The hell is with this advert?

[Rossmallo]

I'm sorry if someone's already made a thread complaining about this. I would have searched it, but I literally cannot. I can barely even click the Create New Topic button.

This happens every time that this Smirnoff advert pops up. Is this happening to anyone else, and if so, how can I stop it happening?

 

[MercurySteam]

how can I stop it happening?

Honestly? Join the PubClub. I'm not really boasting here, I'm actually being quite serious.

 

[DefunctTheory]

You have to pay to get rid of it. Like, you know, this guy to the left (And that guy up there).

Delicious cake.

Or deal with it.

NOTE: This poster only advocates the bolded option.

EDIT: Oh boy. I hope the mods aren't awake.

 

[Rossmallo]

how can I stop it happening?

Honestly? Join the PubClub. I'm not really boasting here, I'm actually being quite serious.

Thing is, I was PLANNING to get it, but...when advertisements literally start interfering with it, making getting it nigh-mandatory, it REALLY hurts my respect for a website. Also, I just thought it was something with my formatting going mental.

 

[Azure-Supernova]

That can't be right... that's gotta be a technical fault. Surely they wouldn't stoop to stopping non-pubclubbers by blocking buttons with ads on purpose.

 

[MercurySteam]

how can I stop it happening?

Honestly? Join the PubClub. I'm not really boasting here, I'm actually being quite serious.

Thing is, I was PLANNING to get it, but...when advertisements literally start interfering with it, making getting it nigh-mandatory, it REALLY hurts my respect for a website. Also, I just thought it was something with my formatting going mental.

TBH, I never came to The Escapist without being signed in. One day I visited on another computer and there were ads left, right and center. I think they waaaaaaaaaaay with the advertisements overdid it unless they really are having trouble paying contributors.

NOTE: I'm not trying to be insulting here, I'm just stating facts.

 

[Lukeje]

PM the mods about it. That seems like a big problem (that I fortunately haven't come across).

*Removed by request.*

Go back and read the forum rules. Then edit your post if you don't want to get a warning/suspension.

 

[Macgyvercas]

What advert? I don't see any advert.

But yeah, Pub Club is preety good. The custom titles and bigger avatars also help to boost your ego if you happen to be a vain narcissistic bastard like me.

 

[Thaluikhain]

But yeah, Pub Club is preety good. The custom titles and bigger avatars also help to boost your ego if you happen to be a vain narcissistic bastard like me.

Does that mean you are more vulnerable to the effects of red buttons, though?

Oh, and yeah, don't use ad-block, it's against the rules, everyone else has to put up with ads (or pay), the Escapist needs the money to buy the glue that holds the gears together etc...

 

[The Cap]

although the smirnoff night life exchange does look fucking A

 

[DefunctTheory]

But yeah, Pub Club is preety good. The custom titles and bigger avatars also help to boost your ego if you happen to be a vain narcissistic bastard like me.

Does that mean you are more vulnerable to the effects of red buttons, though?

Oh, and yeah, don't use ad-block, it's against the rules, everyone else has to put up with ads (or pay), the Escapist needs the money to buy the glue that holds the gears together etc...

I actually do think the Pub Club makes you more vulnerable to the Red Button. From my understanding, it's only supposed to go on for 24 hours. Mine lasted almost a week.

/shiver

 

[Thaluikhain]

I actually do think the Pub Club makes you more vulnerable to the Red Button. From my understanding, it's only supposed to go on for 24 hours. Mine lasted almost a week.

/shiver

That's...a very strange marketing ploy.

Well, unless the site is targeted at closet-Bieber fans who don't like clicking on things once a day.

...

That might go some way to explain the way so many threads die in a flaming mess, though.

 

[DefunctTheory]

I actually do think the Pub Club makes you more vulnerable to the Red Button. From my understanding, it's only supposed to go on for 24 hours. Mine lasted almost a week.

/shiver

That's...a very strange marketing ploy.

Well, unless the site is targeted at closet-Bieber fans who don't like clicking on things once a day.

...

That might go some way to explain the way so many threads die in a flaming mess, though.

Well, there's at least one mod here who actually hates me, and used to actively track my post.

I assumed s/he (Most likely a she) had something to do with it, to be honest. Until this explanation came about.

Something to ponder.

 

[Rossmallo]

But yeah, Pub Club is preety good. The custom titles and bigger avatars also help to boost your ego if you happen to be a vain narcissistic bastard like me.

Does that mean you are more vulnerable to the effects of red buttons, though?

Oh, and yeah, don't use ad-block, it's against the rules, everyone else has to put up with ads (or pay), the Escapist needs the money to buy the glue that holds the gears together etc...

I actually do think the Pub Club makes you more vulnerable to the Red Button. From my understanding, it's only supposed to go on for 24 hours. Mine lasted almost a week.

/shiver

Well, I'm not silly enough to press it, so it'll be fine :v Probably will get it once I got a bit more moolah to spare.

 

[Sizzle Montyjing]

I love the way that half the people don't even understand the problem, instead they just go on about getting pub-club memebership.
No, you shouldn't need to get it to be able to navigate the site properly.

Talk to the tech-team about it, they might be able to help.

 

[Rossmallo]

I love the way that half the people don't even understand the problem, instead they just go on about getting pub-club memebership.
No, you shouldn't need to get it to be able to navigate the site properly.

Talk to the tech-team about it, they might be able to help.

How can I get in contact with them? /noobquestiondespite400posts

 

[Best of the 3]

But yeah, Pub Club is preety good. The custom titles and bigger avatars also help to boost your ego if you happen to be a vain narcissistic bastard like me.

Does that mean you are more vulnerable to the effects of red buttons, though?

Oh, and yeah, don't use ad-block, it's against the rules, everyone else has to put up with ads (or pay), the Escapist needs the money to buy the glue that holds the gears together etc...

I actually do think the Pub Club makes you more vulnerable to the Red Button. From my understanding, it's only supposed to go on for 24 hours. Mine lasted almost a week.

/shiver

Well, I'm not silly enough to press it, so it'll be fine :v Probably will get it once I got a bit more moolah to spare.

If you wait till November, when LRR did their Desert bus for hope last year, while they were doing it Pub Club membership (I can't quite remember) I think was half price. Not sure about that. If I can confirm it I'll let you know. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

EDIT: Either that or half the money went to the desert bus charity, or possibly both.

 

[Sizzle Montyjing]

How can I get in contact with them? /noobquestiondespite400posts

I beleive that they have a user group for you to post problems, i'll look it up for you.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/Tech-Team
Since you've got a screen-shot they should be able to help you.

 

[DigitalSushi]

You have to pay to get rid of it. Like, you know, this guy to the left (And that guy up there).

delicious cake

Or deal with it.

NOTE: This poster only advocates the bolded option.

EDIT: Oh boy. I hope the mods aren't awake.

what was that?, fuck me I've just woken up, I'd love some delicious cake!, thanks bro!

oh wait, its not in bold... BOLD THE CAKE NOW!

 

[DefunctTheory]

You have to pay to get rid of it. Like, you know, this guy to the left (And that guy up there).

delicious cake

Or deal with it.

NOTE: This poster only advocates the bolded option.

EDIT: Oh boy. I hope the mods aren't awake.

what was that?, fuck me I've just woken up, I'd love some delicious cake!, thanks bro!

oh wait, its not in bold... BOLD THE CAKE NOW!

Oh Fuck!

I did it! I fucking did it!

/sprint