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Would you pay to remove ads?



Would you pay to remove ads on YWS?

Yes at $4 a month
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5%
Yes at $2 a month
24
7%
No
307
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:25 am
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Nate says...



Would you pay to remove ads? If so, how much? If no, why?

I'm asking because I've been tossing this idea for a bit now with the mod squad. Most large sites already do it since everyone seems to be learning at the same time that advertising alone cannot make up for the costs and time involved in running a Web 2.0 site.

You wouldn't get anything extra, though; just almost total ad removal from all pages. I say almost only because the orange text link ads on the front page will have to stay due to a ToS I agreed to.

By the way, I will not be signing up for this myself. As the site admin and webmaster, I need to view YWS the way the majority see it. This means viewing YWS in all its advertising glory.
  





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Teague says...



Hm... maybe. I'll refrain from giving a definite answer, because I'd need to talk with my parents. At $2 a month, I could probably pay it off myself, $4 might be a little more of a stretch.

What payment methods would be available?

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I don't want to make any promises right now, but the most likely scenario for the time being is that the rate will be set at $2 a month or $20 a year initially; kind of like an introductory offer. I would then make the decision to raise it or keep it a few months later, depending on how everything goes.

Paypal will be used for payments, and Paypal can handle all credit cards or take the money right from your banking account.


I forget to do currency conversions, but it comes out to about 1 pound, AU$2.08, or CA$2.02 at US$2 a month. Double all that for US$4 a month.
  





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ButterFlyInk says...



in no way would i pay, i really don't pay any attention to the ads to begin with. I'm here to write not to focus on ads. If it ended up where members had to pay a fee to be part of this site I would probably leave the site, which would be very upsetting for me cause I feel like this is a place where I finally belong. (not to be dramatic or anything)

but this only my opinion.

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Snoink says...



ButterFlyInk wrote:P.s. Please don't make it a membership only kind of sites.


I was concerned about this actually, but Nate made it clear in the mod forum that this would never become a paid membership sort of site. The only thing you would get is ad removal. That's it.
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Clo says...



I would personally not pay... I have little expenses nipping me in the butt every other day anyway it seems, so it's really not too much for me to just ignore the ads.

Which I do now anyway.

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ButterFlyInk says...



I still wouldn't pay. End of story. (lol a pun)
I think there should be the option for users who want the ads gone and users who really don't care about the ads.
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I NEED MY MONEY lol. I'm saving up to see 30 seconds to mars so no i wouldn't pay.
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jules4848 says...



my dad has a website so I see where your coming from with how much it can cost. Even still i would not pay. My parents would have to do it and i if there is an option of not paying they would say do that over paying. unless of course it was something where being a non paying member aloud you to do nothing

That wouldnt matter cause you said it was just for the ads. Overall I would say No I would not pay for the adds. Sry
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idle muse says...



It's not a bad idea, but I personally would not pay. The ads just don't bother me enough. I accept £1 is a pretty low rate compared to some sites, but in my opinion it just isn't worth it.
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Doesn't really bother me to be honest.
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Emerson says...



I'd prefer to pay at $2, but $4 doesn't bother me either. I pay a lot more for a cellphone each month, and I'm almost certain we spend more on food every month so it doesn't seem like that bad of a fee. Although honestly, the $20 a year sounds really good! Considering $2/$4 will add up to more after a year.

Of course I'd pay just to help YWS. Just like everyone else, I don't really notice the ads. But I love YWS so I might as well help it somehow!

And yes, if anyone is worrying about a pay to be a member site, you should forget those thoughts altogether. Nate would never let that happen - I think he'd shut YWS down first if money became that tight.
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Monki says...



Well, on the poll I voted no, but I started really thinking about it, and now that I have a job, I don't have to ask my parents for money. So, I think I could spare $2 a month. Maybe even $4. So, just keep us updated on all of this. Really, the ads don't bother me, but less clutter on the screen sure would be nice.
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Bittersweet says...



Honestly, I think it's a little ridiculous. I mean, if they bug someone, then they should ignore it and accept that they are there. If they're going to make a huge deal about it, then they should just... I don't know, leave. I understand that it is to help the website, and I totally support that aspect, but truthfully, I don't feel like I'm obligated to help out in any other way except for participating and helping YWS grow without any type of money involved. ;)

Sorry, Nate. I just don't feel like getting rid of adds is important enough to pay money for. And I'm only thirteen and don't have a job or anything. I most certainly don't want my parents paying for anything like this. They give me clothes and food, and with that, I am content. Heh.
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Derek says...



The only way i would pay for it is if it came with something extra.
I'm not sure what exactly, but something or a few things extra,
and maybe bumb up the price abit.
Or you could have different things to pay for.
Example.

2-4 dollars(depend on what you choose) for ad removal.
5-10 or so for ad removal and something else.
and add a few more dollars each time you add something else.
Like a bronze, silver, and gold membership or something.
Like if you pay you get extra stuff.
A lot of website do things like mentioned above.
It's a good way to fund the site.

(Edit)
Also i put no on the poll.
But i will have a job soon, and would probably pay.
But not JUST for ad removal.
The adds don't bother me at all.
  








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