Google ads? Really, SOE?
Via Virginworlds, Xalmat is annoyed with his recent discovery of banner ads on the SOE website.
I dont know how many people have actually noticed, but ever since October 8, 2007, SOE has placed banner ads on the majority of their major websites, including Everquest2.com and EQ2players.com.
I understand why people put banner ads on a website (revenue), but come on! SOE is a major multi-million dollar operation, not to mention its a divison of the multi-billion dollar Sony Corporation. Are finances really that desperate that banner ads are necessary for revenue? What about my $14.99 a month I pay for my EQ2 subscription, and my $1-5 extra for the EQ2Players.com features, arent those sufficient to cover website operations?
For a description of the ads and more commentary, head to Mind of a Summoner. Think this is outrageous? Think it's reasonable? Add your 2 cents to the ongoing discussion.
