seriously wtf is this.

Too much guys.

It's and ad dumbass.

Agreed

wtf it's the 24th

Way, way too much. So much for making ads "non-intrusive".
 
I mean yeah, the whole wiki edit was kind of okay, but come on.

Oh no, that site I visit will give me free stuff for playing a game and are telling me this via a banner I don't know notice most of the time!

well its the 24th but that doesn't mean the contest is over...so...

 . Once registered, go to the [sweepstakes registration page] between 12:00:01 a.m. PT on August 28, 2009 and 11:59:59 p.m. PT on October 31, 2009 (the “Submission Period”) and click on the box to enter the Sweepstakes

"  . Once registered, go to the [sweepstakes registration page] between 12:00:01 a.m. PT on August 28, 2009 and 11:59:59 p.m. PT on October 31, 2009 (the “Submission Period”) and click on the box to enter the Sweepstakes "

It feels past the line, for a website that was going to keep advertising non intrusive. The ODST stuff is past the point of obnoxious.

Eh, they're fine.  
 
I like the site.  I support the site and I have the intelligence, and enough common sense to focus on what I am reading.  Sorry you kids eat to much sugar.   

" It feels past the line, for a website that was going to keep advertising non intrusive. The ODST stuff is past the point of obnoxious. "

I really don't see the big deal. It's a game, and you can win things if you get certain achievements which this website tracks, something that not many websites do. What's the problem? It's just an ad. It's how websites make money so they can keep going, durr.

um...how is it obstrusive?
its a small ad on the side or top of the page...only ODST area is themed....and the theme is great, its not obstrusive at all and ties into the page seamlessly.
 your just prettymuch complaining cause there are AD's not because they are obstrusive.

Would you rather have an Evony ad? STFU.

" It feels past the line, for a website that was going to keep advertising non intrusive. The ODST stuff is past the point of obnoxious. "

I really don't see how this is intrusive at all. It's a neat idea. However, Jeff and Ryan's eyes do look a little bit too small, which I guess is a little intrusive.

" um...how is it obstrusive? its a small ad on the side or top of the page...only ODST area is themed....and the theme is great, its not obstrusive at all and ties into the page seamlessly.  your just prettymuch complaining cause there are AD's not because they are obstrusive. "

" @Rowr said:

" It feels past the line, for a website that was going to keep advertising non intrusive. The ODST stuff is past the point of obnoxious. "

Yeah.  Exactly.  I totally don't care about adverts. I mean.  They need the advertise... obviously.  But I feel like it's ONLY been Halo.  And WAY too much of it.  I definitely feel irritated by how many ODST banners I've seen in the last 48 hours. "

It's not intrusive.  It's actually well integrated into the site and thoughtfully includes the personalities we've come to know and love and associate with the great content here.  People just like to bitch.  About everything.  When they're not running ads, people are worrying and posting a new thread every 5 minutes wondering how they generate income and stay in business.  When they DO run ads, everyone complains about them.

" It's not intrusive.  It's actually well integrated into the site and thoughtfully includes the personalities we've come to know and love and associate with the great content here.  People just like to bitch.  About everything.  When they're not running ads, people are worrying and posting a new thread every 5 minutes wondering how they generate income and stay in business.  When they DO run ads, everyone complains about them. "

ok, yeh, sure, compare it to your typical internet advertising and its a minor thing, but it seems a bit much considering the way the GB crew were talking about handling advertising in the past. I dont have a problem with a little advertising and i understand its the way these things work and its good to see them advertising and making some moneys. But i was under the assumption the GB crew were going to have a strong hold in keeping it from getting to in your face and detracting from the website. Which it feels way past to me. At the point it effects the feel of the website, its too much.

What'd I tell you, you can't criticize them.

When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them.

Sure, the ads are shady, and the theme was gross, but the pre-video ads are a good deal worse. 

I GET IT 
BOOT CAMP SUCKS 
I JUST WANT TO WATCH THIS THING 
 
EDIT: Also, this sentence made me feel really, really bad. 
 "  It's actually well integrated into the site and thoughtfully includes the personalities we've come to know and love and associate with the great content here." 

To be honest the image below does leave a bad taste in my mouth, but weighing up the pros and cons is no contest. Actually getting decent money into the site means better coverage on Giantbomb's part.

 

" What'd I tell you, you can't criticize them. "

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

"It's and ad dumbass. "

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

" @Cube said:

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

lol, it's a conspiracy.   Really that is probably the most idiotic thing I've seen on these forums (recently). You think they are so biased against Sony they would refuse to put up God of War 3 ads for money? "

In the words of the great Kindergarten Cop: "STOP WHINING!"

" People just like to bitch.  About everything.  When they're not running ads, people are worrying and posting a new thread every 5 minutes wondering how they generate income and stay in business.  When they DO run ads, everyone complains about them. "

" @Asurastrike said:

" @Cube said:

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

lol, it's a conspiracy.   Really that is probably the most idiotic thing I've seen on these forums (recently). You think they are so biased against Sony they would refuse to put up God of War 3 ads for money? "

Definitely not to the extent of Halo 3: ODST. "

" @Cube said:

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

lol, it's a conspiracy.   Really that is probably the most idiotic thing I've seen on these forums (recently). You think they are so biased against Sony they would refuse to put up God of War 3 ads for money? "

Hey guys, we are ODST.

" @Cube said:

" @Asurastrike said:

" @Cube said:

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

lol, it's a conspiracy.   Really that is probably the most idiotic thing I've seen on these forums (recently). You think they are so biased against Sony they would refuse to put up God of War 3 ads for money? "

Definitely not to the extent of Halo 3: ODST. "

You are right. GiantBomb hates Sony, they are totally biased and would refuse money to put ads on the site. The GiantBomb crew is so focused on seeing Sony products not sell, they would sacrifice their own salary to stop us from being aware of Sony products. "

" @WilliamRLBaker said:

" um...how is it obstrusive? its a small ad on the side or top of the page...only ODST area is themed....and the theme is great, its not obstrusive at all and ties into the page seamlessly.  your just prettymuch complaining cause there are AD's not because they are obstrusive. "

It's not the one or two ads its the 20 different ones on every page and before every video, its just to much. Tying it in with the wiki turns the wiki into a tool for advertising promotion of a game, not to mention tying in the GB merch.  Recently when i view the site all i see is someone screaming ODST into my face, its not the experience i want when i'm here. "

We need some Brad and Vinny ads.

" @Asurastrike said:

" @Cube said:

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

lol, it's a conspiracy.   Really that is probably the most idiotic thing I've seen on these forums (recently). You think they are so biased against Sony they would refuse to put up God of War 3 ads for money? "

missing the point, stay on topic.  Also, yeh i'm not missing the reality of whats happening here, i just think the issue should be raised that it feels a little much to some. Constructive critism from someone who spends alot of time on the site. The point of "Hey who cares what the site potrays, look at all the money we are getting" is what scares me. It would be nice for this website to keep some integrity and keep whats being portrayed by the website in mind over any sort of income generated from it.I would assume thats the goal of the GB team from what i know of them. "

" @Rowr said:

" @WilliamRLBaker said:

" um...how is it obstrusive? its a small ad on the side or top of the page...only ODST area is themed....and the theme is great, its not obstrusive at all and ties into the page seamlessly.  your just prettymuch complaining cause there are AD's not because they are obstrusive. "

It's not the one or two ads its the 20 different ones on every page and before every video, its just to much. Tying it in with the wiki turns the wiki into a tool for advertising promotion of a game, not to mention tying in the GB merch.  Recently when i view the site all i see is someone screaming ODST into my face, its not the experience i want when i'm here. "

um...im seeing 2 ad's on the pages, either an ether saga ad right now, or a ODST tshirt contest ad i'm not seeing 20 different ad's and i rarely see an ad on every video only sometimes.... your complaining about something that doesn't exist in the extreme you claim. "

"Hey guys, we are ODST. "

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

Smart business doesnt drive people away by pushing things too much. I've been here from day one and am very much personally invested with the welfare of the site. I feel this needs to be brought up, im sure im not the only one that feels like its over the top. The principle of whoring out the wiki from advertising and the selling a game through offering your own merch for achievements that concerns me. "

" @Rowr said:

" @Asurastrike said:

" @Cube said:

" @NoExtraLife said:

" When will all you selfish little bastards stop fucking moaning about all the advertisments, "oh noes giant bomb are making some money to help pay for all the free entertainment they offer me, burn it down, burn it down !!" it maybe a video game site but it also happens to be a business, get a dose of reality, and I don't see how banners and skins around the outside of the page are in anyway intrusive, its not like your having them pop up over articles or plastered in the middle of them. "

I think you're generalizing. Personally I can see it's a business, and I've taken that "dose" of reality, thanks.   I think they're a bit annoying, but hey, it's business.  I just wonder if they'd do the same thing for a Sony exclusive. Probably not. "

lol, it's a conspiracy.   Really that is probably the most idiotic thing I've seen on these forums (recently). You think they are so biased against Sony they would refuse to put up God of War 3 ads for money? "

missing the point, stay on topic.  Also, yeh i'm not missing the reality of whats happening here, i just think the issue should be raised that it feels a little much to some. Constructive critism from someone who spends alot of time on the site. The point of "Hey who cares what the site potrays, look at all the money we are getting" is what scares me. It would be nice for this website to keep some integrity and keep whats being portrayed by the website in mind over any sort of income generated from it.I would assume thats the goal of the GB team from what i know of them. "

What is the goal of this thread? They aren't going to get rid of the ODST ads, they aren't going to change what they are doing, and most likely they aren't even going to read this thread. So basically it's as worthless as an online petition...hey, we should start one! "