I actually ask and listen. In the last few months we actually REMOVED two ad positions from the forum pages - while making changes for faster page loads. The OP had a problem with a big advertiser (Vodafone) using annoying ads and I moved to block those ads - you can imagine that Vodafone ads would be a bit more pricier than others but it's the experience that counts.

So, yes I think this is a touchy subject because despite always trying to improve and making sure to respond when people complain about something, there is always someone (not you but the person banned before) that thinks they know more about this than myself. I tell you, they don't.

Is this thread finished yet?

On a more serious note, I agree with @freitasm - my preference is to use GZ with ads enabled to generate revenue rather than paying a sub, and I think on every occasion there has been a rogue or particularly troublesome issue with an ad it has always been removed or appropriately addressed. Not many sites would go to that level of effort.