Quote Originally Posted by 'Suvega',index.php?page=Thread&postID=145741#post1 45741
Quote Originally Posted by 'heyaz',index.php?page=Thread&postID=145728#post14 5728
Quote Originally Posted by 'Kicksome',index.php?page=Thread&postID=145594#pos t145594
Well, the reason their are ads is so the site can afford to pay for hosting. And the only way the site gets money is if people click on ads. So blocking ads = screwing over the site.

And a dedicated web server is in the $150 - $400+ range per month. Ads might pay .05 a click.
No way you need a dedicated server for this site...
From my discussions with Ellay, you couldn't be further from teh truth :P

Site probably uses on avg 75% of hte dedicated server's resources.

When slashdotted from ZOMG 36 BOXER, it uses around 135% of the server. Hence the flaming and smoke and ddOS affect people experienced.
Teh Truth! In regards to your comment Heyaz, this site does get more traffic then what you can visibly see, over the last few months its picked up dramatically, including the point Suvega made.