Would you pay a fee for an ad free/skin free GFY? - GoFuckYourself.com

AmateurFlix · 07-10-2006, 02:09 PM

Nothing against PerfectGonzo, I've made some sales with them and they have great content. This skin isn't even that bad compared to some.

However if you could access GFY w/o any ads, skins, pop-ups etc, would you be willing to pay a membership fee to do so? I would. I wonder if texasdreams could make something like that an option.

Going to try to make this post a poll, let's see if it works...

teksonline · 07-10-2006, 02:11 PM

I love the board colors i can actually read threads without squinting but the Background needs some work

dvsb · 07-10-2006, 02:11 PM

i think there is an option in the "user options" that lets you disable pictures,avatars,and sigs.

i think.

AmateurFlix · 07-10-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dvsb

i think there is an option in the "user options" that lets you disable pictures,avatars,and sigs.

i think.

personally I'd rather see the sigs than the ads. Sig info tends to be either usefull or entertaining, the banners and skins and flashovers are just annoying to me and end up getting ignored - I suspect many gfy regulars do the same.

Violetta · 07-10-2006, 02:18 PM

No... I woudnt pay shit!

BoyAlley · 07-10-2006, 02:19 PM

I'd pay for a "premium" GFY that had no skins or banner ads, had a working search feature, and didn't hang as often.

ed146 · 07-10-2006, 02:24 PM

Me too

CamsLord · 07-10-2006, 02:27 PM

well if it means a lot of webmaster signups, then yes

notabook · 07-10-2006, 02:28 PM

I vote no unless it's 100% customizable by the user. That being said, with the amount of money that sponsors pay as well as how much the occasional skinner pays... heh, I don't know if there would be enough financial reason for them to have a two-tiered system.

hova · 07-10-2006, 02:38 PM

no, but I would if GFY got faster, search option worked again, and a lot of users got banned

AmateurFlix · 07-10-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyAlley

I'd pay for a "premium" GFY that had no skins or banner ads, had a working search feature, and didn't hang as often.

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Originally Posted by hova

I would if GFY got faster, search option worked again, and a lot of users got banned

Yeah that would be nice. A premium server with a good search function... I'd be willing to pay $100/year or so for that. I'd bet if full search functionality was offered as a paid option alot of people would be willing to pay something for it.

Mr. Soul · 07-10-2006, 03:32 PM

No way. GFY is not worth paying for anymore. Maybe 3-4 years ago.

Then I stopped lurking and started posting, and everything went to shit.

Itchy · 07-10-2006, 03:34 PM

have to go with the no option

mattz · 07-10-2006, 03:34 PM

No - I think people should just stop bitching about the skin all the time. They act like GFY is their life and the skin ruins everything - ohh nooo not a new skin!!! fuck - grow up

AmateurFlix · 07-10-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mattz

No - I think people should just stop bitching about the skin all the time. They act like GFY is their life and the skin ruins everything - ohh nooo not a new skin!!! fuck - grow up

Those of us who actually use this for a business purpose and not solely for amusement get annoyed with this shit because it interferes with normal functionality.

It's like working at a place where you have to do research and read reports, and every few weeks someone decides that your work environment would be improved if you had a blacklight, a disco ball, and a strobe light in your office. With the occasional large sign hanging in the middle of the room to bump your head into (flashover).

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DamageX · 07-10-2006, 04:32 PM

So you're saying I should charge for access to ADX?

Spunky · 07-10-2006, 04:35 PM

No,I don't mind it at all..the skins change it up every now and then and change is good

r-c-e · 07-10-2006, 05:10 PM

I like seeing the big promos programs do, the different styles of sigs that are flown. Always gives you some ideas for promotions yourself. Plus its always good to see who is making moves in the industry.

Panky · 07-10-2006, 05:19 PM

Depends what the fee would be, how popular that side of the board becomes, and whether or not sigs were allowed. To make the main GFY completely ad free would be really expensive for the users. There's no benefit to GFY to do so.

AmateurFlix · 07-10-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

So you're saying I should charge for access to ADX?

heh well... your site is already free of most obnoxious ad formats

actually I'm surprised even 20% of the responses are saying yes to this.

biftek · 07-10-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AmateurFlix

Those of us who actually use this for a business purpose and not solely for amusement get annoyed with this shit because it interferes with normal functionality.

It's like working at a place where you have to do research and read reports, and every few weeks someone decides that your work environment would be improved if you had a blacklight, a disco ball, and a strobe light in your office. With the occasional large sign hanging in the middle of the room to bump your head into (flashover).

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while i can see where your coming from , but don't you think that's a bit selfish , you think GFY was created just so you can do business ? what about GFY wanting to do business to continue giving you a place to conduct your business
the 2 need to co-exist , can't have one without the other

AmateurFlix · 07-10-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by biftek

while i can see where your coming from , but don't you think that's a bit selfish , you think GFY was created just so you can do business ? what about GFY wanting to do business to continue giving you a place to conduct your business
the 2 need to co-exist , can't have one without the other

well of course it would be if someone were asking for an ad-free version for free... however the question was would one be willing to pay a fee rather than view the ads. whether they get revenue to keep the site going from advertisers or from the members shouldn't make any difference

MrJackMeHoff · 07-10-2006, 11:01 PM

GFY is way too worthless to put a price on, besides between firefox features and the options on the board you can strip this board down to text only.

fris · 07-10-2006, 11:02 PM

i have sigs disabled, flash disabled, sounds disabled, animation disabled. loads fast for me ;)

Jace · 07-10-2006, 11:04 PM

I could care less...it is just a skin, the real content is still here, that is all that matter

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 07-10-2006, 11:15 PM

im happy with the way it is, nothing bothers me

anne · 07-11-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyAlley

I'd pay for a "premium" GFY that had no skins or banner ads, had a working search feature, and didn't hang as often.

Yea me too depends on the fee though.

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07-10-2006, 02:09 PM	#1
AmateurFlix Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7,762	Would you pay a fee for an ad free/skin free GFY? Nothing against PerfectGonzo, I've made some sales with them and they have great content. This skin isn't even that bad compared to some. However if you could access GFY w/o any ads, skins, pop-ups etc, would you be willing to pay a membership fee to do so? I would. I wonder if texasdreams could make something like that an option. Going to try to make this post a poll, let's see if it works... __________________

07-10-2006, 02:18 PM	#5
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	No... I woudnt pay shit! __________________ M&A Queen

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07-10-2006, 02:27 PM	#8
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07-10-2006, 02:11 PM	#2
teksonline So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At My Desk Posts: 2,904	I love the board colors i can actually read threads without squinting but the Background needs some work

07-10-2006, 02:11 PM	#3
dvsb Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 152	i think there is an option in the "user options" that lets you disable pictures,avatars,and sigs. i think.

07-10-2006, 02:19 PM	#6
BoyAlley So Fucking Gay Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,714	I'd pay for a "premium" GFY that had no skins or banner ads, had a working search feature, and didn't hang as often.

07-10-2006, 02:28 PM	#9
notabook Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not a Library! Posts: 9,748	I vote no unless it's 100% customizable by the user. That being said, with the amount of money that sponsors pay as well as how much the occasional skinner pays... heh, I don't know if there would be enough financial reason for them to have a two-tiered system. __________________

07-10-2006, 02:38 PM	#10
hova Traffillionaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ:209371571 Posts: 22,430	no, but I would if GFY got faster, search option worked again, and a lot of users got banned __________________ http://traffillions.com/ Sign up and get lifetime revshare on your traffic

07-10-2006, 03:32 PM	#12
Mr. Soul Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,633	No way. GFY is not worth paying for anymore. Maybe 3-4 years ago. Then I stopped lurking and started posting, and everything went to shit.

07-10-2006, 03:34 PM	#13
Itchy Datetronix.com Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chill-A-Wack BC Posts: 6,525	have to go with the no option __________________ ICQ: 2588560 Skype: Pornocop

07-10-2006, 03:34 PM	#14
mattz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 7,697	No - I think people should just stop bitching about the skin all the time. They act like GFY is their life and the skin ruins everything - ohh nooo not a new skin!!! fuck - grow up

07-10-2006, 04:32 PM	#16
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07-10-2006, 04:35 PM	#17
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,949	No,I don't mind it at all..the skins change it up every now and then and change is good __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

07-10-2006, 05:10 PM	#18
r-c-e Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,070	I like seeing the big promos programs do, the different styles of sigs that are flown. Always gives you some ideas for promotions yourself. Plus its always good to see who is making moves in the industry.

07-10-2006, 05:19 PM	#19
Panky Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 269	Depends what the fee would be, how popular that side of the board becomes, and whether or not sigs were allowed. To make the main GFY completely ad free would be really expensive for the users. There's no benefit to GFY to do so.

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07-10-2006, 11:04 PM	#25
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	I could care less...it is just a skin, the real content is still here, that is all that matter

07-10-2006, 11:15 PM	#26
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