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JudiZ

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I've been here for so many years that I can't count (I go back every once in a while to see how long). Love this site, love these people, love TUG reviews and I can't imagine not knowing what I have come to know here. $15 a year is a gift. An absolute gift!
Judi
 

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I don't see Ads when logged into the TUG BBS but I do see large Ads when viewing "Resorts and Reviews". There is one Ad area which takes up almost 25% of the viewing area at the bottom of the page. If I delete the Ad the space it took up is still there. This is when I am logged on as a TUG member (See below):

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thanks for the reminder to renew my membership!
 

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I don't see Ads when logged into the TUG BBS but I do see large Ads when viewing "Resorts and Reviews". There is one Ad area which takes up almost 25% of the viewing area at the bottom of the page. If I delete the Ad the space it took up is still there. This is when I am logged on as a TUG member (See below):

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that is the rating/review site...vs the forums.

it also appears to be googles new auto ad format. should be able to simply click the little down arrow on the left to hide it.
 

HenryT

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that is the rating/review site...vs the forums.

it also appears to be googles new auto ad format. should be able to simply click the little down arrow on the left to hide it.
Thanks Brian. I was able to hide the Ad per your directions.
 

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OP stayed at a Holiday Inn Express prior to posting.
And they have done so since. Haven't been back since that original post way back in July. I suspect it is a troll. Perhaps someone who posts here more regularly under a different name that created a different TUG BBS account and is watching us continue along now into the end of September still talking about it.
 

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And they have done so since. Haven't been back since that original post way back in July. I suspect it is a troll. Perhaps someone who posts here more regularly under a different name that created a different TUG BBS account and is watching us continue along now into the end of September still talking about it.

But it did remind me to renew my TUG membership, so there’s that. :p
 

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iPhone update needed to log back into TUG again
 

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Has the OP ever been back?
 

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Site has turned into one big ad.
Are you referring to all the posts in support of another "MrBill"???
Mrbill83 - In 3 years, you have 7 log-ins, and a grand total of 3 posts. Thank you for your loyal patronage, and constructive criticism.
Wait. Just wait. Who is "Mr Bill?" Is he a broker gaming the system?

How do we vet who one another are??? As you note, he is a ghost and rarely posts...except to focus on ads... competition???

Some of us are very transparent. Others? Not so much.
 

rickandcindy23

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How can a username/ guest with 3 posts know much about what is or has been on TUG?
I had to laugh at this one. So true. 3 posts? Timeshare salesperson, maybe?
 

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We're trying to share and grow and help one another.
 
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Luanne

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Is this the real "Mr Bill"??? It feels so true crime...

No, this is the real Mr. Bill
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anyone can get savvy on the site without the $15 membership!

we simply hope folks find value in that information and choose to support the site with memberships or renewals!
 
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