What's this crap?

Rich O Brien

Looks like an error on either BSA's end or that advertiser has identified us as needing such advice.

Mike Lucey

Hi Guys,

Well its gone now. It was unfortunate. I had the 'Approve Advert Button' switched on in the early days with BSA but found that some advertisers wanted to see their ads up and running straight away after uploading. I then switched this option off to facilitate them. I thought it was safe enough until today! Its now back on!

We live and learn

massimo

Thanks Mike.

Mike Lucey

No prob

Rich O Brien

Just checked the clicks on that ad. It seems that lots of clicks came from Italy and Denmark.

massimo

Frederik

At least 2 from Denmark...

Gaieus

@unknownuser said:

Just checked the clicks on that ad. It seems that lots of clicks came from Italy and Denmark.

Ah well, I missed this (although have heard bout it ever since).

They probably wanted to please Mike (this was the very first ad they organised for SCF and seems to be successful at least in two countries!)

Mike Lucey

@unknownuser said:

Those ones I don't mind at all...It is the software and services demo's that give me weak knees. I load em up, and well,...more trash-wear for all the good members to waste their time on. Not easy to control but unfortunatly the forums reputation takes a hit each time this happens and the advertisers with good products start to look twice, I am sure. It will eventually start to feel like the "appstore", the odd good app surrounded by a desert of trash that you must plod through to get to the oasis. I think that it is verging on going too far. The forum, through the good work of owners organizers and faithful members has grown into a treasure chest. That value is now being exploited to the max by sketchucation. Sorry guys...I'd work on making your revenue persuits a little more subtle at least.

Do you mean 'subtle' like the above comment