Ads and Membership Levels

[gloverrub13]

The ads are becoming overwhelming, both on my phone and my laptop. Am I correct in understanding that in addition to paying to be a premium member, if I want to go ad-free I have to pay extra to be a super premium member who can actually read the content without fighting the ads?
If correct, pretty ironic considering that a number of the ads are for highly discounted membership rates...for which I'm not eligible as a long-time subscriber.

 

[FreeLunch]

Removing the ads just depends on whether BuckSanders and Greg Barnes like you or not.

Perhaps you could try sucking up to the PTB more or maybe just be a bit more likable overall and get that taken care of.

 

[BenSherman]

The ads are becoming overwhelming, both on my phone and my laptop. Am I correct in understanding that in addition to paying to be a premium member, if I want to go ad-free I have to pay extra to be a super premium member who can actually read the content without fighting the ads?
If correct, pretty ironic considering that a number of the ads are for highly discounted membership rates...for which I'm not eligible as a long-time subscriber.

The network continues to experiment with different ad setups to figure out what works best. There's definitely a balance between a good user experience and being able to generate ad revenue that they need to find.

We highly recommend you try using the app. It's by far the best user experience for subscribers in terms of navigation, ad presence, etc. Search "On3" in the app store. Let me know if I can assist you with that setup.

The alternative to using the app, if you want to minimize ads, is that ad-free upgrade option.

Regarding promotions, our rule of thumb has always been that every subscriber gets to start on a promotional rate, as you did.

 

[PaTarheel]

The network continues to experiment with different ad setups to figure out what works best. There's definitely a balance between a good user experience and being able to generate ad revenue that they need to find.

We highly recommend you try using the app. It's by far the best user experience for subscribers in terms of navigation, ad presence, etc. Search "On3" in the app store. Let me know if I can assist you with that setup.

The alternative to using the app, if you want to minimize ads, is that ad-free upgrade option.

Regarding promotions, our rule of thumb has always been that every subscriber gets to start on a promotional rate, as you did.

App is awful that last few days. ShopRite ad pops up and blocks the entire article multiple times.
@BenSherman

 

[BenSherman]

App is awful that last few days. ShopRite ad pops up and blocks the entire article multiple times.
@BenSherman

Can you send me a screenshot? I'm sure it's a rogue campaign that's snuck through. Not seeing it on my end when trying to find it this AM. Screenshot enables the tech team to find and remove it.

 

[PaTarheel]

Can you send me a screenshot? I'm sure it's a rogue campaign that's snuck through. Not seeing it on my end when trying to find it this AM. Screenshot enables the tech team to find and remove it.

I have not seen it since the day I saw it all the time. So maybe it worked itself out. I will do it if I see it again.

 

[LKJheel]

Just as an fyi, I had reached the point of being so disgusted with on3’s dysfunctional website that I considered canceling my subscription. The constant error messages, the ad reboots, the disappearance of a message reply while in the midst of typing had gotten to the point where it was easier to just exit this atrocity and return to my active 247 account simply because of its ease of use advantage. Because I have been a member for many years now I have decided to upgrade to ad free for the remainder of my subscription which ends in November. If at that time the user experience has risen to an acceptable level I will renew at the higher fee. If not, I will sadly bid adieu and continue forward with 247 as my primary source for UNC sports information.
It is apparent from the intentionality of on3’s web design that this was the goal of Inside Carolina’s carrier from the very beginning.

 

[BenSherman]

Just as an fyi, I had reached the point of being so disgusted with on3’s dysfunctional website that I considered canceling my subscription. The constant error messages, the ad reboots, the disappearance of a message reply while in the midst of typing had gotten to the point where it was easier to just exit this atrocity and return to my active 247 account simply because of its ease of use advantage. Because I have been a member for many years now I have decided to upgrade to ad free for the remainder of my subscription which ends in November. If at that time the user experience has risen to an acceptable level I will renew at the higher fee. If not, I will sadly bid adieu and continue forward with 247 as my primary source for UNC sports information.
It is apparent from the intentionality of on3’s web design that this was the goal of Inside Carolina’s carrier from the very beginning.

Thank you for your feedback.

I would like at some point to troubleshoot some of this with you because I can't replicate constant error messages and disappearing message replies. When you're willing, send me a DM and we can walk through what platform you're using to see if we can get to the bottom of why you're getting those issues.

 

[LKJheel]

Thank you for your feedback.

I would like at some point to troubleshoot some of this with you because I can't replicate constant error messages and disappearing message replies. When you're willing, send me a DM and we can walk through what platform you're using to see if we can get to the bottom of why you're getting those issues.

What I can happily report Ben is that once I upgraded every single problem I was having immediately went away. I am admittedly older and technically challenged and troubleshooting holds no interest to me. So I thank you for your offer but at this stage in my life thankfully I have more money than interest in spending time trying to figure out why a website malfunctions on my platform.
Regards!

 

[BenSherman]

What I can happily report Ben is that once I upgraded every single problem I was having immediately went away. I am admittedly older and technically challenged and troubleshooting holds no interest to me. So I thank you for your offer but at this stage in my life thankfully I have more money than interest in spending time trying to figure out why a website malfunctions on my platform.
Regards!

I do have an interest in figuring it out, but understand if you do not. Please DM me any time I can help.