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Cyclone792 · 04-09-2010, 06:08 AM

Just tried it out again ... the issue on the right half of the screen is largely gone, but now it appears to have relocated to the bottom half of the screen. There does seem to be some improvement, though, because I can navigate the site somewhat now whereas before it was very difficult. It's definitely the Amazon ad, not any of the others.

I'm wondering if this is a Droid issue or an all around smartphone issue - do any iphone or Blackberry users have this issue? One thing's for sure, please don't remove any ads on my account due to this.

Razor Shines · 04-25-2010, 03:14 AM

Tried it on my Pre and Hero and didn't have any of the problems you were describing with either one. Could be a Droid issue I guess.

Razor Shines · 04-26-2010, 07:35 PM

Which browser are you using, Cyclone? I tried it again on my Hero using the Opera mini browser and it responded exactly as you described.

Cyclone792 · 04-26-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks for checking, Razor. I'm still just using the default browser as I don't use it enough to be worried about checking different browsers.

I have noticed that since GIK moved the ad, I can at least move around the site in a functional manner now. The Post Reply feature at the top of the threads works, and the page links at the top of the threads also work (the buttons/links under the thread get tied up in the ad link).

RedsManRick · 04-27-2010, 05:58 PM

I've had some problem with the Amazon ad on my iphone using both Safari and Opera-Mini, but nothing critical. I thought vBulletin had a mobile version? (I have no clue how that all works)

smith288 · 04-30-2010, 05:40 PM

http://www.redszone.com/forums/archive/index.php

mobile

Boss-Hog · 04-30-2010, 06:15 PM

http://m.redszone.com should also work

RBA · 04-30-2010, 07:12 PM

Tried the mobile version using Palm Pre; but when I click on ORG, I get the archives.

jmcclain19 · 05-01-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBA

Tried the mobile version using Palm Pre; but when I click on ORG, I get the archives.

The Mobile version is the archive version. It's really for browsing only. It sorts all the threads in each forum by ID# rather than date of last post in that thread. You just have to go to the last page to see the most recent stuff.

bubbachunk · 11-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Are these new giant ads here to stay? Does the donation reduce the size at least?

They are currently taking up half the screen and are very ugly. I do not have a problem paying for the forums within reason but these new ads just kill the readability of the forum.

Boss-Hog · 11-10-2010, 08:52 PM

Subscribing/donating does not reduce the ad size - it completely eliminates them. Today's changes were more or less due to a lack of revenue that the previous style / subscription system generated over a long period of time. We depend on this revenue to 1). pay all expenses associated with the site and 2). collect a nominal profit for the time and energy we've spent over the past 10 and a half years to keep the site up and running.

We are still going to be tweaking the ad setup until we find the combination that is most profitable, so definitely expect further changes to what you currently see. We would love to hear from users any ways that we can have advertisements but keep them as unintrusive to you as possible. We are able to customize the ads pretty heavily, so please provide your input if you have any suggestions.

If you have any questions or feedback, please post them here or PM GIK and I. If you would like to subscribe to remove all ads, please click here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbachunk

Are these new giant ads here to stay? Does the donation reduce the size at least?

They are currently taking up half the screen and are very ugly. I do not have a problem paying for the forums within reason but these new ads just kill the readability of the forum.

westofyou · 11-10-2010, 09:35 PM

My work network blocks em.

However at home they are a nightmare in the world of ad placement

Boss-Hog · 11-10-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westofyou

My work network blocks em.

However at home they are a nightmare in the world of ad placement

Point taken...if you have any ideas/suggestions as far as size, placement, etc., I'm all ears. I've read several articles that state the places we currently have them have proven to be among the most effective.

kaldaniels · 11-11-2010, 12:32 AM

Disclaimer...as of this moment I am a RZ Moocher.

But my question is what is the end game of the recent ad layout switch? Are you hoping more ads get clicked on with the recent changes which equals more $?

Do you see what posters click/purchase from the ads listed?

757690 · 11-11-2010, 01:50 AM

I have no problem with the ads. Considering they are keeping the best site on the internet free for everyone, it's well worth it.

I hope you guys make more than a nominal profit from all this. You deserve it.

04-09-2010, 06:08 AM	#76
Cyclone792 Playoffs Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,233	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Just tried it out again ... the issue on the right half of the screen is largely gone, but now it appears to have relocated to the bottom half of the screen. There does seem to be some improvement, though, because I can navigate the site somewhat now whereas before it was very difficult. It's definitely the Amazon ad, not any of the others. I'm wondering if this is a Droid issue or an all around smartphone issue - do any iphone or Blackberry users have this issue? One thing's for sure, please don't remove any ads on my account due to this. __________________ *Barry Larkin - HOF, 2012* *Put an end to the Lost Decade.*

04-25-2010, 03:14 AM	#77
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Tried it on my Pre and Hero and didn't have any of the problems you were describing with either one. Could be a Droid issue I guess. __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

04-26-2010, 07:35 PM	#78
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Which browser are you using, Cyclone? I tried it again on my Hero using the Opera mini browser and it responded exactly as you described. __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

04-26-2010, 07:45 PM	#79
Cyclone792 Playoffs Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,233	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Thanks for checking, Razor. I'm still just using the default browser as I don't use it enough to be worried about checking different browsers. I have noticed that since GIK moved the ad, I can at least move around the site in a functional manner now. The Post Reply feature at the top of the threads works, and the page links at the top of the threads also work (the buttons/links under the thread get tied up in the ad link). __________________ *Barry Larkin - HOF, 2012* *Put an end to the Lost Decade.*

04-27-2010, 05:58 PM	#80
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,915	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads I've had some problem with the Amazon ad on my iphone using both Safari and Opera-Mini, but nothing critical. I thought vBulletin had a mobile version? (I have no clue how that all works) __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

04-30-2010, 05:40 PM	#81
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,197	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads http://www.redszone.com/forums/archive/index.php mobile __________________ Did you like that?

04-30-2010, 06:15 PM	#82
Boss-Hog Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,007	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads http://m.redszone.com should also work

04-30-2010, 07:12 PM	#83
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Tried the mobile version using Palm Pre; but when I click on ORG, I get the archives.

11-10-2010, 08:25 PM	#85
bubbachunk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati/Athens Posts: 575	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Are these new giant ads here to stay? Does the donation reduce the size at least? They are currently taking up half the screen and are very ugly. I do not have a problem paying for the forums within reason but these new ads just kill the readability of the forum. __________________ "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"

11-10-2010, 09:35 PM	#87
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,349	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads My work network blocks em. However at home they are a nightmare in the world of ad placement

11-11-2010, 12:32 AM	#89
kaldaniels Viva la Rolen Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,329	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads Disclaimer...as of this moment I am a RZ Moocher. But my question is what is the end game of the recent ad layout switch? Are you hoping more ads get clicked on with the recent changes which equals more $? Do you see what posters click/purchase from the ads listed?

11-11-2010, 01:50 AM	#90
757690 Hoping to be 75769013 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton Posts: 6,099	Re: Changes to RedsZone's Donation System / Ads I have no problem with the ads. Considering they are keeping the best site on the internet free for everyone, it's well worth it. I hope you guys make more than a nominal profit from all this. You deserve it. __________________ We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. - Albert Einstein

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