Ignore Those Pesky ADS
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The only problem I have with the adverts on this site is that they are all American based, otherwise I would certainly use them.
As for Lawrence and his illicit charges to access the forum - he has had me working in his own private meerschaum mine, searching for the "perfect block" to carve into a life sized character pipe!
As for Lawrence and his illicit charges to access the forum - he has had me working in his own private meerschaum mine, searching for the "perfect block" to carve into a life sized character pipe!
Thanks for the supportive comments guys.
@withnail
Outside the US, we have:
http://www.alpascia.com/
http://www.danishpipeshop.com/
http://www.la-casa-della-pipa.it/
http://www.lucianopipes.it/
http://www.neatpipes.com/
http://www.radicepipes.net/
@withnail
I know you are in the UK, and we do not have any sponsors from there. However, not all of them are US-based.
Outside the US, we have:
http://www.alpascia.com/
http://www.danishpipeshop.com/
http://www.la-casa-della-pipa.it/
http://www.lucianopipes.it/
http://www.neatpipes.com/
http://www.radicepipes.net/
As a former working journalist, I can tell you that without advertising, the center won't hold. And if the center goes, the edges fall away.
This is truly a great site. The knowledge and experience here are phenomenal. And, free.
It didn't get to be free all by itself.
This is truly a great site. The knowledge and experience here are phenomenal. And, free.
It didn't get to be free all by itself.
To tell Ya the truth, I still don't get the intent of the original post.... Just a
dumb Grunt I guess....
I hate when it's raining... I should be on the lake
dumb Grunt I guess....
I hate when it's raining... I should be on the lake
I think we are all behind Kevin here. And a +1 to withnail, though of course I understand why there aren't any UK ads. The adverts here are tastefully done and as we all indulge in this hobby for pleasure I am sure we are all guilty of window shopping online anyway!! So at least every single ad is related to the hobby.
Plus "indie" pipe makers frequently get their pipes reviewed here!!
Plus "indie" pipe makers frequently get their pipes reviewed here!!
Funny, because Lawrence sends ME $20 and a pound of tobacco every month, just to keep me coming back.
To be serious, this is a free place to hang out, learn, share, etc, that is supported by advertisers. That's about as simple as it can be. I happen to enjoy patronizing a couple of those advertisers, but I could certainly enjoy the site without doing so. Without the advertisers, there'd be a subscription fee or some such.
Maybe a guy with the image of murdering commie terrorist for his avatar doesn't quite get it, but TANSTAAFL.
To be serious, this is a free place to hang out, learn, share, etc, that is supported by advertisers. That's about as simple as it can be. I happen to enjoy patronizing a couple of those advertisers, but I could certainly enjoy the site without doing so. Without the advertisers, there'd be a subscription fee or some such.
Maybe a guy with the image of murdering commie terrorist for his avatar doesn't quite get it, but TANSTAAFL.
Ha! I didn't mention the lighting mike..... I consider myself a tough Marine. But even I
take cover when nature cracks a whip!
I know what you mean though... I hunt and fish in the rain quit often...
(I had ball lighting on my pipe one time)
take cover when nature cracks a whip!
I know what you mean though... I hunt and fish in the rain quit often...
(I had ball lighting on my pipe one time)
+1
not quite your a Marine that's a whole different class...it takes a "special" person to make the army grunts look smart :lol:
Thanks for the links Kevin. Although, in a way it is handy that most adverts are based in the USA. It saves me from myself when it comes to PAD
You know, I don’t post that often [I usually don’t feel like I have much to add to any given conversation], but for this post I think I may want to rant a little.
Assuming that the OP is referring to the ads on this site, I think I have to take exception to the statement as honestly, it’s disingenuous.
I feel that it’s rather absurd to approach almost anyone or any company in our hobby as some giant faceless corporation. I know it’s hard to believe, but pipe smoking just isn’t that popular. Not anymore. The folks behind outfits like PipesandCigars.com aren’t sitting in suits up in some boardroom in NYC or LA. They, and I say this from personal experience, are the same people who answer the telephone when you call up there… because they’re there… working.
I live in south Atlanta. You know where the closest B&M shop that carries anything pipe-related that isn't from china is from me? Over 2 hours away, and that is assuming I’m not facing Atlanta traffic. Meanwhile, these folks that I do order from, that support the site, ship promptly, occasionally throw in goodies with my order, and answer questions or give suggestions for new things to try.
We do not have anything in this industry like ASCAP, so please don’t act as if we’re over here facing Wal-Mart and Sony every time we patronize an online shop.
As for the ads on the site, let me acknowledge that I do have this site white listed, for the following reasons:
1) The ads are not intrusive or annoying in any way.
2) The ads are aimed at my demographic as a pipe smoker [and there has been more than once that I've clicked through to check out a deal that is being advertised].
3) As dorky as it seems, to me, although academically I understand that this is a business for Kevin, to me this is more like some section of his house that he lets us hang out in and talk, cause a ruckus, or [as in my case usually] sit around and read. These ads allow him to keep the lights on and the reading material available, the least I can do is look at an advert.
There… I think I’m done ranting… or at least I've muddled through enough of what I was thinking.
Assuming that the OP is referring to the ads on this site, I think I have to take exception to the statement as honestly, it’s disingenuous.
I feel that it’s rather absurd to approach almost anyone or any company in our hobby as some giant faceless corporation. I know it’s hard to believe, but pipe smoking just isn’t that popular. Not anymore. The folks behind outfits like PipesandCigars.com aren’t sitting in suits up in some boardroom in NYC or LA. They, and I say this from personal experience, are the same people who answer the telephone when you call up there… because they’re there… working.
I live in south Atlanta. You know where the closest B&M shop that carries anything pipe-related that isn't from china is from me? Over 2 hours away, and that is assuming I’m not facing Atlanta traffic. Meanwhile, these folks that I do order from, that support the site, ship promptly, occasionally throw in goodies with my order, and answer questions or give suggestions for new things to try.
We do not have anything in this industry like ASCAP, so please don’t act as if we’re over here facing Wal-Mart and Sony every time we patronize an online shop.
As for the ads on the site, let me acknowledge that I do have this site white listed, for the following reasons:
1) The ads are not intrusive or annoying in any way.
2) The ads are aimed at my demographic as a pipe smoker [and there has been more than once that I've clicked through to check out a deal that is being advertised].
3) As dorky as it seems, to me, although academically I understand that this is a business for Kevin, to me this is more like some section of his house that he lets us hang out in and talk, cause a ruckus, or [as in my case usually] sit around and read. These ads allow him to keep the lights on and the reading material available, the least I can do is look at an advert.
There… I think I’m done ranting… or at least I've muddled through enough of what I was thinking.
You should post more ulteriorzaiak. Not having anything to add to a conversation never stopped me!
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The guys are just pulling my chain. :D
We Mods love to hang out here... just like everyone else, we're just pitching in.
Thanks to the Members, our sponsors, and Kevin.
We all benefit from this extraordinary site.
In short: "What goes around, comes around."
Thanks my friends.
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