anyone mind UNlinked images?

ponygirl · 2005-10-26, 11:40 AM

hi all, just want some input here...

I know we don't like thumb-like banners, but does anyone mind unlinked pics used to promote the sponsor? ie: using some pics from the tour, then putting some linked text underneath it. The pics would remain unlinked.

TIA
Ponygirl

Greenguy · 2005-10-26, 12:01 PM

It's the return of LinkList2

If they are clearly an ad & not used like in TGP2 galleries I'd be ok with it.

ponygirl · 2005-10-26, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenguy

It's the return of LinkList2

hehe

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Originally Posted by Greenguy

If they are clearly an ad & not used like in TGP2 galleries I'd be ok with it.

well they're pretty clearly part of the ad, so I'm going to go ahead with them. If anyone doesn't like it, I'm sure I'll hear about it

Surfn · 2005-10-26, 03:45 PM

If they are done right I don't mind them.

Greenguy · 2005-10-26, 04:12 PM

Just post an example & we can tell you if we'd list them or not

MadMax · 2005-10-26, 05:17 PM

I'm iffy on them as well, depending on how they're used. I see them used well and I see them just making pages look crappy

ponygirl · 2005-10-26, 05:24 PM

ok, here are the two I want to use
unlinked pics

they are each on a gallery page, the real thumbs are in a table with a very obvious border. This is exactly how the ads will look.

lol - the text looks pretty funny out of the context of the site. But those are my aff codes in there, so if anyone feels the urge...hehe

Ponygirl

edit - oh ya, the reason I want to use them is lack of promo material, but I love the site tour hehe

MadMax · 2005-10-26, 05:29 PM

Here's what I just don't get about the unlinked images:

When I'm reviewing I try to put myself in "surfer" mode. When I mouse over something that looks like it ought to be a thumb linked to a full sized pic and it isn't, it irritates me. Not that I'm the end-all-be-all of advertising analysis, but I just don't see a good reason for them.

That said, as long as those are clearly separated from the actual thumbs I could list a site using those ads.

Surfn · 2005-10-26, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponygirl

ok, here are the two I want to use
unlinked pics

they are each on a gallery page, the real thumbs are in a table with a very obvious border. This is exactly how the ads will look.

lol - the text looks pretty funny out of the context of the site. But those are my aff codes in there, so if anyone feels the urge...hehe

Ponygirl

edit - oh ya, the reason I want to use them is lack of promo material, but I love the site tour hehe

I'll list it as long as there is text between them and the actual thumbs.

ponygirl · 2005-10-26, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Here's what I just don't get about the unlinked images:

When I'm reviewing I try to put myself in "surfer" mode. When I mouse over something that looks like it ought to be a thumb linked to a full sized pic and it isn't, it irritates me. Not that I'm the end-all-be-all of advertising analysis, but I just don't see a good reason for them.

That said, as long as those are clearly separated from the actual thumbs I could list a site using those ads.

I agree, MadMax - and from a reviewer's point of view I hate it because I'm never sure if a couple weeks down the road they'll end up linked somehow

but, like I said, there isn't a lot of promo material & I don't want to use the same stuff over & over if I'm going to be building a few sites for it. I already asked the sponsor about using pics from the tour so thats ok.

I want it just to look like an example of the quality & content of the pics on the tour.

Ponygirl

Greenguy · 2005-10-26, 06:53 PM

That's clearly an ad IMHO - ok by me

cybersexhound · 2005-10-26, 07:20 PM

I use them all the time - havent had any objections yet

RawAlex · 2005-10-26, 07:23 PM

Okay, here is an example of something i got submitted to me - a fair number of them, I might add:

http://www.ourasians.com/freesites/g...tosluts-2.html

I have a real issue with the images at the bottom not being linked to pictures or movies. They look EXACTLY like a thumb gallery, and in my mind serve only to cause the surfer to click around randomly trying to see why things are not working.

I don't tend to want to list these sites.

Alex

Surfn · 2005-10-26, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RawAlex

Okay, here is an example of something i got submitted to me - a fair number of them, I might add:

http://www.ourasians.com/freesites/g...tosluts-2.html

I have a real issue with the images at the bottom not being linked to pictures or movies. They look EXACTLY like a thumb gallery, and in my mind serve only to cause the surfer to click around randomly trying to see why things are not working.

I don't tend to want to list these sites.

Alex

I don't like those either. I doubt if I would list one.

ponygirl · 2005-10-26, 07:58 PM

ok, now I see what you mean. well, yes I would have to agree with you there. the unlinked images are the same size, quality and content as the real thumbs, and do look like they should be linked

thanks for all the feedback, it's going so if anyone declines it, I'll come back here to bitch

(j/k - hehe)

Ponygirl

MrYum · 2005-10-26, 10:23 PM

Looks fine to me Ponygirl

Agreed Alex, I wouldn't list that one either. Actually, I had to go back and pull it up again...cuz I didn't click the first time. Just assumed it was a mix of pics and vids. Those bottom thumbs definitely look like they should be linked.

RawAlex · 2005-10-27, 12:06 AM

I thought the same thing when I saw it first... a nice mix of videos for higher bandwidth people, picture for lower... but no, the pictures are not linked, but are part of the promotion of the paysite.

So, they get pretty much a decline direct. It's too bad, the sites aren't horrible otherwise.

Alex

plateman · 2005-10-27, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RawAlex

Okay, here is an example of something i got submitted to me - a fair number of them, I might add:

http://www.ourasians.com/freesites/g...tosluts-2.html

I have a real issue with the images at the bottom not being linked to pictures or movies. They look EXACTLY like a thumb gallery, and in my mind serve only to cause the surfer to click around randomly trying to see why things are not working.

I don't tend to want to list these sites.

Alex

hmm that page and layout looks very similar to the submitter that used that gallery on about all the sites ever subbed to me.. he quit subbing them when I quit listing them a long time ago..

2005-10-26, 11:40 AM	#1
ponygirl on vacation Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,095	anyone mind UNlinked images? hi all, just want some input here... I know we don't like thumb-like banners, but does anyone mind unlinked pics used to promote the sponsor? ie: using some pics from the tour, then putting some linked text underneath it. The pics would remain unlinked. TIA Ponygirl __________________ Submit Your Porn I do CSS coding Hosting - JMB Scripts - Tube Site Resources

2005-10-26, 12:01 PM	#2
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	It's the return of LinkList2 If they are clearly an ad & not used like in TGP2 galleries I'd be ok with it. __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2005-10-26, 03:45 PM	#4
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2005-10-26, 04:12 PM	#5
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	Just post an example & we can tell you if we'd list them or not __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2005-10-26, 05:24 PM	#7
ponygirl on vacation Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,095	ok, here are the two I want to use unlinked pics they are each on a gallery page, the real thumbs are in a table with a very obvious border. This is exactly how the ads will look. lol - the text looks pretty funny out of the context of the site. But those are my aff codes in there, so if anyone feels the urge...hehe Ponygirl edit - oh ya, the reason I want to use them is lack of promo material, but I love the site tour hehe __________________ Submit Your Porn I do CSS coding Hosting - JMB Scripts - Tube Site Resources

2005-10-26, 05:17 PM	#6
MadMax "Without evil there can be no good, so it must be good to be evil sometimes" ~ Satan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Motor City, baby, where carjacking was invented! Now GIMME THOSE SHOES! Posts: 2,385	I'm iffy on them as well, depending on how they're used. I see them used well and I see them just making pages look crappy

2005-10-26, 05:29 PM	#8
MadMax "Without evil there can be no good, so it must be good to be evil sometimes" ~ Satan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Motor City, baby, where carjacking was invented! Now GIMME THOSE SHOES! Posts: 2,385	Here's what I just don't get about the unlinked images: When I'm reviewing I try to put myself in "surfer" mode. When I mouse over something that looks like it ought to be a thumb linked to a full sized pic and it isn't, it irritates me. Not that I'm the end-all-be-all of advertising analysis, but I just don't see a good reason for them. That said, as long as those are clearly separated from the actual thumbs I could list a site using those ads.

2005-10-26, 06:53 PM	#11
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	That's clearly an ad IMHO - ok by me __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2005-10-26, 07:20 PM	#12
cybersexhound Operator! Give me the number for 911! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 134	I use them all the time - havent had any objections yet __________________ Please Re-Read The Rules For Sig Files

2005-10-26, 07:23 PM	#13
RawAlex Took the hint. Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,597	Okay, here is an example of something i got submitted to me - a fair number of them, I might add: http://www.ourasians.com/freesites/g...tosluts-2.html I have a real issue with the images at the bottom not being linked to pictures or movies. They look EXACTLY like a thumb gallery, and in my mind serve only to cause the surfer to click around randomly trying to see why things are not working. I don't tend to want to list these sites. Alex

2005-10-26, 07:58 PM	#15
ponygirl on vacation Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,095	ok, now I see what you mean. well, yes I would have to agree with you there. the unlinked images are the same size, quality and content as the real thumbs, and do look like they should be linked thanks for all the feedback, it's going so if anyone declines it, I'll come back here to bitch (j/k - hehe) Ponygirl __________________ Submit Your Porn I do CSS coding Hosting - JMB Scripts - Tube Site Resources

2005-10-26, 10:23 PM	#16
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	Looks fine to me Ponygirl Agreed Alex, I wouldn't list that one either. Actually, I had to go back and pull it up again...cuz I didn't click the first time. Just assumed it was a mix of pics and vids. Those bottom thumbs definitely look like they should be linked. __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2005-10-27, 12:06 AM	#17
RawAlex Took the hint. Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,597	I thought the same thing when I saw it first... a nice mix of videos for higher bandwidth people, picture for lower... but no, the pictures are not linked, but are part of the promotion of the paysite. So, they get pretty much a decline direct. It's too bad, the sites aren't horrible otherwise. Alex