The point of this thread was simply asking if others were tired of seeing Adf.ly on every single texture pack and mod to ever exist.
As shown, there are few who dislike it just as much as I do. And there are some who have no problem with it.
I don't really care about ad.fly links as long as the person is posting something original and something that isn't a rip off. It really helps the creator (if they are famous, of course)
To be honest, I would definitely have ad.fly link if I was to post a texture pack, but I'd use the revenue to donate to Youtubers and Modders.
Frankly, it doesn't bother me, and I know it's helping the texture pack creator out. Five seconds is a measly waiting time for all the fun you can have with the new texture pack, mod, or whatever you are downloading!
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Does not bother me in the least. A heck of a lot of work goes into doing stuff for MC, I have no problem saying thank you by waiting an extra few seconds for adf.ly. I use AdBlock so I never actually see any ads.
Frankly, it doesn't bother me, and I know it's helping the texture pack creator out. Five seconds is a measly waiting time for all the fun you can have with the new texture pack, mod, or whatever you are downloading!
Does not bother me in the least. A heck of a lot of work goes into doing stuff for MC, I have no problem saying thank you by waiting an extra few seconds for adf.ly. I use AdBlock so I never actually see any ads.
Both of you miss the point. While larger packs and mods are included in this discussion, the main point of interest is the swines that come in without reading the rules, having pictures, and having made an X-Ray pack, default edit, bucket-fill pack, or, hell, just post the default terrain, because, you know, money.
And yes, every single one of those has happened. Multiple times.
Both of you miss the point. While larger packs and mods are included in this discussion, the main point of interest is the swines that come in without reading the rules, having pictures, and having made an X-Ray pack, default edit, bucket-fill pack, or, hell, just post the default terrain, because, you know, money.
And yes, every single one of those has happened. Multiple times.
Yes, this is what frustrates me. Users will make "Default with noise added!!!!" That took about 6 seconds to make and upload, and use adf.ly on it, only offer that, and then many artists who put serious time in to produce good packs don't even use adf.ly at all.
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"I'm an outsider by choice, but not truly.
It’s the unpleasantness of the system that keeps me out.
I’d rather be in, in a good system. That’s where my discontent comes from:
being forced to choose to stay outside.
My advice: Just keep movin’ straight ahead.
Every now and then you find yourself in a different place."
-George Carlin
I have no problem at all waiting for any download that is worth it.
What you're referring to (and that seems to disappear in favor of discussing the good packs somehow) are the terrible little packs that have clearly no work put into them. I'm rather certain EVERYONE hates those, but what can you do about it really?
You can put in some kind of measure, but you have to know that that way you punish everyone, not just those trolls.
Best solution is just ignoring it completely and moving on, and maybe they'll learn it by themselves need to put actual work on the pack.
I have no problem at all waiting for any download that is worth it.
What you're referring to (and that seems to disappear in favor of discussing the good packs somehow) are the terrible little packs that have clearly no work put into them. I'm rather certain EVERYONE hates those, but what can you do about it really?
You can put in some kind of measure, but you have to know that that way you punish everyone, not just those trolls.
Best solution is just ignoring it completely and moving on, and maybe they'll learn it by themselves need to put actual work on the pack.
In fact, can't we report such threads for being simple and using adf.ly only? I thought someone mentioned something about it.
Now, I saw a 4x4 Texture pack, using only adf.ly
In fact, someone went as far to say the 4x4 pack looked better than 32x packs.
Now... I won't question the users work or effort put into it, but at the detail level of 4x4, I can go make an entire texture pack using 4x4 in about an hour. Take the terrain.png, resize it in pain by 25%, rezie it by 400% then clean up the messy details, and bam. A 4x4 pack is complete.
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Now, now. Don't get me wrong, I understand things such as Aether, DokuCraft, LastDays. ect.
Really HUGE packs, offering a second link.
My main problem is average or small texture packs using adf.ly and only adf.ly as their download link.
I agree, adfly is really irritating, PLUS i feel like i have to sit on some virus-looking filled website just to give someone money. It's a video game which is just making me cringe.
Look, I am tired of crappy packs, and dumb people hiding behind adfly, but what are we going to do? Rules say it has to be original to have adfly. After that, we just have to tell not use links that we feel are unjustified. What it comes down to is if you want to support the pack: adfly. If not, then don't. You keep talking about simple packs using just adfly. Let's face it, you wouldn't download it if it used mediafire, so why get mad if it has adfly. It will make half a penny off of the downloads. As long as it isn't stolen, there is nothing we can do.
Does not bother me in the least. A heck of a lot of work goes into doing stuff for MC, I have no problem saying thank you by waiting an extra few seconds for adf.ly. I use AdBlock so I never actually see any ads.
You do realise that by using AdBlock, they aren't actually getting any money from the adf.ly link? So you aren't actually saying "thank you", you are saying "screw you".
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You do realise that by using AdBlock, they aren't actually getting any money from the adf.ly link? So you aren't actually saying "thank you", you are saying "screw you".
Why? It's really no different than using an alternate ad-free link. Besides, it's not like you knew you weren't helping out.
If it makes you feel any better, run around and donate a penny to everyone whose work you've enjoyed. You'll literally be giving them more money that way.
Why? It's really no different than using an alternate ad-free link. Besides, it's not like you knew you weren't helping out.
If it makes you feel any better, run around and donate a penny to everyone whose work you've enjoyed. You'll literally be giving them more money that way.
A. I don't have a penny. Let a lone enough to support everyone I want to.
B. Well, I haven't had adblocker for that long, and I guess I can let it allow adfly.
You do realise that by using AdBlock, they aren't actually getting any money from the adf.ly link? So you aren't actually saying "thank you", you are saying "screw you".
Nope, didn't know that. I will tell AdBlock to allow the ads from adf.ly. Thanks for letting us know (although none of us were saying "screw you" I'm sure).
That's when they start bumping the thread every hour on the hour, asking for downloads.
At least, that's what the little monkeys in my head do.
As shown, there are few who dislike it just as much as I do. And there are some who have no problem with it.
http://thejudge.tumblr.com/ This is where I'm most active.
To be honest, I would definitely have ad.fly link if I was to post a texture pack, but I'd use the revenue to donate to Youtubers and Modders.
Both of you miss the point. While larger packs and mods are included in this discussion, the main point of interest is the swines that come in without reading the rules, having pictures, and having made an X-Ray pack, default edit, bucket-fill pack, or, hell, just post the default terrain, because, you know, money.
And yes, every single one of those has happened. Multiple times.
Yes, this is what frustrates me. Users will make "Default with noise added!!!!" That took about 6 seconds to make and upload, and use adf.ly on it, only offer that, and then many artists who put serious time in to produce good packs don't even use adf.ly at all.
"I'm an outsider by choice, but not truly.
It’s the unpleasantness of the system that keeps me out.
I’d rather be in, in a good system. That’s where my discontent comes from:
being forced to choose to stay outside.
My advice: Just keep movin’ straight ahead.
Every now and then you find yourself in a different place."
-George Carlin
What you're referring to (and that seems to disappear in favor of discussing the good packs somehow) are the terrible little packs that have clearly no work put into them. I'm rather certain EVERYONE hates those, but what can you do about it really?
You can put in some kind of measure, but you have to know that that way you punish everyone, not just those trolls.
Best solution is just ignoring it completely and moving on, and maybe they'll learn it by themselves need to put actual work on the pack.
In fact, can't we report such threads for being simple and using adf.ly only? I thought someone mentioned something about it.
Now, I saw a 4x4 Texture pack, using only adf.ly
In fact, someone went as far to say the 4x4 pack looked better than 32x packs.
Now... I won't question the users work or effort put into it, but at the detail level of 4x4, I can go make an entire texture pack using 4x4 in about an hour. Take the terrain.png, resize it in pain by 25%, rezie it by 400% then clean up the messy details, and bam. A 4x4 pack is complete.
Do people not read the original post anymore?
http://thejudge.tumblr.com/ This is where I'm most active.
You do realise that by using AdBlock, they aren't actually getting any money from the adf.ly link? So you aren't actually saying "thank you", you are saying "screw you".
To be honest, I didn't know this.
http://thejudge.tumblr.com/ This is where I'm most active.
Adf.ly only gives money when the ads are loaded on the page. AdBlock stops the ads from loading.
Now I understand. @w@
http://thejudge.tumblr.com/ This is where I'm most active.
damnit... now I feel like a ****
If it makes you feel any better, run around and donate a penny to everyone whose work you've enjoyed. You'll literally be giving them more money that way.
http://thejudge.tumblr.com/ This is where I'm most active.
A. I don't have a penny. Let a lone enough to support everyone I want to.
B. Well, I haven't had adblocker for that long, and I guess I can let it allow adfly.
Nope, didn't know that. I will tell AdBlock to allow the ads from adf.ly. Thanks for letting us know (although none of us were saying "screw you" I'm sure).