryan! It's just like the good ol days again!

[TMarsh]

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This is totally acceptable to me.

[quik]

I have to admit that the ads don't bother me that much if it keep this site up and running. Vintagemustang.com forum used them to support the site and I would click on them every now and then to help keep the site up and going.

[flatford8]

Ryan.....this site has educated me to no end....whatever it takes to keep it going....if it’s a little ad at the bottom of the page, I’ll deal with it.

Now....is this a good time to bring up the T-shirt thing again?!?!?!....��......Mark

[ford38v8]

As the great majority of members never post, an annual fee would drive them away. Perhaps those members who find membership profitable might contribute a token fee.
The $20 mentioned earlier might be a little high, so maybe $10 ? I don't sell, but I find it profitable in knowledge gained!

[flatford8]

“ I don't sell, but I find it profitable in knowledge gained!”
Well said!....Mark

[Ryan]

I appreciate it y'all... Sincerely, I do... I *think* I got this though... I should be able to clear enough ad revenue on logged off users to make this place float. And like I said, if that doesn't work I can always do some less aggressive ads for logged on users. I'm not all that worried about it at the moment.

This sticky footer ad was only meant to be viewable by those logged off. I screwed something up in implementation and it displayed to users that were logged on... That's all.

The only thing that bothered me were the long-time users that responded with, "I am gone until that ad is removed!" Seems like the appropriate response would be something more along the lines of, "Hey, that ad is annoying... Think we could do something else?"

I don't mind at all when someone disagrees with me... But it bothers me when someone is straight up disrespectful over a service that I provide them for absolutely nothing in return. I mean, I have an ego...

[glennpm]

I agree with you Ryan

Originally Posted by Ryan

I don't mind at all when someone disagrees with me... But it bothers me when someone is straight up disrespectful over a service that I provide them for absolutely nothing in return. I mean, I have an ego...

[4tcoupe]

I agree with Ryan.

[TJ]

There is a 2" sidebar on each side of the forum(at least on my computer) and ads in the sidebar would not be as bothersome as they are at the top or bottom. Can't speak for others, but ads in the sidebar are more easily ignored.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

Maybe the solution is to charge all Barners a yearly stipend like $20 dollars.

Ryan, ya out there? I would be so willing to pay this yearly.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

As the great majority of members never post, an annual fee would drive them away. Perhaps those members who find membership profitable might contribute a token fee.
The $20 mentioned earlier might be a little high, so maybe $10 ? I don't sell, but I find it profitable in knowledge gained!

I like the fact that the $20 may drive away a number of folks. Similar to a door cover charge at nice establishments... that cover charge is meant to discourage certain elements.
Still, $10 may be easier on younger folks... either way, I'm, more than willing to pay whatever Ryan may deem fair.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Kube

Ryan, ya out there? I would be so willing to pay this yearly.

I sincerely appreciate the thought... I just don't think I like the idea of charging folks... My ultimate goal is to keep early Ford stuff alive and drive more people into it.

[19Fordy]

I guess I'm in the minority but, if the pop up adds provide $$$ to keep this site afloat, I think the annoyance factor is worth it. I'd rather have the adds, than an annual fee.

[frnkeore]

Ryan, I would like to add my thanks for removing the adds.

I very much appreciate how you think and what motivates you.

It's a truly great site and I access it, all most every day.

[STEVE O]

Thanks Ryan!

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Ryan

I sincerely appreciate the thought... I just don't think I like the idea of charging folks... My ultimate goal is to keep early Ford stuff alive and drive more people into it.

How about donations?

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Kube

How about donations?

If you haven't already, get an Alliance membership on the H.A.M.B. I think it all ends up in the same pot and won't involve any extra effort on anyone's part.

I know I had a looming sense of guilt for partaking of all this free stuff until I became an Alliance member. Plus, you get the neat plaque.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Ryan

I don’t really care about making money... it would be nice, but it’s not a driver. The Ford Barn is never gonna make me rich, so I don’t worry about it too much.

I really just want to stop some of the bleeding, so I am trying some things on the advertising side. These changes, however, will not effect you if you are logged in.

If things got really bad, I’d consider adding ads to the site while logged in, but only if it was minimally invasive.

How about some merch like the HAMB? I remember Shelly did two things:
1) Fordbarn T's
2) Auctions on donated items. Profit went to her (or you in this case).

Just a thought...

[Russ/40]

The Ford Barn has become an integral part of my daily routine. I feel a sense of brotherhood here, and I'm on the site several times a day. There are friends here. That all has significant value to me in my life. The banner adds are a very small price to pay to get all the benefits the site freely gives to us through Ryan's generosity. If he wants or needs the adds to support the site, or even if he wants to make a few bucks, which he doesn't, it is OK with me. Ryan, I greatly value the site, and thank you for it.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

The Ford Barn has become an integral part of my daily routine. I feel a sense of brotherhood here, and I'm on the site several times a day. There are friends here. That all has significant value to me in my life. The banner adds are a very small price to pay to get all the benefits the site freely gives to us through Ryan's generosity. If he wants or needs the adds to support the site, or even if he wants to make a few bucks, which he doesn't, it is OK with me. Ryan, I greatly value the site, and thank you for it.

Well said. My thoughts exactly.

[Hal Beatty]

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I appreciate it y'all... Sincerely, I do... I *think* I got this though... I should be able to clear enough ad revenue on logged off users to make this place float.

Think I'll just do some browsing on the Barn while logged out