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Should DLP get ads?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ChuckDaTruck, Apr 25, 2006.

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If possible, should DLP.net start selling ad-space to get a new server?

  1. Yes

    55 vote(s)
    96.5%

  2. No

    2 vote(s)
    3.5%
0/5, 0 votes
  1. ChuckDaTruck

    ChuckDaTruck Overlord

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    Apr 25, 2006 #1
    I just had a thought. To help raise money for a new server, it just occurred to me that DLP should start selling ad-space. What do you guys think? Is it possible? And if it is SHOULD we?

    I'm talking the things that mugglenet has ads for. (I don't think there's much of a market otherwise.)

    But if we could, do you think this is a good idea?
     
  2. Xiph0

    Xiph0 Yoda Admin

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    Apr 25, 2006 #2
    What the hell are you talking about mate?

    Raven hosts us, and we've bought VB.

    To the original question: No, hell no, and fuck no.
     
  3. Lord Ravenclaw

    Lord Ravenclaw DLP Overlord Admin DLP Supporter

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    Apr 25, 2006 #3
    Erm, why would we want or need a new server? I host us just fine, on a professional server hosted remotely. Now, tell me your rationelle for needing a new server?
     
  4. Rahkesh Asmodaeus

    Rahkesh Asmodaeus THUNDAH Bawd Admin DLP Supporter

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    Apr 25, 2006 #4
    Er, Chucky, what are you talking about? We don't need to go to a new server...Raven is already hosting us.
     
  5. LINKed up

    LINKed up Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    Apr 25, 2006 #5
    Maybe he was talking about going to vBulletin and just got confused. And I agree with Xiph on this.
     
  6. ChuckDaTruck

    ChuckDaTruck Overlord

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    Apr 25, 2006 #6
    I am a COLOSSAL fool. :oops:

    I meant Vbulletin.


    Raven, you do a FANTASTIC job. I wouldn't want anyone else to do it.

    God, I really am Tech (Opposite of savvy). I meant the bulletin thing that we've been collecting donations for. SOrry.

    Change the poll. My poll doesn't make sense, and is wrong.

    But what about the other idea. For a little while at least to expedite the process. I don't really know the consequences of this, or if there are any repercussions. I just figured it would be a faster way to get VBulletin.

    Again, I am sorry, AND embarrassed. Please don't hurt me. :D


    EDIT: And I've just read Xipho's post again. I just whipped through first, realized I'd fucked up, posted, then re-read. OKay, so I'm dumb on all counts. I didn't even know we HAD vBulletin already.

    What exactly does it do? I don't mean this sarcastically, I'm just that stupid. Am I using it now? Is it something noticeable?
     
  7. Xiph0

    Xiph0 Yoda Admin

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    Apr 25, 2006 #7
    Zevrillion needs to do the Theme/Colours for the board, and then we can move onto it.

    Its Forum software, which is much Much more versatile then this, and is a one time fee.

    Again, to ads: No, Fuck no.
     
  8. Rahkesh Asmodaeus

    Rahkesh Asmodaeus THUNDAH Bawd Admin DLP Supporter

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    Apr 25, 2006 #8
    lol, Chucky.

    The board we're using right now is a phpBB. vB Bulletin has a lot more features...that's why Raven wanted it. And we got the money a few weeks ago, Zev is making a new skin for the board, like the one we're using right now, that's why we haven't moved just yet.

    If you want to see a preview: http://www.darklordpotter.net/vBnew
     
  9. ChuckDaTruck

    ChuckDaTruck Overlord

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    OH!!!! :shock:

    Well, I'll alright! Go VBulleting, down with whatever we currently use! ;)

    Okay, well, I guess we don't need the money. No adds wanted, or needed.

    Okay, let me pose it as a hypothetical. Let's say the site needed some new equipment that was very expensive, would you guys rather we wait for 8months or sell adds and get it in 2 1/2 months.

    This seems more reasonable yes? I'm not making any gaffes here? The point was if DLP needs stuff, should we sell ads to get it? This one I say no to, but I'm somewhat on the fence. I don't see making money as a bad thing if it helps the site, and we don't let it affect the way we run things. BUt that's my opinion. WHat do you guys think?

    P.S. If I say anything stupid here, let me know.
     
  10. Xiph0

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    I'd rather wait 8 fucking months then buy into commercializing the internet.
     
  11. apocalypsemeow

    apocalypsemeow Professor DLP Supporter

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    I'd go with Xippy on this one...8 months is going to be better than selling out space for (*gasp*) ads. When you start getting ads on a site, it really takes the quality down, and they can be distracting...I'm mainly thinking of some of the ads that pop-up on FFN, but some of the others can be like that as well...
     
  12. Rahkesh Asmodaeus

    Rahkesh Asmodaeus THUNDAH Bawd Admin DLP Supporter

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    Mmhmm, I agree, ads do bring down the quality of a site. However, they are a necessary aspect for some sites to bring in some money. The pop-up ads are the ones that most annoy me...you can still make a site look tasteful with just a few strategically placed ads on the site itself.
     
  13. ChuckDaTruck

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    Pop-ups suck. I don't think anyone wants those. But a few strategically placed, and off to the side for some of those "Ollivander's Wands" company?

    That I could get behind. I don't like mugglenet in general, but they have tasteful ads. I could support that if we did something like that here.