How did you opt out? Anyway, they are not that annoying. I have seen much worse.
You have to be Donator, VIP or Hero Member to do it. So you'd have to be around some time longer and you'll get the option.
Yeah there are worse things, and I am thankful I don't "have" to see them, but I would still be interested in what they have to offer if they weren't in my face constantly.
theymos once you give this attention, if moving the ads to the bottom at the page for everybody isn't what you like how about an option for the user to move them where we want them to be?