We did a little experiment that sadly didn't work out when trying out "Sponsored Articles", were someone could have an article in the home-page list, this would have been a paid placement.
The aim of it was to provide us with more revenue (which we need), due to the issues surrounding the first attempting (which is now removed!) it will not be happening again for the foreseeable future.
Basically - I wanted them to have a very clear "Sponsored Article" tag, they previewed the post and approved it...then back-tracked and requested it to not have the tag, I refused to remove the tag since I want no shady/sneaky adverts.
I never shy away from the fact that I want to make money out of GOL, I spend a lot of time on it and a lot of time talking to developers.
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Thanks for understanding. If you aren't understanding then do everyone a favour and don't comment. Sorry to be as blunt as that, but arguments aren't needed and revenue tests have to be done to sustain GOL for the future. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
The aim of it was to provide us with more revenue (which we need), due to the issues surrounding the first attempting (which is now removed!) it will not be happening again for the foreseeable future.
Basically - I wanted them to have a very clear "Sponsored Article" tag, they previewed the post and approved it...then back-tracked and requested it to not have the tag, I refused to remove the tag since I want no shady/sneaky adverts.
I never shy away from the fact that I want to make money out of GOL, I spend a lot of time on it and a lot of time talking to developers.
If you want to support us check the Donate Page.
Thanks for understanding. If you aren't understanding then do everyone a favour and don't comment. Sorry to be as blunt as that, but arguments aren't needed and revenue tests have to be done to sustain GOL for the future. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Wikipedia now requires content authors to identify their affiliations if they are payed to make additions. Apparently there are laws governing fair economic practices everywhere.
Good call on transparency.
Good call on transparency.
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Your decision to stay clear of those shady agreements made me decide to support you with some money. I appreciate the work you do to reach out to devs etc.
Though as you've been told here and multiple times before, you'll need to put some experience points in wisdom. Because yes, you are aggressive a times, getting into arguments, finding some people are idiots and being blunt about it... Yes, a lot of people are agressive at times too, it's human bad instincts, but your position as a journalist, as one of the faces of the Linux community, requires you to get over it and be smarter than this, wiser than 'them'. It's hard and a constant struggle with your emotions but you will do yourself a favor.
Though as you've been told here and multiple times before, you'll need to put some experience points in wisdom. Because yes, you are aggressive a times, getting into arguments, finding some people are idiots and being blunt about it... Yes, a lot of people are agressive at times too, it's human bad instincts, but your position as a journalist, as one of the faces of the Linux community, requires you to get over it and be smarter than this, wiser than 'them'. It's hard and a constant struggle with your emotions but you will do yourself a favor.
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Quoting: CheesenessQuoting: liamdaweThat is NOT aggressive. That is me telling people very clearly I don't want idiotic comments about this.Surely there's scope for discussion that doesn't agree with your position that also isn't idiotic.
Totally have to agree with DrMcCoy. Definitely getting "con" vibes from the situation. Good move on pulling out.
Of course, I mainly meant it to outright stop any attacks on me and GOL in the comments, that is all I just worded it badly.
Quoting: XodetaetlYour decision to stay clear of those shady agreements made me decide to support you with some money. I appreciate the work you do to reach out to devs etc.
Though as you've been told here and multiple times before, you'll need to put some experience points in wisdom. Because yes, you are aggressive a times, getting into arguments, finding some people are idiots and being blunt about it... Yes, a lot of people are agressive at times too, it's human bad instincts, but your position as a journalist, as one of the faces of the Linux community, requires you to get over it and be smarter than this, wiser than 'them'. It's hard and a constant struggle with your emotions but you will do yourself a favor.
Thank you all help is appreciated.
Well it's odd what people see as aggressive to me is perfectly normal where I am from, everyone has a difference of opinion on that.
The main thing is I don't want to turn into some sort of online tabloid robot, I think the reason GOL is where it is now is due to me putting across my emotions often. I am only human of course, learning all the time :)
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Also I turned down another offer of $100 today for an article from someone else, they also refused to let me put a sponsored tag on, so no deal.
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I used to use adblock on this site, but stopped a while ago. I find it important to deactivate adblock on those sites that I find important.
You may be used to ads but I'm not. I never watched TV, live in the countryside and don't read newspapers. And my computer has had adblock software for a really long time. Being hypersensitive flickering ads are annoying as hell.
This (and a few other sites that make their revenue from just ads) are the only ones where I deactivate it. I believe it's important to deactivate it on sites you believe in.
Quoting: Anonymousif you only browse normal sites, adds are not even close to annoying. not to mention you support the site. but, browsing porn without addblock, that might be much more tricky, lol
You may be used to ads but I'm not. I never watched TV, live in the countryside and don't read newspapers. And my computer has had adblock software for a really long time. Being hypersensitive flickering ads are annoying as hell.
This (and a few other sites that make their revenue from just ads) are the only ones where I deactivate it. I believe it's important to deactivate it on sites you believe in.
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Quoting: liamdaweAlso I turned down another offer of $100 today for an article from someone else, they also refused to let me put a sponsored tag on, so no deal.
Starting to sound like the 'occulus' problem all over again. Thanks for holding integrity. I don't find you all that agressive. Quite frankly, the amount of problems from other elements GOL gets it's amazing your haven't flipped yet :P.
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