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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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...but how is it that the Planes, Trains & Automobiles thread was locked because it had nothing to do with C3's but we're inundated with ads like this?


This ad has nothing to do with CARS let alone Corvette's or C3's. Or does Oprah have a Vette she can squeeze her fat **** into...

Old Oct 12, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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I always thought T,P, & A, was really interesting and fun.
WHAT HAPPENED?
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Where do you guys even see those ads? I see ONE banner per page and they are ads from our vendors.
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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I don't even see the banner ad.
Firefox and adblocker.
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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IBTL!

Those square ads are in the first post of every thread; they are random.

It seems that the mods are shutting down a lot of threads lately; I visit more than just C3. A while back we were told very clearly by the mods that some off topic threads were fine in C3 general but that was before IB bought the site. I guess they changed their minds.

The new rule seems to be "Don't question the mods, no matter what." They'll give you a time out.

It would be great to have a mod that actually hung out in C3 moderating C3 discussions.
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ShinodaVette
IBTL!

Those square ads are in the first post of every thread; they are random.

It seems that the mods are shutting down a lot of threads lately; I visit more than just C3. A while back we were told very clearly by the mods that some off topic threads were fine in C3 general but that was before IB bought the site. I guess they changed their minds.

The new rule seems to be "Don't question the mods, no matter what." They'll give you a time out.

It would be great to have a mod that actually hung out in C3 moderating C3 discussions.
The Planes, Trains & Automobiles thread was interesting.
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Douglas Mariani
The Planes, Trains & Automobiles thread was interesting.
sorry to be redundant but it was interesting, but people need to flex,,,,Peace,,,Moosie
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Attfay Elleybay
I don't even see the banner ad.
Firefox and adblocker.
Same for me. No ads except for the corvette ads in the left side.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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well, CF has to pay for their server somehow....
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by saudivette
...but how is it that the Planes, Trains & Automobiles thread was locked because it had nothing to do with C3's but we're inundated with ads like this?


This ad has nothing to do with CARS let alone Corvette's or C3's. Or does Oprah have a Vette she can squeeze her fat **** into...

what do you think why ???????

they don't like it and it's gone bye bye
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Maybe some of the mods here should loose 44lbs off their fat asses
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowerss2
well, CF has to pay for their server somehow....
By allowing BrianasWeightLoss.com to advertise? I guess I haven't seen the random McDonalds or KFC ads yet. Should I also be on the lookout for KIA or Hyundai ads?
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Fast food, yes that is Corvette related

Almost as much BS as the comment about only one ad visible. Maybe he's blind. BS
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ShinodaVette
IBTL!



The new rule seems to be "Don't question the mods, no matter what." They'll give you a time out.
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they are so full of it
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Isnogut
Fast food, yes that is Corvette related

Almost as much BS as the comment about only one ad visible. Maybe he's blind. BS

Why are you attacking me? I can take a screen capture to show you it's not BS at all. Seriously, I only see one ad and it's a banner that shifts through the various ads of our supporting vendors.
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Same crap at the bottom of the page...


As seen on Oprah - WOW, it MUST be true if it was seen on that overpaid bloater's show

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Originally Posted by saudivette
Same crap at the bottom of the page...


As seen on Oprah - WOW, it MUST be true if it was seen on the overpaid bloater's show

Wayne, what browser are you using? Do you have any ad blocking software installed as an add on? I have never seen those kinds of ads on any of the pages here.

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Answer is simple--

SUPPORTING members DON"T SEE all the junk ads. If you pay, they turn them off for you. If you don't pay, you get the junk.
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Just using Internet Explorer. I'd never seen the ads before either but then I "neglected" to renew my Supporting Membership - now I see tons of crap
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BS
I just bought my Corvette last month, searched the internet for good forums and registered here today. All I see is ads and members complaining about moderators and the forum.



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