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By: Gunta

I find your “name” amusing and there are times when I think all of WordPress ought to be called time-thief) ;)

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By: timethief

I started using this handle long before the whipper snappers came along and provided their connoation. I chose it after I had escaped death twice. I’m living on borrowed time and I’m keenly aware of...

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By: timethief

gyym I am not a WordPress.com employee. I cannot help you with your issues. You need to email support@wordpress.com and get help. Best wishes for a happy ending.

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By: Val

I think that’s a good idea for your personal blog, TT, as it would make it ‘calmer’ without them, I’m sure! (I don’t see them, however, as I have adblock!)

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By: timethief

Hi David, While logged out and when using my husband’s computer I looked at some friend’s blogs. I saw ads at the bottom of all 7 posts on their front page. I did a random check of posts deeper in...

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By: timethief

I hope the readers I have on that blog are not experiencing ads. I’m pretty sure most are running ad-blockers. At least I hope they are as I haven’t purchased a No-Ads upgrade for that blog.

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By: timethief

Hi Varun, Creating the right advertising mix for a self hosted blog is challenging. I explored that and it didn’t take me long to decide against it. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t put together a...

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By: Gunta

Well, I’d say then that you are much appreciated. I also like your posts about computey things very much. Thank you!

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By: timethief

That’s such a nice thing for hear. Thank you.

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By: mrs fringe

Nice and clear. I think the WordPress advertising policies are fair, including the option to upgrade to no ads. Thank you, as always :)

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By: timethief

I’m glad you think so. Hopefully, my summary covered it all.

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By: mrs fringe

I think so, and you always reply, so if someone has further questions they can post. :)

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By: timethief

That’s true. I have answered questions about advertising many times on the support forum and will continue to do so. I had a light-bulb moment when I realized I hadn’t blogged this and I through with...

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By: gojam

Hi Timethief. My blog is now fairly successful. I’m now confident that I will get over 20,000 hits a month. My highest day is over 33K and my blog has been in the wordpress top ten. My question is...

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By: timethief

I don’t want to upset those that come to my blog but if I can give up work and blog then I could concentrate on being a better blogger. I don’t blog for money and never will. My advice is don’t give up...

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By: gojam

Thankyou TT, Great link and advice. I won’t be giving up my job :-) “I don’t blog for money and never will.” I respect that and money is definitely not my motivation but if WordPress are sticking ads...

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By: timethief

Being part of the WordAds program means splitting your income with WordPress.com 50% – 505 and it’s not much money that we are talking about. Read threads in the WordAds Forum...

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By: ldlagarino

Timethief, You were nice enough to provide an answer to a question I had today about editing a post. I appreciate the comeback. It did make me want to know more about you, so I clicked on your picture...

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By: timethief

Hi there, Welcome to Wordpres.com and to my blog. I usually spend many hours answering questions on the support forum every day. In fact I often spend more time there than I do in my blog. I do hope...

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By: Mark Armstrong

There’s no free lunch, and we all need to be reminded (constantly, it seems) of that basic fact of blogging and life. Many thanks, TT, for always telling it like it is.

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