[Chris 96 WS6]

I put a google ad bar somewhere on the message board?

I could place it across the top above the banner or down the left or right side.

Its not flashy, not animated, but displays contextual ads based on the content of this site, and the site earns money based on how many clicks the ads get. For example about 33 clicks is $1.

Just a way I have found to help keep the site expenses paid for going forward, but I don't want to hack all of you guys off because many of you are really picky about ads and things.

Before anyone says it again.....I WILL NEVER PUT POP UPS ON THIS SITE.

[sgarnett]

Having said that...if I bring in new sponsors...that's profit in my pocket. I hope no one here has a problem with that. If they do then we've already got issues with the concept of this site and "ownership" thereof.

Now, I didn't start the site for you guys with the idea of making money. I knew it was a possibility, but the smallness of this niche...f-body guys that turn left and right.....precluded any kind of "windfall".

However, for me to accept donations for anything more than a break-even endeavor would be disengenuous IMO. But fee for service or fee for product is different, because the buyer gets something in return.

I don't think its inappropriate at all for me to make a little extra money from the site, considering I went through the trouble of setting it up and paid for the expenses up front.

I agree completely. Heck, I hope it does turn into a windfall for you.

I would hate to see things evolve to the point where sponsors have editorial control, but that's certainly been covered already. Other than that, more power to you. If you can retire early, so be it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

In other words, thanks for doing it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)