Bitcoin Forum

The forum sells ad space in the area beneath the first post of every topic page. About 25% of ad income goes to the forum moderators as thanks for all of their work. (There are many moderators, so each moderator gets only a small amount -- moderators should be seen as volunteers, not employees.) The rest is stored in the forum's treasury (verifiably (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=155000.0)), where it sits until the forum needs it.

Ads are allowed to contain any non-annoying HTML/CSS style. No images, JavaScript, or animation. Ads must appear 3 or fewer lines tall in my browser (Firefox, 900px wide). Ad text may not contain lies, misrepresentation, or inappropriate language. Ads may not link directly to any NSFW page. Ads may be rejected for other reasons, and I may remove ads even after they are accepted.

There are 10 total ad slots which are randomly rotated. So one ad slot has a one in ten chance of appearing. Nine of the slots are for sale here. Ads appear only on topic pages with more than one post, and only for people using the default theme.

The ad lasts at least 7 days starting from when I put it up. (However, if you look at the ad history (https://bitcointalk.org/adrotate.php?adstats) you'll see that ads usually get at least 8 days, and sometimes as many as 12, but this is random and definitely not guaranteed.)

Stats

Exact historical impression counts per slot:
https://bitcointalk.org/adrotate.php?adstats

Info about the current ad slots:
https://bitcointalk.org/adrotate.php?adinfo

Ad blocking

Hero/Legendary members, Donators, VIPs, and moderators have the ability to disable ads. I don't expect many people to use this option. These people don't increase the impression stats for your ads.

I try to bypass Adblock Plus filters as much as possible, though this is not guaranteed. It is difficult or impossible for ABP filters to block the ad space itself without blocking posts. However, filters can match against the URLs in your links, your CSS classes and style attributes, and the HTML structure of your ads.

To prevent matches against URLs: I have some JavaScript which fixes links blocked by ABP. You must tell me if you want this for your ads. When someone with ABP and JavaScript enabled views your ads, your links are changed to a special randomized bitcointalk.org URL which redirects to your site when visited. People without ABP are unaffected, even if they don't have JavaScript enabled. The downsides are:
- ABP users will see the redirection link when they hover over the link, even if they disable ABP for the forum.
- Getting referral stats might become even more difficult.
- Some users might get a warning when redirecting from https to http.

To prevent matching on CSS classes/styles: Don't use inline CSS. I can give your ad a CSS class that is randomized on each pageload, but you must request this.

To prevent matching against your HTML structure: Use only one <a> and no other tags if possible. If your ads get blocked because of matching done on something inside of your ad, you are responsible for noticing this and giving me new ad HTML.

Designing ads

Make sure that your ads look good when you download and edit this test page:
https://bitcointalk.org/ad_test.html
Also read the comments in that file.

Images are not allowed no matter how they are created (CSS, SVG, or data URI). Occasionally I will make an exception for small logos and such, but you must get pre-approval from me first.

The maximum size of any one ad is 51200 bytes.

I will send you more detailed styling rules if you win slots in this auction (or upon request).

Auction rules

You must be at least a Jr Member to bid. If you are not a Jr Member and you really want to bid, you should PM me first (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=35). Tell me in the PM what you're going to advertise. You might be required to pay some amount in advance. Everyone else: Please quickly PM newbies who try to bid here to warn them against impersonation scammers.

Post your bids in this thread. Prices must be stated in BTC per slot. You must state the maximum number of slots you want. When the auction ends, the highest bidders will have their slots filled until all nine slots are filled.

So if someone bids for 9 slots @ 5 BTC and this is the highest bid, then he'll get all 9 slots. If the two highest bids are 9 slots @ 4 BTC and 1 slot @ 5 BTC, then the first person will get 8 slots and the second person will get 1 slot.

The notation "2 @ 5" means 2 slots for 5 BTC each. Not 2 slots for 5 BTC total.

- When you post a bid, the bids in your previous posts are considered to be automatically canceled. You can put multiple bids in one post, however.
- All bid prices must be evenly divisible by 0.05.
- The bidding starts at 0.50.
- I will end the auction at an arbitrary time. Probably the end time will be 7-12 days from the time of this post, though it could be anywhere between 4 and 22 days from now. (I will probably end the auction 1-3 days before the ads are scheduled to go up.)
- If two people bid at the same price, the person who bid first will have his slots filled first.
- Bids are considered invalid and will be ignored if they do not specify both a price and a max quantity, or if they could not possibly win any slots

If these rules are confusing, look at some of the past forum ad auctions to see how it's done.

I reserve the right to reject bids, even days after the bid is made.

You must pay for your slots within 24 hours of receiving the payment address. Otherwise your slots may be sold to someone else, and I might even give you a negative trust rating. I will send you the payment information via forum PM from this account ("theymos", user ID 35) after announcing the auction results in this thread. You might receive false payment information from scammers pretending to be me. They might even have somewhat similar usernames. Be careful.

9 @ 0.5

1 @ 0.55

2 @ 0.6

theymos I sent you a message for request to bid. Get back to me thanks. Can give my LBC profile for cred as I am new here.. Appreciate feedback

Sorry for double message, can't edit previous, please delete the one above!

1 - 0.6

Just got this message from a new setup username "Theymos". Is this a normal in here. Ill just wait for the real Theymos to contact.



https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1253630.0

Hi fastdice.com,

Thank you for following the auction rules and contacting me prior to placing a bid for advertising on Bitcointalk.

I am willing to accept your bids but ask that you place the amount bid in the below Escrow address :

1GqeP38r2hfAGKxxxxAZr2YbfJs9TTCt5u

If you are successful at winning advertising slots the funds will be used for payment, if you are unsuccessful then the funds will be returned immediately.

Forgot to mention the userers profile with 0 posts  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=661490

Then his name is "THEYM0S...", not "Theymos" :P

1 @ 0.6

1 @ 06

5 @ 1

1 @ 0.65

2 @ 0.7

2 @ 1

2 @ 1.05

2 @ 1.05

Sent a message to theymos explaining our situation. We're fine with paying a deposit upfront.

2 @ 1.5

Make sure it is the original Thermos
I got contacted by a scammer of similar nama asking for upfront. Thermos vs Therm0s

2 x 1.06

Apologies,

2 @ 1.1

5 @ 1.2

2 @ 1.25

2 @ 1.2

This is a approved bid by myself. He does represent fastdice.com bidding

1 @ 1.25

I have two extra slots in the current round 160. They will each last for at least 3 days and perhaps as many as 5-7 days from the time of this post. I will sell them for 0.45 BTC each, or possibly the best lower offer. First come first serve. PM me. Edit: Both sold.

P.S. fastdice.com can bid on any number of slots in this auction, and idsb2b can bid on 1 slot.

Gotcha, Was planning a few more but committed to a signature Campaign launch just before you gave the heads up..  Just timing. Anyway I am following through as far as budgets allow.

FYI We just went live.
https://fastdice.com (Real BTC)
or demo
https://demo.fastdice.com (Free Play)

Some think we are connected with dadice. Never heard of them but getting some weird feedback.

1 @ 1.25

2 @ 1.3 (lost regular account access - wrote to theymos, can pay upfront if necessary)

2 @ 1.3

We were able to recover our "HumanResources" account and will continue bidding using this account.
We confirm the 2 @ 1.3 bid

5 @ 1.35

1 @ 1.35

2 @ 1.5

1 @ 1.9

3 @ 2

2 @ 1.4

1 @1.4

2 @ 2.0

5 @ 2.05

2 @ 2.1

1@2.5

1 @ 2.05

2 @ 2.15

2 @ 2.1

ADMlN-THEYM0S
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Forum advertising
« Sent to: idsb2b, HumanResources on: Today at 04:27:36 PM »
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!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
Quote from: idsb2b on Today at 10:13:57 AM
1@2.5


Quote from: HumanResources on Today at 02:52:56 PM
2 @ 2.1

This user is an Administrator Legendary Member. If you are expecting a message from this member then it is genuine !!!


Good day gents,

Thank you for your bids to advertise on Bitcointalk, however I need to draw your attention to the following auction rule as stated in the first post -

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1253630.0

Quote
You must be at least a Jr Member to bid. If you are not a Jr Member and you really want to bid, you should PM me first. Tell me in the PM what you're going to advertise. You might be required to pay some amount in advance.

If you wish to continue with your bids I am willing to accept them if you place the bid amount in to the below Escrow address :

1C9JuiE5PccC9z7U5rEBfzFEGCqGGcQRBX

If you are successful the funds will be used to pay for the slots, if you are unsuccessful then the funds will be returned immediately.

Kind regards.

Report To Admin
Administrator
Legendary

2 @ 2.2

2 @ 2.2

Reported to admin

5 @ 2.15

3 @ 2.3

5 @ 2.25

1@ 2.3

5 @ 2.3

2 @ 2.35

2 @ 2.35

5 @ 2.35

1 @ 2.4

2 @ 2.4

5 @ 2.4

2 @ 2.45

2 @ 2.45

5 @ 2.45

1@1.1

1@1.7

1@2.5

2 @ 2.55

5 @ 2.5

3 @ 2.6

2 @ 2.6

2 @ 2.6

1 @ 2.6

2 @ 2.65

5 @ 2.65

2 @ 2.7

1 @ 2.75

2 @ 2.7

5 @ 2.75

2 @ 2.8

5 @ 2.8

2 @ 2.85

2 @ 2.85

 5 @  2.85

1 @ 2.9

1@3

2 @ 2.9

5 @ 3

5 @ 3

2 @ 3.05

Do not consider my bet. Thanks

2 @ 3.05

5 @ 3.05

2 @ 3.1

1@3.5

2 @ 3.1

5 @ 3.1

2 @ 3.15

3 @ 3.2

2 @ 3.2

4 @ 3.25

2 @ 3.3

2 @ 3.3

4 @ 3.35

2 @ 3.35

1 @ 3.6

2 @ 3.65

4 @ 3.4

2 @ 3.65

4 @ 3.7

2 @ 3.7

2 @ 3.7

Scammer Alert. Just om my messages... BEWARE

2 @ 3.75

2 @ 3.75

4 @ 3.75

2 @ 3.8

1 @ 3.8

4 @ 3.8

2 @ 3.85

2 @ 4

1@4.05

Out of curiosity, can you confirm if this person's bids are going to be accepted? It appears what they will most likely advertise will be questionable at best, and outright illegal at worst (or at least anyone who is caught doing the work they are hiring for would be charged with drug related crimes -- if it is right for them to be charged is another question, however the likelyhood of such charges is still high). It is my understanding that SR1 used to be very a very taboo thing to talk about, although it seems less so now to an extent.

Another newbie bidding It looks like per above, they received permission to bid on up to one slot

2 @ 3.9

4 @ 3.95

2 @ 3.95

We advertise our HR/staffing services, where we screen potential candidates and introduce the qualified ones to employers who prefer to remain anonymous. We don't believe there is anything illegal about doing ones work while preserving own privacy.

1 @ 4

1 @ 4

2 @ 4

2 @ 4

2 @ 4.2

1 @ 4.1

May we know when the auction end?

2 @ 4.2

2 @ 4.2

2 @ 4.1

1@ 4.3

2 @ 4.5

1@ 4.3

2 @ 4.35

Auction ended. Final result:
Slots BTC/Slot Person
2 4.50 victorhing
2 4.35 MariaQin
1 4.30 idsb2b
1 4.30 bitok.com
1 4.10 FortuneJack
2 4.10 betcointm


Sorry, I'm not so sure about your service, and it seems to be down right now.