aww poor neowin :(

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

Its there for 3-5 seconds before the ad loads.

Oh, so the ads do work, problem solved!

[Richard Hammond]

I never said they didnt work, im just sick of seeing the message every time i click a link till the adverts load, if its not going to be fixed i might as well do what the image is insinuating and block the ads AND that image.

[Hell-In-A-Handbasket]

.. whats it matter, im shure the add image cycles. so its not like that image is the only change from a static image.

I never said they didnt work, im just sick of seeing the message every time i click a link till the adverts load, if its not going to be fixed i might as well do what the image is insinuating and block the ads AND that image.

[MikeChipshop Member]

I never said they didnt work, im just sick of seeing the message every time i click a link till the adverts load, if its not going to be fixed i might as well do what the image is insinuating and block the ads AND that image.

crack on then...

[Joel]

I never said they didnt work, im just sick of seeing the message every time i click a link till the adverts load, if its not going to be fixed i might as well do what the image is insinuating and block the ads AND that image.

Sorry, now you're just being petty.

[ObiWanToby]

I haven't read the entire thread, but are you seeing it for the split second an ad loads, or is it there the entire time?

Somtimes all I see is that sad face. Basically I do not have to block the ads, they're blocked for me somehow without trying! ;) I dont care either way really, just letting you know.

Edited January 26, 2010 by ObiWanToby

[tomwarren Veteran]

I never said they didnt work, im just sick of seeing the message every time i click a link till the adverts load, if its not going to be fixed i might as well do what the image is insinuating and block the ads AND that image.

Go for it. We've explained we're working on it. Do you want that in blood or something? Quit replying moaning about the issue when all we've done is reply to you all day stating it's being worked on. Grow up.

[Richard Hammond]

Go for it. We've explained we're working on it. Do you want that in blood or something? Quit replying moaning about the issue when all we've done is reply to you all day stating it's being worked on. Grow up.

Remove it then, Neowins never had such an image in the past 9 or so years its been up why does it matter that its up now.

[MikeChipshop Member]

Remove it then, Neowins never had such an image in the past 9 or so years its been up why does it matter that its up now.

If it's seriously affecting your enjoyment of this community why don't you leave...? for the sake of tiny image (now gone) and a few words i think your being way to petty.

[shockz]

Remove it then, Neowins never had such an image in the past 9 or so years its been up why does it matter that its up now.

Ad blockers weren't as "mainstream" as it is now. I really don't see what the problem is. It's there for 3 seconds while the ad's load.

[Richard Hammond]

You are probably right, but it REALLY irks me when i get accused of doing something im not (blocking ads) especially by staff who dont help the situation with their condescending attitudes.

[shockz]

You are probably right, but it REALLY irks me when i get accused of doing something im not (blocking ads) especially by staff who dont help the situation with their condescending attitudes.

Perhaps, but now the text has been changed to a more neutral tone.

[RadishTM Veteran]

Its there for 3-5 seconds before the ad loads.

Same amount of time on my browser as well and I've never blocked ads for Neowin since I've joined.

[MikeChipshop Member]

I think the new wording is a much better approach... i had no issue with the original but some did. hopefully this is more to everyone's tastes.

[Hell-In-A-Handbasket]

i was under the impression that the adds wernt loading at all for you.

if its there for a small amount of time then the adds load, i dont think its Neowin accusing you of anything ( this thread i wouldnt think count as i thought you wernt seing adds at all ), its your slow internetspeed to the adhost while the adds load

You are probably right, but it REALLY irks me when i get accused of doing something im not (blocking ads) especially by staff who dont help the situation with their condescending attitudes.

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

You are probably right, but it REALLY irks me when i get accused of doing something im not (blocking ads) especially by staff who dont help the situation with their condescending attitudes.

What's the big deal? Ignore the message and move on. Good heavens, you are complaining just for the sake of it in this thread.

[Sethos]

You are probably right, but it REALLY irks me when i get accused of doing something im not (blocking ads) especially by staff who dont help the situation with their condescending attitudes.

Christ, you moan more than I do and that's a feat in its own right.

[MrFuji]

Awww, the sad smiley is gone already. I began to like it for the mere second it appeared on each visit :(

The original wording was funnier = nicer.

[_bobcat_ Veteran]

I have the same problem as Richard Hammond with the image showing up for a second or two before the ads. I am not feeling insulted or 'accused' by it because it obviously isn't aimed at me. *shrug*

[Hell-In-A-Handbasket]

can the smily be avaliable to subscribers ?

[MikeChipshop Member]

can the smily be avaliable to subscribers ?

I'd pay extra :devil:

[tomwarren Veteran]

We're going to bring the smiley back but only Richard Hammond can see it and it will fill the whole browser.

[Sethos]

We're going to bring the smiley back but only Richard Hammond can see it and it will fill the whole browser.

Kudos :laugh:

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

We're going to bring the smiley back but only Richard Hammond can see it and it will fill the whole browser.

:rofl:

[Stetson]

You are probably right, but it REALLY irks me when i get accused of doing something im not (blocking ads) especially by staff who dont help the situation with their condescending attitudes.

The current wording isn't accusing anyone of anything. Whether or not you block the ads, it's relevant. I think that you're causing your own problem by getting so worked up over nothing.