Comments for Web Advertising: good or evil?

Comment from Terry Coon on 2007-09-29

2007-09-29T17:27:33Z

I gave up commercial radio and TV 30 yrs ago.
I am willing to pay for newsletter subscriptions such as Leo's though I am on fixed income.
I cannot tolerate advertising.

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-09-24

2007-09-25T05:31:42Z

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I do fast forward though commercials. Just like I don't read all the ads in a
newspaper, or on all the web sites I visit. (Though I have *stopped* fast
forwarding to see an ad that looks interesting.)

What I *don't* do is create a video tape (or other version) of a TV show where
the ads never appear.

The TV/commercial comparision isn't perfect, but I consider fast forwarding the
same as seeing but not reading. Blocking the ads is more like removing them
from the original material so you don't even have to fast forward.

Leo

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Comment from Ronny on 2007-09-23

2007-09-23T21:55:40Z

I understand your point Leo but do you skip the commercials when you watch your DVR or go to the bathroom during a live viewing when the commercials come on? If so, you are really skipping the same ads you complain about your readers skipping.

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Comment from Mary on 2007-09-23

2007-09-23T13:13:03Z

I'm old enough to remember a long ago medium called a newspaper. Every page seemed to be filled with ads. Granted, they didn't flash, make noise, install spyware, etc. But computer users can use the same technique we old-timers used to use... ignore the ads you have no interest in or read the ads if you do have an interest. And if you're really interested, you could even respond. Simple and effective. :-)

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