beaver
Seed
Seriously, this site is almost unusable with all the ads.
Who do I have to pay to turn the ads off?!
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Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
When you create an account you only see one ad at the top of the page, and one at the very bottom. If you just visit the site, you will see an ad every post.
This is by design - to get people to create member accounts so that they can interact with / contribute to the community. There is nothing forcing you to create an account, and you are not forced to post anything even if you do. However if you just pull down content from the site that others have put there... yeah, you will see a ton of ads.
This is by design - to get people to create member accounts so that they can interact with / contribute to the community. There is nothing forcing you to create an account, and you are not forced to post anything even if you do. However if you just pull down content from the site that others have put there... yeah, you will see a ton of ads.
Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
Ads in chrome for android aren't even working anymore. You're missing out on money Greg! 
I have no problem donating every year and seeing ads at the top and bottom of a page.
They're needed to keep the forum rolling, I'm not at all bothered by them.
Automatic login really helps.
I have no problem donating every year and seeing ads at the top and bottom of a page.
They're needed to keep the forum rolling, I'm not at all bothered by them.
Automatic login really helps.
ShimpakuBonsai
Chumono
This account is created just to ask this question?
Now you have an account, just login in and there will be less ads (like others said above).
Now you have an account, just login in and there will be less ads (like others said above).
James W.
Chumono
I have never had to pay. I have donated, but it's not a requirement?
I have to say, this forum is the easiest I have ever experienced.
Thank you, Bonsai Nut!
I have to say, this forum is the easiest I have ever experienced.
Thank you, Bonsai Nut!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Seriously, you never contribute anything to the side besides spewing your venom re. a site that is oluntarily maintained by someone, yet you drain it for knowledge and then complain?
Yees.
@Bonsai Nut thank you for the upkeep and time and money you invest in this amazing online resource.
vp999
Masterpiece
Send me a $500 Walmart gift card and I will make sure you will never see another ad again in your life... 
Zac
Mame
Yes thank you tons @Bonsai Nut!!!!!!!!
RoadManDenDron
Chumono
BonsaiManic
Chumono
I've heard that sometimes when a beaver chops down a tree, it can actually fall over on them.
I also very much appreciate this work you do, @Bonsai Nut. I don't need to have daily conversations with you to understand what an effort you must put in for the passion for the art. Hats off to you, Sir!
I also very much appreciate this work you do, @Bonsai Nut. I don't need to have daily conversations with you to understand what an effort you must put in for the passion for the art. Hats off to you, Sir!
Cruiser
Chumono
The Far Side
Wulfskaar
Omono
Welcome! Now that you have an account, how are the ads?
Michigan Tree Murderer
Masterpiece
I have the complete opposite experience. The internet is a tough place, and you don't seem ready.
amcoffeegirl
Masterpiece
This site is very easy to navigate and very user friendly compared to some I’ve been on.
The ads are pretty non existent if you are logged in.
The ads are pretty non existent if you are logged in.
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Deleted member 47471
Guest
Yes, the ads are the worst (puts on my new color blindness sunglasses) 
RaginCajun
Mame
hey! I’m so glad you stopped by.. we have been trying to reach you regarding your cars extended warranty!
how much is a good rate this gets asked a lot
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
I just wanted to add... I feel where you are coming from. I go to some sites on the Internet where I am overwhelmed with ads. The worst are some of the newspaper sites, who pay to place links to their stories on Google, and then spam you with ads before you find out that all the linked content is behind a paywall.
Because I live in Charlotte, if I want to see a single story on the Charlotte Observer site, I will get assaulted by 74 ads - including a pop-up video ad and a pop-up footer - before I see the notice that all of their linked content is behind a paywall (I just went to the site and counted). It makes this site mild by comparison - plus ALL of our content is free.
If I were king of the world, I would not allow you to place ads for content that is behind a paywall (unless it is specifically labelled as "pay to view")
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I am OK with the ads. Web sites all have a cost for operation that includes hosting and moderation. The ads provide the revenue needed to keep the cost of joining the site low or free in this case. In some cases, they are useful or amusing. If not, I just ignore them.
Brain Treez
Sapling
That's funny, when I first started browsing this site my first thought was: how is this site free?! The wealth of knowledge, experience, and helpful interaction is more than worth the minimal presence of ads for a registered user. My thanks to all those that keep this thing running!
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