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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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As the picture shows....
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Yeah what is that all about, I'm happy you already made a post.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I have never saw that ad before? But i'm a free member.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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i use google chrome and abp and it doesnt show up like that on mine.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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Everyone is seeing that. It's not an ad as in the normal sense. It's a hard coded link that everyone see's.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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yea..it IS an ad. Since when did the site allow companies to sponsor sections of the forum? Does it support the site and make it better? Isn't that what paid memberships are supposed to be for?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Listen the site is supported by ads. That's how this company makes their money. Is it idea in an ideal world no. Do you get banner ads? No you don't. This is nothing moe than a static hard coded link with an image file. Will it slow or load anything to your PC like all other google ads no it won't Infact it doesn't load anything outside of a text based link and very small image.

Do I like it, no. Would I rather it be gone yes. However it's not my site and I do not have control of how they generate money. Do I have some pull sure but at the end of the day the owners make the final call.

Wish I could do more but it is what it is.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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fair enough - just would hate to see the site covered in those things
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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If they don't make their money we have no cf, unfortunately this is the price we have to pay to enjoy the sight. *shrugs* it is what it is I guess...
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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what does this slick 50 company do?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by crbnfibr
what does this slick 50 company do?
Sounds like politics lol
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by crbnfibr
what does this slick 50 company do?
Oil I think lol??? Why don't you click the link lol!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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They make different additives for oil, fuel, tranny. Been around before most of us lol
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by partsguyct
They make different additives for oil, fuel, tranny. Been around before most of us lol
Not than me. I first heard of it back in the 70's after the 1st (or was it the 2nd?) oil crisis. The company first produced an oil additive that was suppose to reduce internal friction and therefor increase gas mileage. I never used it.
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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snake oil is what they are...
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