Supporting Our Community: Understanding Ads, Upgrades, and Reporting Issues

[Sun Wukong]

Hey everyone!​

You've clicked on "learn more" from our notice about ad blockers, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to understand how you can help support our community. This thread will explain why we rely on ads, the benefits of upgrading your account for an ad-free experience (and much more!), and how you can help us ensure the ads you do see are respectful and relevant.

Why Ads are Important for Kijijiforums

Running a vibrant and active forum like ours involves various costs. Think about it:

• Server Costs: We need powerful servers to host all our discussions, images, and files, ensuring the forum runs smoothly and is accessible to everyone. These servers come with ongoing expenses.
• Software and Maintenance: The forum software itself requires licensing, updates, and regular maintenance to keep it secure and functioning optimally.
• Community Support (Admin/Moderation): Our dedicated team of administrators and moderators works hard to keep the forum a safe, welcoming, and organized space. Their efforts, even if voluntary, contribute significantly to the quality of our community.
• Development and New Features: We're always looking for ways to improve the forum, whether it's adding new features, enhancing existing ones, or fixing bugs. This often requires development time and resources.

Advertising is a primary way we generate the revenue needed to cover these essential costs without having to charge all our members a mandatory fee for basic access. By allowing ads to display, you're directly contributing to the sustainability and growth of [Your Forum Name], helping us keep the community alive and thriving for everyone.

The Impact of Ad Blockers

We understand that online advertising can sometimes be intrusive, and many of you choose to use ad blockers for a cleaner browsing experience. However, when a significant portion of our members block ads, it directly impacts our ability to fund the forum's operations. This can potentially lead to:

• Slower Development: Less revenue means fewer resources to invest in new features and improvements you've been asking for.
• Reduced Support: We might have to scale back on the resources we can dedicate to moderation and community support.
• Potential for Paywalls: In a worst-case scenario, if advertising revenue drops significantly, we might have to consider implementing paywalls or restricting access to certain parts of the forum for non-paying members.

Your Options: Supporting Us and Enhancing Your Experience

We believe in providing options that cater to different preferences. Here's how you can support Kijijiforums while also tailoring your browsing experience:

1. Whitelisting Kijijiforums in Your Ad Blocker:

This is the simplest way to directly support us without any cost to you. By adding our website to your ad blocker's whitelist, you allow non-intrusive ads to display while you browse our forum. This small act helps us earn the revenue needed to keep the community running smoothly. Most ad blockers have simple instructions on how to whitelist specific websites – please consider doing this for Kijijiforums .

2. Upgrade Your Account for an Ad-Free Experience and Exclusive Perks!

For those who prefer a completely ad-free browsing experience and want to unlock a range of fantastic benefits, we offer several membership upgrade options. As you saw on the upgrade page, each tier comes with its own set of perks designed to enhance your engagement with the community:

• Bronze Member ($5.00): Enjoy an entry-level upgrade with basic perks like access to a special members-only section and an exclusive profile badge. It's a great way to show your support and access some extra features.
• Silver Member ($15.00): This popular tier includes all Bronze perks, plus the significant benefit of ad-free browsing, access to premium content, and early access to community events. If you dislike ads, this is a fantastic option!
• Gold Member ($50.00): Take your forum experience to the next level with all Silver perks, increased private message storage, the ability to change your username, and priority support from our moderators.
• Platinum Member ($100.00): For our most dedicated members, Platinum offers all Gold perks, along with a custom profile styling option, exclusive content like webinars and tutorials, and a higher level of recognition within the community.
• Diamond Member ($1,000.00): The top tier! Diamond members receive all Platinum perks plus additional exclusive access to high-value discussions, beta testing for new community features, and even potential moderator status. It's the ultimate way to support and be deeply involved in Kijijiforums.

Upgrading your account not only gives you an ad-free experience but also unlocks valuable features that can significantly enhance your time here and show your commitment to our community. It's a win-win!

3. Reporting Bad or Intrusive Ads:

We strive to ensure that the ads displayed on our forum are relevant and non-intrusive. However, we understand that occasionally, a bad ad might slip through our filters. If you encounter an ad that is:

• Misleading or Scam-like: Promoting false information or deceptive offers.
• Highly Intrusive: Disrupting your browsing experience excessively (e.g., loud auto-playing videos, large pop-ups that are difficult to close).
• Inappropriate or Offensive: Containing content that violates our community guidelines or general standards of decency.

We want to know about it! Please help us maintain a positive experience for everyone by reporting these problematic ads. Here's how you can do it:

• Take a Screenshot: If possible, take a screenshot of the ad. This will help us identify it more easily.
• Note the Location: Try to remember where on the page the ad was displayed.
• Send a Private Message to any Admin or start a new support ticket: Please provide as much detail as possible, including the screenshot (if you have one) and the location of the ad.

Your reports are invaluable in helping us identify and block problematic advertisers, ensuring that the ads displayed on our forum are as respectful as possible for our regular members.

Thank You for Your Support!

Whether you choose to whitelist our forum in your ad blocker, upgrade your account for an ad-free experience and extra perks, or help us by reporting bad ads, your support is deeply appreciated. Kijijiforums is a community built by all of us, and your contribution, in whatever form it takes, helps us continue to grow and thrive.

If you have any questions about upgrading your account, whitelisting our site, or reporting ads, please don't hesitate to ask send a private message to the admin team.

Thank you for being a valued member of Kijijiforums!

 

[Sun Wukong]

Understanding Your Support for Kijijiforums
Thanks for taking a moment to learn more about how you can support Kijijiforums!

Why Supporting Us Matters

Kijijiforums relies on revenue to cover essential operational costs, including server maintenance, software updates, and the efforts of our moderation team who work to keep our community a positive and engaging space for everyone.

Your Options:

• Allowing Ads: By whitelisting Kijijiforums in your ad blocker, you directly contribute to our ability to sustain the forum without any cost to you. This allows us to continue providing Kijijiforums as a free platform for our community.
• Upgrading Your Account: For an enhanced experience, consider upgrading your account. Our membership tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond) offer a range of benefits, including an ad-free browsing experience at the Silver level and above, along with exclusive features and recognition. Please note that all upgrade costs are annual.
• Reporting Problematic Ads: We aim to keep the ads you see relevant and respectful. If you encounter any misleading, intrusive, or inappropriate ads, please help us by sending a private message to the admin team with a screenshot and the ad's location on the page. Your feedback helps us ensure a better experience for all members.

The Power of Our Community Content:

We also want to highlight the incredible value of the content you, our members, create! Your engaging threads, insightful comments, and interactions with each other are the lifeblood of Kijijiforums. This rich user-generated content not only makes our community a vibrant place to connect but also significantly contributes to our visibility on search engines, helping new members discover and join Kijijiforums. So keep sharing your thoughts and engaging in discussions!

Your support, in any form, is greatly appreciated and helps Kijijiforums continue to grow and serve our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the admin team.