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Originally posted by 12clicks
dear surfer, I don't know how you found your way here but I'll explain how things work on the internet (I know it will be wasted on you, but my audience isn't entirely made up of dopey surfers)
The internet is not free. It costs money to keep a site online. The best way to make money to support your site is thru popups and exits. While the surfer may *like* to not see popups, he'd also like to not see commercials on TV.
Well, just as free TV would go away without commercials, a good bit of the internet will go away without popup ads and exits.
You see, in the end, the surfer doesn't win by blocking popups, they're just dumb enough to *think* they do.
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I have operated adult membership sites since 1999.
My adult work and sites have been featured by Playboy, UK television, and in adult media worldwide.
I pay close to $6/gig for my bandwidth which is probably 3 times if not 5 times what many US-based site owners pay.
Spare me the 'the internet is not free' crap.
I know it. I pay for it. Probably more than you each month.
You're defending an increasingly losing position. Have you not noticed that most major sponsors are shifting to no-popup previews and many listing sites now refuse links to sites with popups.
Your own industry (only by loose association) has already recognized and responded to this.
Spam (which also seems to fit your list of excusable abuses explanation) has been outlawed.
Are you not getting the message?
I suppose the fact you were unable to determine that I am a webmaster most tangibly demonstrates your ignorance.
Don't give up your day job kid - you're going to need it.