Boy, this will be a long post, but at least it should be good info...
Porn Rex...
I did not think an exit link would count as a link out, especially if just to Google or something. Am I wrong in my thinking that an exit link looks good to those that may criticize adult sites by offering an "easy way off"? Also, doesn't GG operate some sort of exit link thing? I'll have to look it up.
Why remove the exclamation point? I do not doubt you, just like to hear the reasoning. I would have thought it no big deal there or not, but I often learn that I know less than I think
Last, on thumb size, I wouldn't think that a smaller image would cause more banner hits. But it is something I will try for sure.
UW,
I am a firm believer we all lose $$$ to too much free content, thats why I have only 20 pics. I do buy all new content per site, so I do try to keep it fresh, not sponsor content. But as far as thumb size and such, Iit looks like I will be enlarging that as suggested. I still would like to hear more opinions on it, I like to know all the "whys" and such, I feel it makes me a better webmaster. I don't mean to sound arguementative.
I almost have given up on MPL. I enjoy people that talk here, give help, answer questions, etc. For instance, Mark's Links wasn't listing my sites, when I emailed him, he told me he is just behind. He is real nice and seems to be a great guy in our email exchange. So I will wait, I can understand being hit with alot of stuff to do. But even on ICQ I have been unable to get the MPL account squared away with Murray. I guess I just like the feeling of people that are reachable "real" people. I like the friendly feel.