Re: Ad-blocking Software

From: Ben Cathers <ben_at_phatgames.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 17:26:14 -0500 (CDT)

Hi All

I think in order to stop ad blocking software, something
would have to be done, among the most popular sites, if this
becomes a problem

Some of the internet's favorite sites are sponsored by
advertising, including yahoo!, Lycos, TheGlobe.com and
others

If ad blocking becomes a serious threat, in which these
sites lose incredible sizes of income (and these companies
can't lose even more - with the possible exception of
yahoo!) then something would have to be done.

Here are some of my suggestions: Ban all browsers that use
AdBlocking software - When someone goes to their favorite
site, using ad blocking software, they would get an access
denied message (ie, Were sorry, but since you use Ad Block
1.0, you cannot access this site as banners are what keep
this site running) - Have a message go out to the internet
users about ad blocking software. Someone should go and
educate the internet users that they could be losing their
favorite sites or their favorite free sites could charge a
fee (being their source of income)

Basically, in this one, people should be warned "If they use
adblocking software, their favorite sites wouldn't be free"
Is a few seconds of loading time really worth losing your
favorite site?

The second one should be done first, before the 1st item,
which is more radical be done

Just my two cents

Ben Cathers - Editor
The PhatGames Magazine
http://www.phatgames.com/
daily hardcore video game news -
advertise? email adsales_at_phatgames.com

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Received on Thu Jul 01 1999 - 17:54:38 CDT