Went on our honeymoon a couple months ago to Mexico. We didn’t upgrade our flight back or anything but somehow still ended up in first class. It is definitely the tits.
I work on the east coast but have a west coast portfolio. I get paid extra to work non-standard business hours and come in at 11:30. Still wouldn’t recommend it.
(Possibly) funny story: I planned to propose to my wife on top of Black Balsam Knob, with some of our family who were all in on it. Planned the trip for 3 months. The day of, as we’re driving up, the Parkway was closed 15 miles out from the trailhead due, apparently, to nonexistent ice. Moral of the story: if you’re planning a hiking trip, check for road closures before you leave.
I know what you mean, but if I spent years building a brand like this I would definitely monetize it. It is a business, after all. The key is to do so in a way that’s consistent with the values of your company.
Sites like these, which are aimed at a relatively small demographic, have to build a loyal following to survive. And pulling crap like this will end up alienating a big chunk of loyal readers. Or maybe it’s just me. TFM can probably survive by catering to high schoolers who grew up overloaded with ads, but there’s not really a replacement demographic for PGP.
Sorry for the book, but the last few South Park episodes have me thinking about this a lot.
Tl;dr: You can either be Grandex or Buzzfeed, not both.
It’s sad how disappointed I am at this. This is the one site I still come to daily, mainly because it’s populated with people with the same problems I have.
Ads are fine; sell as much space as you want. But you should know that your readers aren’t stupid, and can easily identify sponsored content. Trying to disguise the ad or plug with a half-hearted 2-3 sentence lede and a lukewarm recommendation is disingenuous and insulting to our intelligence.
Nobody on here will fault you one bit for selling out (I will absolutely jump at my first chance to do so). Make that money. Suntrackers don’t buy themselves. But please at least respect us enough to not start “hiding” sponsored articles in with the good content we’ve come to expect.
Unless your goal is to pander to the lowest common denominator. As my mom always said, I’m not mad, just disappointed.
Seriously guys, can you please update the app to show GIFs? I read PGP on my phone to detract from the boredom, but I can’t use my computer. And apparently the GIF game is fire, as the youths of today say.
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Went on our honeymoon a couple months ago to Mexico. We didn’t upgrade our flight back or anything but somehow still ended up in first class. It is definitely the tits.
I work on the east coast but have a west coast portfolio. I get paid extra to work non-standard business hours and come in at 11:30. Still wouldn’t recommend it.
I manage a portfolio worth $30 million (accounts receivable, not investments) and make 0.15% of that amount. Per year.
This is my life
Considering the subject of his submission, I’m not entirely sure we should encourage him to find a job preparing things people put in their mouth
I guess you read some Chaucer by the fire every night before bed, right?
Hank Hilton?
I’ve been telling the wife that for years…
It’s puts the House of Cards scene in Zoe’s apartment on repeat
Then I guess I am too. That’s exactly what I would do
I think that’s been pretty clear from the beginning. Nothing wrong with that
Oh. Well then. I’ll go sit in the corner now.
(Possibly) funny story: I planned to propose to my wife on top of Black Balsam Knob, with some of our family who were all in on it. Planned the trip for 3 months. The day of, as we’re driving up, the Parkway was closed 15 miles out from the trailhead due, apparently, to nonexistent ice. Moral of the story: if you’re planning a hiking trip, check for road closures before you leave.
If it was anyone else saying this, I’d understand the down votes. But you should get a pass.
I know what you mean, but if I spent years building a brand like this I would definitely monetize it. It is a business, after all. The key is to do so in a way that’s consistent with the values of your company.
Sites like these, which are aimed at a relatively small demographic, have to build a loyal following to survive. And pulling crap like this will end up alienating a big chunk of loyal readers. Or maybe it’s just me. TFM can probably survive by catering to high schoolers who grew up overloaded with ads, but there’s not really a replacement demographic for PGP.
Sorry for the book, but the last few South Park episodes have me thinking about this a lot.
Tl;dr: You can either be Grandex or Buzzfeed, not both.
It’s sad how disappointed I am at this. This is the one site I still come to daily, mainly because it’s populated with people with the same problems I have.
Ads are fine; sell as much space as you want. But you should know that your readers aren’t stupid, and can easily identify sponsored content. Trying to disguise the ad or plug with a half-hearted 2-3 sentence lede and a lukewarm recommendation is disingenuous and insulting to our intelligence.
Nobody on here will fault you one bit for selling out (I will absolutely jump at my first chance to do so). Make that money. Suntrackers don’t buy themselves. But please at least respect us enough to not start “hiding” sponsored articles in with the good content we’ve come to expect.
Unless your goal is to pander to the lowest common denominator. As my mom always said, I’m not mad, just disappointed.
End rant.
Jimmy Valmer would be so d-d-d-disappointed in you.
Where the hell was this six months ago? Is there a newlywed special?
Apparently so is having A nicer shit.
Seriously guys, can you please update the app to show GIFs? I read PGP on my phone to detract from the boredom, but I can’t use my computer. And apparently the GIF game is fire, as the youths of today say.