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Originally Posted by fremont36 The worst in order: *any form of popup. *anything in the middle of threads (especially more than once per page). *poor/sloppy techical aspects especially intentional or unintentional inclusion of blank space (background or any color) to have to scroll & scroll past. The best type: *banner (without tricks like 'your computer is at risk'). *where mention of a Mfr or Store generates a hotlink (or even a key word like stock or stocks or stock broker becomes a link). *clearly labeled ad threads like a Walgreens ad in the Walgreens forum that begins with ADV. You specifically asked about ads that would actually be used. To me, that would be limited primarily to the last mention above: threads beginning with ADV & especially sales from internet retailers that then list specific products/prices and/or coupon codes or free shipping offers.

I agree. No hidden tricks in the ads. Simple and straight-forward. Ads that are relevant to this site.