> Wanted to post an update on the banner exchange project.  We have
> successfully configured 3 sites to use the network and we are serving
> banners!  I am quite happy openx was up to the task and the setup for
> each site is minimal, so the man-hours to maintain the network seems
> low so far. A critical fact for a non-profit network. If anyone sees
> any technical issues, please let me know.

> Trent

> On Feb 25, 3:17 pm, Trask <overl...@livingdice.com> wrote:

> > No deadline because this an ongoing project, so people will come and go at any time.

> > Trent

> > On Feb 25, 2011, at 2:50 PM, The Worldsmith <nightswr...@internode.on.net> wrote:

> > > Hey guys

> > > Cheers for the bump, I'd be keen to also participate, just a couple of
> > > quick questions. Do we have a deadline for banner submissions and also
> > > is there an issue with people coming across this at a later stage and
> > > wanting to participate?

> > > Andy

> > > On Feb 24, 11:43 am, Trask <vicpy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >> This a bump post from earlier in the thread for latecomers:

> > >> Hi,

> > >> It looks like we have enough interest to make this a viable project.
> > >> The 125x125 banner size is a good starting point, so let us go with
> > >> that. I have an openx ad server that can handle management of the
> > >> network. Everyone puts in a banner and offers space on their site. I
> > >> will set all the banners to have the same mathematical "weight," so
> > >> they will cycle randomly across all the sites. Your own ad will not
> > >> appear on your site, since that would rather pointless. I do have a
> > >> couple of management requests:

> > >> 1. Send me your site name and a 125x125 banner url.  You can just
> > >> respond inline
> > >> to this thread rather than send an email.
> > >> 2. I will send you a snippet of code. I can do javascript or iframe,
> > >> indicate a preference.

> > >> Ping me if you have any questions.

> > >> Trent

> > >> On Feb 23, 4:49 am, "Micah (from Obsidian Portal)" <fanm...@micah-

> > >> wedemeyer.net> wrote:
> > >>> I'll back out then. While we'd be happy to run an ad or two for RPGBN
> > >>> members in exchange for the same, it would be too much work to get
> > >>> things integrated into our current ad system. Plus, I don't want to
> > >>> derail the original idea by tossing in too much extra "ooh! Good idea
> > >>> but you should also do..." I know how much that irritates me when
> > >>> people throw that at me.

> > >>> Good luck, as this seems like an excellent idea for cross pollination
> > >>> of readers.

> > >>> Micah

> > >>> On Feb 22, 5:13 pm, "Duane O'Brien" <duane.obr...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > >>>> To your comment below, I would prefer members not accept money or
> > >>>> trade in exchange for someone else promoting the RPGBN.  What happens
> > >>>> between members, or members and friends, is one thing.  When a
> > >>>> relationship implies that the RPGBN as an entity is involved
> > >>>> officially, things get stickier.

> > >>>> By contrast, and for future reference, I have no issues for members
> > >>>> offering their own incentives to anyone who donates toward hosting
> > >>>> costs.

> > >>>> Official stance on the Banner Exchange Network : Awesome idea, love
> > >>>> that it's community organized, go for it.  Caveat : as long as it's
> > >>>> "By Members Of the RPGBN" and not "By The RPGBN" there's zero need to
> > >>>> involve me in any of it.  But I will be happy to help if I can.

> > >>>> I hope that all makes sense.

> > >>>> -D

> > >>>> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Micah (from Obsidian Portal)

> > >>>> <fanm...@micah-wedemeyer.net> wrote:
> > >>>>> I don't want to throw a huge wrench in the works, but we'd love to get
> > >>>>> an Obsidian Portal banner in the rotation. We'd be happy to pay
> > >>>>> (within reason...), but I'm not sure who/where to send the money too.
> > >>>>> We'd also be happy to barter, too, like free press for the RPGBN on
> > >>>>> our Twitter/Facebook page. We're open to all ideas.

> > >>>>> Let me know what you think!
> > >>>>> Micah
> > >>>>> mi...@obsidianportal.com

> > >>>>> On Feb 21, 8:53 pm, Gregory Schuster <gregory.paul.schus...@gmail.com>
> > >>>>> wrote:
> > >>>>>> Sounds good.  Will do.  You'll get one from me as soon as its put together.

> > >>>>>> On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Trent <vicpy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>>>>> Good idea. I can handle either configuration. Send me the link if you want
> > >>>>>>> to host your own banner.

> > >>>>>>> Trent
> > >>>>>>>  On Feb 21, 2011, at 4:52 PM, Kevin Oedekoven wrote:

> > >>>>>>>> Why not have the banner pulled remotely off out sites and just send you
> > >>>>>>> the
> > >>>>>>>> link? That way if we want to change our banner we don't have to keep
> > >>>>>>>> bothering you.

> > >>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>>>>>> From: rpgbloggers@googlegroups.com [mailto:rpgbloggers@googlegroups.com]
> > >>>>>>> On
> > >>>>>>>> Behalf Of Trask
> > >>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 11:43 AM
> > >>>>>>>> To: rpgbloggers
> > >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Banner Exchange network

> > >>>>>>>> Hi,

> > >>>>>>>> It looks like we have enough interest to make this a viable project.
> > >>>>>>>> The 125x125 banner size is a good starting point, so let us go with
> > >>>>>>>> that. I have an openx ad server that can handle management of the
> > >>>>>>>> network. Everyone puts in a banner and offers space on their site. I
> > >>>>>>>> will set all the banners to have the same mathematical "weight," so
> > >>>>>>>> they will cycle randomly across all the sites. Your own ad will not
> > >>>>>>>> appear on your site, since that would rather pointless. I do have a
> > >>>>>>>> couple of management requests:

> > >>>>>>>> 1. Send me your site name and a 125x125 banner. Please name the banner
> > >>>>>>>> clearly. (mysite.png not 1340954975.png). You can just respond inline
> > >>>>>>>> to this thread rather than send an email.
> > >>>>>>>> 2. I will send you a snippet of code. I can do javascript or iframe,
> > >>>>>>>> indicate a preference.

> > >>>>>>>> Ping me if you have any questions.

> > >>>>>>>> Trent

> > >>>>>>>> On Feb 21, 9:18 am, Chuck <grogt...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>>>>>>> Sounds like a great idea. And a 125x125 sidebar shouldn't be a
> > >>>>>>>>> problem. Like the others I'd just need to do a nifty little banner.

> > >>>>>>>>> On Feb 20, 6:40 pm, Trask <vicpy...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > >>>>>>>>>> Hi all,

> > >>>>>>>>>> Is there any interest out there for participating in a banner exchange
> > >>>>>>>>>> network between rpgblogger members? Essentially, websites in the
> > >>>>>>>>>> banner network put a script on their page that randomly shows banners
> > >>>>>>>>>> from the other participating web sites.  I would be willing to manage
> > >>>>>>>>>> the software ( I already have it setup for serving ads on my site
> > >>>>>>>>>> anyway).

> > >>>>>>>>>> Drop me a line if interested in joining up.

> > >>>>>>>>>> Trent

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