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#1200863 19-Dec-2014 22:27

But but but you'd miss all those interesting adverts! ;-(

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#1200869 19-Dec-2014 22:43

TLD: But but but you'd miss all those interesting adverts! ;-(

I have to agree.. Geekzone is one of the very few places that actually show quality advertising and not those sh!tty spammy ads that most websites these days show!

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#1200872 19-Dec-2014 22:46

KiwiNZ:
sonyxperiageek:
KiwiNZ: I have thought of doing this for some time but do not have a Paypal account and don't want one

You can pay via Internet Banking if that suits you better! :-)

You can? Did not know that

It's been on the yellow banner at the top of every page on Geekzone for how many days I can't even remember! [Bank Deposit] Lol

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#1200874 19-Dec-2014 22:50

I just make my Amazon purchases via the GZ referral :)

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#1200883 19-Dec-2014 23:12

Maybe Geekzone should have a special one day where everyone gets to trial the ad-free version to see what it's like, people might love it so much that they actually subscribe because they get a taste of how good and fast it could be : )

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#1200884 19-Dec-2014 23:20

loceff13: I just make my Amazon purchases via the GZ referral :)

That didn't seem to turn off the ads for me

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#1200885 19-Dec-2014 23:23

dacraka: Maybe Geekzone should have a special one day where everyone gets to trial the ad-free version to see what it's like, people might love it so much that they actually subscribe because they get a taste of how good and fast it could be : )

I think most people would know of alternative ways to get an ad-free version of Geekzone if they really wanted to without paying...

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#1200887 19-Dec-2014 23:30

nathan:
loceff13: I just make my Amazon purchases via the GZ referral :)

That didn't seem to turn off the ads for me

It's a nice way to contribute something while blocking the ad's anyway

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#1200889 19-Dec-2014 23:40

sonyxperiageek:
dacraka: Maybe Geekzone should have a special one day where everyone gets to trial the ad-free version to see what it's like, people might love it so much that they actually subscribe because they get a taste of how good and fast it could be : )

I think most people would know of alternative ways to get an ad-free version of Geekzone if they really wanted to without paying...

Know of, yes - actually do it - not all (including myself and many others) - for obvious reasons.

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#1200895 20-Dec-2014 00:22

dacraka:
sonyxperiageek:
dacraka: Maybe Geekzone should have a special one day where everyone gets to trial the ad-free version to see what it's like, people might love it so much that they actually subscribe because they get a taste of how good and fast it could be : )

I think most people would know of alternative ways to get an ad-free version of Geekzone if they really wanted to without paying...

Know of, yes - actually do it - not all (including myself and many others) - for obvious reasons.

Yes, I don't either. Sorry, I don't really see the point of a one day free trial then.

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#1200911 20-Dec-2014 06:42

I have been thinking about this for a few months but never got around to it!

Thanks for the prompt.

I have messaged for the bank account details as I don't like Paypal.

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#1200919 20-Dec-2014 07:53

Yep, we all like free but I definitely get much more than $25 value from my very frequent visits to GZ.

While we are about warm fuzzies and Christmas spirit, I would again thank all the real experts and other helpful souls who give freely of their time to help solve our problems. This also includes the company reps who jump in to directly sort out problems. And let's not forget MF!

Wow, just about brought a tear to my eye!!!

So, to everyone here, have a good Christmas/Holiday season.

Lindsay.

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#1200948 20-Dec-2014 09:17

I joined GZ in 2012. I've subscribed twice now. No doubt I will again.

Why? I think this is a great site and it's nice to chat to fellow Kiwis about all kinds of topics.

I've met a few geekzone people so far. I'd like to meet more in time.

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#1200954 20-Dec-2014 09:41

Joined geekzone in 2005 almost 10 years next year :)

I subscribe on and off but just resubbed because of this thread

TLD

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#1200956 20-Dec-2014 09:49

While we are about warm fuzzies and Christmas spirit, I would again thank all the real experts and other helpful souls who give freely of their time to help solve our problems. This also includes the company reps who jump in to directly sort out problems. And let's not forget MF!

Wow, just about brought a tear to my eye!!!

So, to everyone here, have a good Christmas/Holiday season.

Lindsay.

Geekzone really is a fantastic resource. I joined in 2010, but until recently, I was guilty of dipping in only when I was stumped with an NZ local technical issue, but I have always had helpful replies. You also make an excellent point about Geekzone posters who work for the relevant companies, and who are prepared to check databases or give informed information to posters. That's pretty special.

So I would also like to say a big thanks, and have a great Christmas to all the helpful people on this site.

Hmmm.... I think I am backing myself into a 'having to subscribe' shaped corner. :-(

Trevor Dennis
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