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Teriyaki Terrier
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Not to sound rude or anything, but isn't this knowledge pretty common? Long before I even became a subscriber I knew about this.
The first course of action I took when I became a subscriber several months ago was turn off all the ads. That same day I analyzed every benefit and bonus being a subscriber had. I won't give specific details, but needless to say I not only extended my subscriber status, but was also quite impressed. Obviously, I can't speak for everyone, nor do I wish too, but when ever I am about to make a decision with money, I make sure I know what I am getting into and read the fine print listing all the benefits and such. |
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jsevakis
Former ANN Editor in Chief
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Yeah, but very few of our readers clock in anywhere near as much time on this site as you do. 
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Teriyaki Terrier
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You may have a point there and thank you very much also. 
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Brand
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I actually keep most of the ads on (other then those yucky double underline links) because I might miss a good deal on some anime otherwise. Though I am glad it is set up to so you can turn off each kind of add and not just all of them.
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QuinnM
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Doesn't everyone use Firefox + AdBlock these days?
...I haven't seen adverts on the internet in years. :s Edit: (AdBlock also works on video too! ...unlike paying for a subscription according to the subscription page) Last edited by QuinnM on Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:47 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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acadia2
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Haha, no. I like the Funimation one selling the Spice & Wolf DVD's.
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Teriyaki Terrier
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While I do use Firefox (in fact it's my default browser) although Adblock seems to be much better now than in the past, I normally don't really care about ads for the most part. I'd like to say there is a interesting story on why this site is different than the rest, but truth be told, there isn't. I just like the fact I remove the advertisements simply by being a subscriber. I am not really trying to insinuate any statement or anything, but more to the point, just using a provided feature. It's like with some microwave's that include a popcorn button. Even though the bag of popcorn provides how much time you should cook it for, since the option is there, there is more inclination to use it. |
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Melanchthon
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Actually, I have rules in noscript and AdBlock to allow everything from ANN, including ads. I like the ads here, since they are for products that I might actually buy, like new anime releases and such.
/the fast servers are more than than enough reward for me |
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Shiroi Hane
Encyclopedia Editor
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I keep the button ads on as they are the least intrusive (banners with rollovers are a pain and the least said about infolinks the better) although I just noticed that they don't actually appear on the UK site.
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Teriyaki Terrier
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I have to admit, the fast server is certainly a exceptional plus. At first I didn't really notice much of a difference, but that changed very quickly as I soon learned, there is quite a substantial difference. This is especially helpful if I want to check out the latest news quickly or have a limited amount of time or something around those lines. |
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Kyaa the Catlord
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I finally got paypal to allow me to use my credit card again so I could subscribe.
FINALLY. *spits on Paypal* And shouldn't I have access to the special forums now? |
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PetrifiedJello
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There's just no easy way to say this, but here goes.
I've only one issue with the subscription service and that's the lack of tie-in to the video service. I know the reasons, which frustrates me even more. This is why I like to believe my subscription goes to Theron "Key" Martin, my personal reviewer. This is a joke, so don't read it as a fact we get to dictate where the monies go. That's for ANN to decide. 
@Kyaa the Catlord: Yes, you should have immediate access. If you don't, make a thread in the Bugs/Feedback forum and someone will eventually assist when they can. |
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jdotaku
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soon as I have some spare cash I will subscribe
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monkeyshinobi
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I don't really mind ads, the only reason I got adblock was become some sites seriously have virus laden ads and popups...
Ads I seriously detest now are the ones that slide across your screen with a video. I hate going on sites and all of a sudden I hear some annoying video ad =___= |
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Tempest
 I Run this place.ANN Publisher  Posts: 10461 Location: Do not message me for support. |
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Not everyone's a dick like you. This site costs a lot of money to run and readers realize they need to support it, either by allowing ads to display or by paying a subscription fee, in order for it to continue operating. @everyone else, thank you for your support. Christopher Macdonald Anime News Network |
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