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usonian

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6. EarlG, I gladly pay for star membership several times a year. And I block ads like crazy.

Reply to EarlG (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 09:57 PM

Monday

I'll pony up more if needed.

If people are REALLY cheap, ad-blockers are free, I have no sympathy for gripes, but I still contribute and urge others to contribute. But I understand your need to address lurkers.

What can legally be done to further incentivize star members/contributors?

Just some random thoughts without knowing enough about the operation to make educated business commentary.

Thanks for your efforts! I frequent only two internet sites. Both top quality operations., (Hacker News is the other)

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Automatic video start and intrusive ads [View all] TimeToGo Monday OP

Buy a membership & ads aren't a factor SheltieLover Monday #1

Well TimeToGo Monday #7

Like many thing when you thing being obnoxious will help... frogstar0 Monday #2

It's a catch-22 situation EarlG Monday #4

EarlG, I gladly pay for star membership several times a year. And I block ads like crazy. usonian Monday #6

The balance of incentives works pretty well EarlG Monday #9

Buy a star membership, get an ad-blocker and adjust your browser settings to not auto-play videos. usonian Monday #3

I love my star membership I_UndergroundPanther Monday #5

(It is set to stop auto play, but they still play) TimeToGo Monday #8

We do serve small video ads but EarlG Monday #10

Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear TimeToGo Monday #11

Hmm, now I'm unclear on what you mean EarlG Tuesday #12

On the right side of the page TimeToGo Tuesday #13

Right -- those are not videos EarlG Tuesday #14

Well, then someone should tell the, to stop auto playing on my iPad. 😎 TimeToGo Tuesday #15

To reiterate... EarlG Tuesday #16

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