king canary 7,651 Posted April 17, 2020 On 16/04/2020 at 10:46, Bill said: Those wishing to read the Telegraph, Times and a host more need only download the Mozilla Firefox browser then look in the add ons section for 'by-pass paywalls' add on and off you go there are also umpteen other excellent add ons from ad blockers to youtube downloaders so get with it Daddio and drop Chrome, Edge etc Bill does not endorse such behaviour and would like to point out that the previous Bill TV showing live games was not this Bill - and all pther forms of 'naughtiness' are totally against the generous and benevolent but impoverished multi media companies so should not be encouraged While I'm no fan of the owners of either paper, I will never understand the mindset of some people that they are entitled to read and watch everything for free. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, king canary said: While I'm no fan of the owners of either paper, I will never understand the mindset of some people that they are entitled to read and watch everything for free. I think TvB rode off on your moral high horse the other day, Kaceyo.😉👍 Edited April 17, 2020 by wcorkcanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,651 Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, wcorkcanary said: I think TvB rode off on your moral high horse the other day, Kaceyo.😉👍 Thinking people should pay for content = moral high horse. I think I'm OK with my current equine height in that case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, king canary said: Thinking people should pay for content = moral high horse. I think I'm OK with my current equine height in that case. Of course, no biggie. Each to their own. If no one paid, it wouldnt exist. My actual gripe would be concerning advertising on pay tv. ....that really pi$$es me off. Effing sky tell you the game is just about to start, then fit in an ad. HT is worse, whistle ,ads, 2mins analysis, ads whistle.. Just out of interest Kaceyo, have you never watched a small river when unable to attend a game? Fair play if you havent ,out of principle. My angle is not from entitlement, but if its doable, I'll have a gander. If they stopped those little brooks id be disappointed but hey, ive no right, fine with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted April 17, 2020 I can't judge others for using paywall extensions - I've not seen an ad on my browser for years 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,556 Posted April 17, 2020 Last time I had an ad on my browser it featured the Milky Bar Kid🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,651 Posted April 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, Hillhead said: I can't judge others for using paywall extensions - I've not seen an ad on my browser for years 🙄 That is, of course, your choice but you then also can't complain about clickbait, paywalls, listicles etc etc. You get what you pay for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted April 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, king canary said: That is, of course, your choice but you then also can't complain about clickbait, paywalls, listicles etc etc. You get what you pay for. You're attacking a straw man there KC. I merely said I won't judge others. I'm well aware my own behaviour isn't morally perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,651 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Hillhead said: You're attacking a straw man there KC. I merely said I won't judge others. I'm well aware my own behaviour isn't morally perfect. Wasn't meant as an attack- more of an observation. I understand the use of ad-blockers- so many of the adverts you get on websites these days are super intrusive, people are basically forced into using them. Paywall avoiders less so. I do think there are quite a few people who want to have their cake and eat it with regards to sports content- complain about clickbait newspapers or spurious transfer gossip but refuse to pay or even view adverts. Not saying you're one, just that quite a few exist. Edited April 17, 2020 by king canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, king canary said: Wasn't meant as an attack- more of an observation. I understand the use of ad-blockers- so many of the adverts you get on websites these days are super intrusive, people are basically forced into using them. Paywall avoiders less so. I do think there are quite a few people who want to have their cake and eat it with regards to sports content- complain about clickbait newspapers or spurious transfer gossip but refuse to pay or even view adverts. Not saying you're one, just that quite a few exist. fair enough It was actually this site that first prompted me to get an Adblock* not sure what it's like now but a couple of years ago the adverts on this forum were as obtrusive as they come (although admittedly not as bad as the pop ups of the 90's!) *I'd probably use one now anyway now that I've learn more about how they track you around the internet and the way Google etc al use tactics to get you hooked on their services etc - another topic) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted April 17, 2020 There are ads on this site? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted April 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: There are ads on this site? Not for me - not since we all won free iPhones a couple of years ago 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFCInnit 52 Posted April 18, 2020 For the record, the Daily Mail recently ran an editorial demanding that the government spends on corona virus propaganda adverts in their local papers to support them during a period of lost revenue. Ads in papers which frankly, no-one reads and which are already supported by ludicrously expensive, compulsory public notices which would be better placed on council websites. The Daily Mail also employs expensive columnists who also often earn from TV appearances. How much have they, and the group's well paid executives volunteered to cut their salaries before putting out the begging bowl for state funds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 18, 2020 19 hours ago, nutty nigel said: Last time I had an ad on my browser it featured the Milky Bar Kid🙃 A cousin of mine was the Milky Bar kid , late 60s early 70s. Also was in a Smarties ad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,556 Posted April 18, 2020 8 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: A cousin of mine was the Milky Bar kid , late 60s early 70s. Also was in a Smarties ad. Was it this guy Corkio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, nutty nigel said: Was it this guy Corkio... Nope, it would have been later than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted April 18, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 13:44, king canary said: While I'm no fan of the owners of either paper, I will never understand the mindset of some people that they are entitled to read and watch everything for free. Where have I stated that I have such expectation, or that it relates to everything. I haven't So accuse me of stealing. Make a case for the damage I might be doing to any of these journals - but don't include me in your , misleading claims, stick to what you know about someone. And if you can honestly say that you did not read the transcript of that DT article posted on here - the fine. you have the moreal position to make comment. But as I have failed to ever read one peep out of you in regard to live games being illegally streamed on here I shall therefore assume your self righteous bleat was rather selective. And a final point, the radio shows are out of copywrite.....so they are actually 'free'. And put up on here (as was the DT article) in the spirit of generosity ie trying to help, that's all. Shame you weren't similarly motivated more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 960 Posted April 18, 2020 Was 13 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: A cousin of mine was the Milky Bar kid , late 60s early 70s. Also was in a Smarties ad. What about this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 19, 2020 11 hours ago, cornish sam said: Was What about this one? Nope, not him either, I'll be talking to me mam in the next hour or so. See if she can remember more details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) Roight, wiser now but feeling stupid at the same time, yes my cousin was in a smarties ad,and, yes, he was in a milky bar ad, but No , he wasnt the Milky bar kid. Turns out an eight year old me got hold of the wrong end of the stick and never let go. Fifty years I believed he'd got the round of MBs in. His dad was an ad exec and his children got bits of ' extra' work. Apologies all round for misinformation. Edited April 19, 2020 by wcorkcanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,556 Posted April 19, 2020 31 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Roight, wiser now but feeling stupid at the same time, yes my cousin was in a smarties ad,and, yes, he was in a milky bar ad, but No , he wasnt the Milky bar kid. Turns out an eight year old me got hold of the wrong end of the stick and never let go. Fifty years I believed he'd got the round of MBs in. His dad was an ad exec and his children got bits of ' extra' work. Apologies all round for misinformation. But he would still have been strong and tough.... 🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted April 19, 2020 57 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: But he would still have been strong and tough.... 🙃 Last saw him a couple of years ago, at a family reunion. Doing grand despite all that chocolate in his childhood. Chelsea supporter though. 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites