Comments on: A Decision on Ads http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:57:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jen @ JenuineJen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-177850 Jen @ JenuineJen Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:01:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-177850 I think this is a great way to continue making money from ads and at the same time maintain your standards. I hope it works for you! I think this is a great way to continue making money from ads and at the same time maintain your standards. I hope it works for you!

]]> By: Sally Parrott Ashbrook http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-176923 Sally Parrott Ashbrook Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:01:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-176923 That's a great way to deal with the financial and ethical issues. Very smart! That’s a great way to deal with the financial and ethical issues. Very smart!

]]> By: Connie Brooks http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-176042 Connie Brooks Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:37:22 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-176042 Keep the ads! It would also be wonderful if your worked out a donate link with Paypal so that we can directly donate if we want to. *nudge nudge* What you do with this site is valuable - Your feed is the first email I read every day. Imo, it's better to have the ads, make the revenue and keep the content coming! Thanks for making this site a wonderful, thoughtful resource! Keep the ads! It would also be wonderful if your worked out a donate link with Paypal so that we can directly donate if we want to. *nudge nudge*

What you do with this site is valuable – Your feed is the first email I read every day. Imo, it’s better to have the ads, make the revenue and keep the content coming!

Thanks for making this site a wonderful, thoughtful resource!

]]> By: Clever Dude http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-175470 Clever Dude Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:39:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-175470 Eventually the money rules out over ethics every time. Just like I'd like to save the world, I'm stuck in an office working on a computer because that's where the money is. I'll just give others the money to do their dreams instead. Eventually the money rules out over ethics every time. Just like I’d like to save the world, I’m stuck in an office working on a computer because that’s where the money is. I’ll just give others the money to do their dreams instead.

]]> By: craig http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-175256 craig Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:29:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-175256 good decision! i thought it was dumb to take down a huge money maker especially when you wanted to go fulltime!! glad to see you found a compromise. good decision! i thought it was dumb to take down a huge money maker especially when you wanted to go fulltime!! glad to see you found a compromise.

]]> By: Mark B. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-174204 Mark B. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:12:12 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-174204 Good decision Trent. Now that you have brought back the ads they seem to be very respectible. K & M air filters and ING Direct are the main ones. So far so good. Good decision Trent. Now that you have brought back the ads they seem to be very respectible. K & M air filters and ING Direct are the main ones. So far so good.

]]> By: Louise http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173867 Louise Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:26:25 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173867 Am I your only reader who uses Firefox with Ad Blocker and so does not even SEE the ads? It is one of the ways I reduce the temptation to spend money. Regardless, I think this is a good compromise. Am I your only reader who uses Firefox with Ad Blocker and so does not even SEE the ads? It is one of the ways I reduce the temptation to spend money.

Regardless, I think this is a good compromise.

]]> By: Misty http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173682 Misty Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:07:12 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173682 Good for you, I feel sure that you spend a good deal of time on it, you should be able to make money off of your endevours. Thanks for all the tips and advice! I also appreciate your loyalty to your cause in allowing ads to be blocked that specifically go against your message. Good for you, I feel sure that you spend a good deal of time on it, you should be able to make money off of your endevours. Thanks for all the tips and advice!
I also appreciate your loyalty to your cause in allowing ads to be blocked that specifically go against your message.

]]> By: Cory http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173628 Cory Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:13:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173628 I think you should keep the ads =) I think you should keep the ads =)

]]> By: Ari http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173598 Ari Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:38:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173598 Good solution! The ads are not distracting to all readers. Your message is strong and comes across loud and clear. Good solution! The ads are not distracting to all readers. Your message is strong and comes across loud and clear.

]]> By: rkt88edmo http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173561 rkt88edmo Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:41:04 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173561 I think this is a very good solution. And I like that you have asked your users to participate since it would be burdensome to check them repeatedly yourself. I think this is a very good solution. And I like that you have asked your users to participate since it would be burdensome to check them repeatedly yourself.

]]> By: erbe http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173555 erbe Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:31:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173555 Having a predominantly placed link for people to complain about ads on the page sounds like a good compromise. You could put a disclaimer of sorts explaining your policy so new visitors to the site will know how you feel. I love your blog, it provides frequent quality postings, and I find it helpful and encouraging as I strive to improve my financial situation. Having a predominantly placed link for people to complain about ads on the page sounds like a good compromise. You could put a disclaimer of sorts explaining your policy so new visitors to the site will know how you feel. I love your blog, it provides frequent quality postings, and I find it helpful and encouraging as I strive to improve my financial situation.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-2/#comment-173496 Ashley Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:09:11 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173496 Just wanted to say thanks. I stumbled on to your site a few months ago when I began my own financial turnaround, and signed up for daily e-mails. I think the reminder each morning to watch the way I spend the pennies has been a big part of our success. No more yo-yo budgeting for us. As a writer, I appreciate the thoughtfulness, clarity and creativity in your daily writing. You have challenged us to look at our discipline in a lot of areas, and I like how open you are. Thanks for all your hard work- I'm sure it's made a difference in a lot of people's lives. So, all that being said, I fully support your decision to make money off the ads. Your time is worth it, and your family should feel the benefit! Just wanted to say thanks. I stumbled on to your site a few months ago when I began my own financial turnaround, and signed up for daily e-mails. I think the reminder each morning to watch the way I spend the pennies has been a big part of our success. No more yo-yo budgeting for us.

As a writer, I appreciate the thoughtfulness, clarity and creativity in your daily writing. You have challenged us to look at our discipline in a lot of areas, and I like how open you are. Thanks for all your hard work- I’m sure it’s made a difference in a lot of people’s lives.

So, all that being said, I fully support your decision to make money off the ads. Your time is worth it, and your family should feel the benefit!

]]> By: Garan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173360 Garan Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:01:42 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173360 Don't forget to add ads on the RSS feed. Don’t forget to add ads on the RSS feed.

]]> By: Ben http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173335 Ben Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:42:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173335 GOOD. You deserve the ad revenue for such an awesome site. I think this is a great solution. Best of luck to you. GOOD. You deserve the ad revenue for such an awesome site. I think this is a great solution. Best of luck to you.

]]> By: Aliaksandr http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173182 Aliaksandr Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:31:22 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173182 You can use ads as an education. That is explain why this particular kind of deal (from ad) will harm you financial future. You can use ads as an education. That is explain why this particular kind of deal (from ad) will harm you financial future.

]]> By: Devon http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173136 Devon Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:47:27 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173136 Good for you, you deserve the compensation for all your hard work put into the site. Good for you, you deserve the compensation for all your hard work put into the site.

]]> By: ScottW http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173129 ScottW Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:39:14 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173129 I think this is a nice compromise and enlisting readers to help patrol your advertisers is a good approach. Good luck on doing TSD full time. I think this is a nice compromise and enlisting readers to help patrol your advertisers is a good approach. Good luck on doing TSD full time.

]]> By: Matt W http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173110 Matt W Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:13:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173110 I would rather see ads on your site & have you be able to dedicate more time to it, then the other way around. I have found your blog to be super-helpful in helping me to get my financial life in order & make it possible for me to save more, reduce debt & buy a house. I know I have done all of these things, but having your site is a good safety valve for when I want to spend instead of save. Thank you & good luck with the ads! I would rather see ads on your site & have you be able to dedicate more time to it, then the other way around. I have found your blog to be super-helpful in helping me to get my financial life in order & make it possible for me to save more, reduce debt & buy a house. I know I have done all of these things, but having your site is a good safety valve for when I want to spend instead of save.

Thank you & good luck with the ads!

]]> By: Shannon http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-173088 Shannon Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:53:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/03/a-decision-on-ads/#comment-173088 I think this is a good, workable compromise :-) I hope this works out for you and you can do TSD full time. I think this is a good, workable compromise :-) I hope this works out for you and you can do TSD full time.

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