Just downloaded an ad blocker app for the phone. Let’s see if it works. Because this is extremely annoying.
Pop ups are irritating
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Is this as simple as a new ad revenue for terb?
If so congrats. You'll lose members.
Mods must know. We're listening
If so congrats. You'll lose members.
Mods must know. We're listening
One of the sites ads you click on likely installed ad-ware. You may want to consider a google search on how to remove it.
I have no pop ups on my browser. Duck Duck Go
It’s on my phone. Not my computer. It’s all the same ads. Brides, AFF, FB dating, etc. All the ones others are getting.
I use Duck Duck Go on my up-to-date iPhone and still get the pop-ups.
I’ve tried clearing all data, which had no effect.
If it was an issue with your computer or phone wouldn't it be doing it on other sites than just terb? For me it's only here. 
We are currently testing various new methods of increasing revenue to the forums. One method we are testing are pop up ads from various vendors. We will test different versions of pop ups, and if we choose to go that route, will pick one that is the least intrusive. Ideally a pop up that appears only ONCE PER VISIT. Why ?
Pretty simple, we havnt raised rates on our advertisers for almost 5 years now and as of matter of fact have just recently lowered our advertising rates for certain segments. This will especially help the many Indies out there right now who are struggling to get by. Finding additional revenue in other areas will allow us to continue doing so.
Our ultimate goal, and main reason why we are doing this is to provide a FREE advertising platform for all independent ladies nation wide. In our humble opinion, there is no better way of growing the forum than allowing as many ladies as possible to advertise and participate here for free. All this just for the simple inconvenience of closing a pop up. Something that takes a fraction of a second to do.
We have had pop up ads here before, and not only did we not lose any members because of it, it was quite the opposite. We still had a steady stream of new members.
If this experiment works out, we will find the least intrusive method possible. If it doesnt work out to our liking, we will scrap the idea. This is just a test.
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Makes total sense. It is a pain but I get it. If it helps generate income, I’ll deal. Testing new things is always good. That should never stop. That is what keeps business fresh.
Less would be best and I do like that it doesn’t take me to the pop up page itself, instead it keeps me on TERB. So if I have to close some extra background tabs, I’ll will. Somewhat begrudgingly. Like pout face style, not full on foot stomp. LOL.
Less would be best and I do like that it doesn’t take me to the pop up page itself, instead it keeps me on TERB. So if I have to close some extra background tabs, I’ll will. Somewhat begrudgingly. Like pout face style, not full on foot stomp. LOL.
There we go.
Could have avoided any guessing or assumptions with a pre test announcement but it's not my business.
I mean you know how we can get
Like i said we are only in the testing phases. Yes there will some glitches along the way, but we will fine tune this to be as less intrusive as possible ( only one pop up per visit) . If we dont like the final result, we will scrap it. Nobody says you have to click on the pop ups to enter their pages anyway. . just close them. It takes a fraction of a second to close the pop up. small price to pay for the long term gain it will give the forum. We have had pop ups before.
Some will think there’s a virus associated with Terb if a pop up ad happens. Not a smart move in my opinion.
This was actually my concern, enough so that I stopped logging in from my phone (where I was getting the popups) the last couple of days. I might be more comfortable with it now.
Fair enough if this is the route the site decides to go for revenue.
I'm just one data point, but I will mention it is slightly more cumbersome for me than just closing the pop-up, because it also seems to screw with my browser history and consequently makes it a bit more awkward to navigate the site.
Had pop ups a little over a year ago. We didnt notice any drop in traffic. The opposite actually. Nobody says you have to open the pop up. close it
Like i said this will be a work in progress. We will fix all glitches as they are noticed. For example i use Chrome on my desk top and have never had one pop up. If we are not happy with how things play out, we will not go forward.
If you aren’t getting a pop up on Chrome, doesn’t that mean the plan isn’t working? Pop ups are good, right?
lol thats correct. like i said. glitchesIf you aren’t getting a pop up on Chrome, doesn’t that mean the plan isn’t working? Pop ups are good, right?
Real ads OK (e.g., Ashley Madison and Sugar Babies), but the ones I have seen pop up are unambiguously for scam sites filled with malware.
nonsense. No they are not filled with malware. We have been dealing with that ad company for years. Dont spew rubbish unless you have actual facts. We already have Ashley Madison and Secret Benefits and testing those as well some time down the road
I see it has been answered.
It just seemed to be working like the old SPIDR pop up ad - annoying, but not worrying.
It just seemed to be working like the old SPIDR pop up ad - annoying, but not worrying.
