101halo 992 Posted April 6, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 11:48 AM, Chuckster70 said: I'd like to get some feedback from some of our members who in the past few months switched from ads to an ad-free experience here. I appreciate you all who either bear with the ads because you love it here and you know I have some website bills to be paid, or have chosen an ad-free experience. Your review of the ad-exempt membership vs. ads are much appreciated. @101halo, @makepeac, @eligrba, @VariousCrap, @Taylor, @NJHalo, @Dtwncbad, @yk9001, @halomatt & @Dochalo. Go figure, I pay and then have to disappear due to what felt like a 75 hour work week. From what I can tell so far, really dig it. The best part is something that isn't your (or any other website owner that uses ad services) fault: I almost exclusively use my phone for casual web browsing here and elsewhere these days. The ad services that allow those super intrusive "YOU'VE WON ONE HUNDRED MILLION THOUSAND BILLION DOLLARS!" re-directs frustrate the hell out me. Most adblockers somehow don't prevent those, either, though I've rarely used those blockers because I try to frequent "small business" sites when they're as enjoyable/informative as the big corporate versions and am cognizant of the importance of ad revenue in keeping those places alive and thriving. That's why I prefer to actually pay for content I want, from communities like this, than to hope that my visits get you adequate revenue (I'm sure it's nowhere close). Rather it be in your pocket then the annoying ad companies, Chuck! If you want to know what I mean by the annoying re-direct ads, check Fangraphs every other day for a week and I guarantee you'll encounter them. Love that site, yeah, I'm that kind of nerd, but dear lord it gets unreadable at times. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makepeac 171 Posted April 6, 2019 Agreed, well worth it to not deal with ads and frustrating redirects. Thanks Chuck! 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted April 7, 2019 Thank you @southpaw for your 1-year ad-free membership. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 13,311 Posted April 8, 2019 $26 is a no-brainer. Not sure why I was so stubborn and didn't pay for it until recently. I love the ad-free experience, and knowing that I'm supporting AngelsWin. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halomatt 540 Posted April 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Taylor said: $26 is a no-brainer. Not sure why I was so stubborn and didn't pay for it until recently. I love the ad-free experience, and knowing that I'm supporting AngelsWin. THIS! It took me years of stubborn refusal, until I just decided to pay up, and it's been fantastic not to see the damn ads all over my phone screen. It has been completely worth the minimal cost. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VariousCrap 2,286 Posted April 9, 2019 I absolutely love it. I held out a long time because I'm cheap, but as soon as I did it and started using the board, I immediately knew I made the right decision. It is worth every penny. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted April 16, 2019 Thank you @Freezer, you are now ad-free! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freezer 20 Posted April 16, 2019 Thanks Chuck! It really is a better experience not having the ads. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted April 18, 2019 Thank you @Rico for the lifetime ad-free membership! You're all set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PattyD22 741 Posted May 7, 2019 Chuck, I signed up for ad free when I joined the site. How long does it take to go into affect? I'm still getting ads. Just wondering. I love the site by the way. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted May 7, 2019 47 minutes ago, PattyD22 said: Chuck, I signed up for ad free when I joined the site. How long does it take to go into affect? I'm still getting ads. Just wondering. I love the site by the way. @PattyD22, you're all set. Apologies for the delay as I did not get an alert when the payment went through over the weekend. Thanks a bunch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PattyD22 741 Posted May 7, 2019 My pleasure. As stated, I love the site and have spent the last few days reading the bios of the staff and the contributing writers. Awesome stuff and kudos to you. Looking forward to meeting some of the posters here in July. The AngelsWin picture from the last get together looks like it was a few rows above my season seats. 2 Taylor and Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted June 7, 2019 Scott DeFrancisco, I received your ad-payment for the year but I'm not showing your email used for payment associated to a membership here. Please let me know what your member name is here in this thread or send me a PM so I can get you setup. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/7/2019 at 9:05 AM, Chuckster70 said: Scott DeFrancisco, I received your ad-payment for the year but I'm not showing your email used for payment associated to a membership here. Please let me know what your member name is here in this thread or send me a PM so I can get you setup. Thank you! I see that you just registered @sdefran2002 and I have updated your account accordingly. Welcome to AngelsWin.com and thank you for the support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted June 27, 2019 Thank you to @Spencer & @halonatic13 for your ad-free memberships! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halonatic13 135 Posted June 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said: Thank you to @Spencer & @halonatic13 for your ad-free memberships! Worth the $. 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted August 2, 2019 Thank you @mr.wichita & @Revad for your ad-free memberships! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace-Of-Diamonds 3,455 Posted October 13, 2019 l just sent my $25 for another year... 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said: l just sent my $25 for another year... Received! Thank you, @Ace-Of-Diamonds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason 7,328 Posted October 18, 2019 Finally broke down and paid the membership. Not sure why it took so long as this site has been great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted October 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, Jason said: Finally broke down and paid the membership. Not sure why it took so long as this site has been great. Thank you, @Jason. Happy Friday to you too sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted October 18, 2019 Thank you to @notherhalo & @Chris for renewing your 1-year premium membership. 1 Chris reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 422 Posted October 18, 2019 Worth every penny! How do I get that little black circle? 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckster70 17,970 Posted October 19, 2019 Thanks are also in order to @UndertheHalo for renewing the 1-year premium membership! Speaking of Under The Halo, do you have a copy of this book? If not, pick up a copy on Amazon for $21. It's a must have for all Angels fans IMO. Here's a little history on this book and how we played a part in it. https://thesportsdaily.com/2012/03/22/angelswin-com-and-its-writers-get-credited-in-halos-history-book-under-the-halo/ It's really cool as in the back of the book our website and the writers who participated in the greatest moments got credited. 2 Angel Oracle and UndertheHalo reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UndertheHalo 9,123 Posted October 19, 2019 I do have that book ! Loved it 1 Chuckster70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
