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JustineMumsnet · 10/08/2006 23:41

So, as you've noticed we got a new bunch of people supplying us with ads on a kind of loop if we don't sell the space. Probably time for a discussion on what we can live with and what we can't. Especially as I'm at a wedding tomorrow and then on hols for 2 weeks and won't have to be involved .
So tell us who you a) dislike b) can't bear c) veto or you're off.

(Over to you Olivia!)

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GeorginaA · 11/08/2006 08:36

Not fussed here either really.

Out of taste I don't really like the flashy moving ones (because I feel they become more intrusive that way), but then again if it gets you lots of cash they don't annoy me that much... just if you have a choice of two equally well paying ones - go for the more tasteful one please

TheMorningPaperFanClub · 11/08/2006 08:32

I really, truly don't care as long as no nestle/formula mainly because the resulting fall out would give me a headache .
otherwise, I don;t have any particular concerns.

Ladymuck · 11/08/2006 08:29

Hopefully the MN census will help you with getting the right sponsors. Have to say that i seem to use a relatviely high number of your exisiting long-term ads (Boden, White Company etc). Have to say that I miss Amazon, but see why you pulled it. Any chance of Ocado?

Could I also suggest that your shopping page is linked to from the sidebar of the homepage. I do have it bookmarked on one pc but if I try to find it on another I seem to get lost (esp with the Kiddicare shop!)

rosaparks · 11/08/2006 08:18

ROFL at Custy!

FrannyandZooey · 11/08/2006 07:57

Good choices, Justine, I think you have thought of most things that would get people upset.

Erm, I know it's not very likely, but maybe it's best not to have ads from childcare gurus who might have a new book out? Not thinking of anyone in particular, of course...

tigermoth · 11/08/2006 07:51

no formula milk/no political ads - how mumsnet is that!

The ads mentioned so far seem ok to me in the short term - including the ultralase one and the 4x4 one. Review the situation if and when the threat of legal action goes away.

SecondhandRose · 11/08/2006 07:40

You advertise what you like, its nothing to do with us. Sounds like MN needs all the money it can get at the moment. We can just ignore what we don't like.

NedKelly1978 · 11/08/2006 07:30

no greggs

WideWebWitch · 11/08/2006 07:29

pmsl at Custy.

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 11/08/2006 07:29

Should just mention before I head off that currently our stated position to the folk who provide these ads for us (nb they provide ads for lots of sites - ads are not really Mumsnet specific) is: no formula milk ads, no Nestle, no porn, no political. So the question is, are there any other category/ company folks feel particularly strongly about?
Thanks,
MNHQ

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LadyTophamHatt · 11/08/2006 07:17

I'm really not bothered what is advertised, I hardly take any notice of them TBH.

However I have thought some choices have been abit odd. The aptimal one for example...that was bound to cause a row. And the 4x4 one too to a lesser extent.

NedKelly1978 · 11/08/2006 07:14

I have no probs, glad tech sorted out so ads werent appearing first though! thank you tech.

aitch71ababe · 11/08/2006 01:22

you know, you could really do that tastefully... , in sanskrit perhaps, like David beckham?

saw your post about the theatre trip etc, you must be very proud.

Tortington · 11/08/2006 01:15

i'd have mumsnet tattoes on mi arse if they coughed up a lot of money

aitch71ababe · 11/08/2006 01:11

well there's a thought, custy. i take it that you wouldn't be as obliging with your bare arse if Mumsnet need a banner for some sort of free speech protest? it might make the Daily Mail.

as for the ads, i don't like the 4x4 ads but i don't think that it's any of my business how the site is funded. take the money, i say.

Tortington · 11/08/2006 01:03

am not arsed. its capitalism at its best.

keep shte site running, makes you some money, pays the wages - shit i'd have an add on mi arse if it paid enough

MrsSpoon · 11/08/2006 00:12

Euro Tunnel now.

Quootiepie · 11/08/2006 00:09

ooooh, prudential! this is exciting...

Ladymuck · 11/08/2006 00:09

Justine - do they list categories that they can be from - perhaps if you identified the options for us then we can start the nit-picking?

fuzzywuzzy · 11/08/2006 00:07

I have mystic internet ways how quaint (and I never knew...)

lemonaid · 11/08/2006 00:06

No, they're not popups (I have those blocked too) but there are Mystic Internet Ways of filtering out banner ads too. I keep meaning to do them but not getting round to it.

fuzzywuzzy · 11/08/2006 00:05

aha are these offending ads pop ups?? They're blocked on my computer... no wonder nothing offends me

WorldFamousAuthorMolotov · 11/08/2006 00:03

I'd like to see and ad for the Daily Mail

can you fix Jim?

lemonaid · 11/08/2006 00:03

You might have a banner ad blocker in place.

MamaMaiasaura · 11/08/2006 00:02

Can we have ads for sexy men sites..

snort

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