Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 AngelsWin.com Members, I know that ads are a big pain in the ass for some of you, but it's a way that us independent fan site owners can generate revenue stream so that we can pay for the website expenses that rack up over the entire calendar year. AngelsWin.com costs around a grand a year now after moving totally away from my previous hosting domain 3 years ago. That was a good gig in that the hosting owner was a good friend of mine and ex colleague, and CEO of the company I used to work for. Since then all expenses are paid for by ME via ad money that is earned. That said, I have good news! Over the weekend (and after some finishing touches over the past couple days) I've implemented a way on the back end to make ads invisible to your account by paying for two different options (see below) so that you will no longer be inundated with ads throughout forum pages going forward. If ads do not bother you but you wish you contribute to a place you've called your online home as an Angels fan, you can think of this as a membership subscription or donation by choosing either option below for all of the website content that's provided here & forum discussions which is available 24x7365 year round. if you wish to keep the ads running while logged in under your accounts after making such a donation, please let me know. I know a couple people who have BETA tested this for me have already went that route. My mods, writers & board of directors are not encouraged to donate since they have given much of their time toward making this forum & website what it is today! Here is info on our subscription options and how to pay: $26.03 - One Year with no ads on the forum - Send to: charlesrichter@hotmail.com $103.20 - Lifetime of no ads on the forum - Send to: charlesrichter@hotmail.com If you're buying the year package make sure you add $1.03 for the PayPal fee and if you're purchasing the lifetime package please add $3.20. If you have money in your PayPal there are no fees on either side. FYI. If you do not do PayPal, you can PM me and I'll provide you my shipping address to mail a check. Once payment is processed you will immediately be moved into the new Ad Exempt Group and will no longer see ads on the forum while in the full version of this website. Note: The homepage & Blog will continue to run ads, but all of our articles & content are published here on the forum. Regarding the use of Ad Blocker. If you use this browser plugin because you absolutely hate viewing ads, not just here, but other websites, you should definitely choose either option of payment if you're a power user or someone who frequents the website often, but does not post. I would like to stay away from a mandatory membership here if I can, but if I have to I will go that route. All of those who have paid for either subscription will be grandfathered in and not have to pay membership fees. Please let me know if you have any questions 1 YouthofToday reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sciosciapath 308 Posted February 3, 2016 Let's sign a LF with the money you raise 2 YouthofToday and Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotbeer 8,402 Posted February 3, 2016 What I got from all that is. Me me me me me. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seenoevil 600 Posted February 3, 2016 I think the ads are more intriguing than this off season 3 The Ghost of Bob Starr, YouthofToday and Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 I think the ads are more intriguing than this off season Well just about anything was thus far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 What I got from all that is. Me me me me me. Thank you for the one-year subscription, GB. I'll set you up when I get home from the gym. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelsLongBall 2,165 Posted February 3, 2016 ALB going for life. Chicks dig the long ball 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELEVEN 3,159 Posted February 3, 2016 Why would I want to lose all those porn ads? 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sciosciapath 308 Posted February 3, 2016 Do you consider me a power poster, Chuck. Or am I more of a tweener. (in between) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NrM 1,035 Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Angelswin has a board of directors? Damn son. That is like some professional shit. Edited February 3, 2016 by Poozy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 Do you consider me a power poster, Chuck. Or am I more of a tweener. (in between) Whether you post often or read often, ads are a thing. As far as posting, I'd say you're somewhere in the middle but my records show you're on here quite a bit. 1 Sciosciapath reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 Angelswin has a board of directors? Damn son. That is like some professional shit. Yeah man. We've had an advisory board since 2008 and a board of directors since 2012. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 ALB going for life. Chicks dig the long ball An ad free forum experience for life! Well done, ALB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 3,650 Posted February 3, 2016 ALB going for life. Chicks dig the long ball ALB, gotbeer let us know how well it works without the ads. Sometimes it seems the forum really lags performance-wise and I'm wondering if it's the ads causing it or something else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotbeer 8,402 Posted February 3, 2016 ALB, gotbeer let us know how well it works without the ads. Sometimes it seems the forum really lags performance-wise and I'm wondering if it's the ads causing it or something else. I have an ad blocker among other things, so I've never had any problem with ads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 ALB, gotbeer let us know how well it works without the ads. Sometimes it seems the forum really lags performance-wise and I'm wondering if it's the ads causing it or something else. I can tell you that it speeds up the process quite a bit as it does not need to load the banner, flash and multi-media ads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp170.6 1,021 Posted February 3, 2016 Does the $100 Lifetime fee come with free beer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 Does the $100 Lifetime fee come with free beer? Absolutely! Whether at Safeco Field when the Angels are playing, when I'm down in Anaheim or in Tempe. Just introduce yourself and a cold beer is yours. I do this for just about every AW.com member I meet for the first time at a game. 1 mp170.6 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp170.6 1,021 Posted February 3, 2016 Absolutely! Whether at Safeco Field when the Angels are playing, when I'm down in Anaheim or in Tempe. Just introduce yourself and a cold beer is yours. I do this for just about every AW.com member I meet for the first time at a game. I was joking but that's very generous of you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 Why would I want to lose all those porn ads? Well it is a bit redundant since you're already seeing them on the porn sites you visit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJHalo 3,083 Posted February 3, 2016 I have been enjoying the site ad-free for 3 years now. For only $50, I will let you in on my secret, and you are set for life. 2 Chuckster70 and SlappyUtilityMIF reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,908 Posted February 3, 2016 I have been enjoying the site ad-free for 3 years now. For only $50, I will let you in on my secret, and you are set for life. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sciosciapath 308 Posted February 3, 2016 Whether you post often or read often, ads are a thing. As far as posting, I'd say you're somewhere in the middle but my records show you're on here quite a bit. Your records are accurate. Gotta support the Chuckster 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELEVEN 3,159 Posted February 4, 2016 Angelswin has a board of directors? Damn son. That is like some professional shit. Please refer to them as ChuckleHeads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotbeer 8,402 Posted February 4, 2016 Please refer to them as ChuckleHeads. Those that are higher ups should be called UpChucks. 2 Chuckster70 and SlappyUtilityMIF reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
