August 06, 2002
Some revolution
There's a story in the Times today about a 'revolution' at AOL:
A study showed that when the number of pop-up ads was cut in half for a group of members, their satisfaction improved notably. That led not only to a cutback in the number of pop-ups across the service, but was, according to Mr. Leonsis, the catalyst for a revolution within AOL.What do you think happened when I tried to read the story? Some annoying ad popped up.
The Times has this amazing, unique position as the newspaper of record. But just like AOL they risk losing their status online with ads that everybody hates.
Posted by sam at 03:45 AM
Maybe cell phones make you smarter
From the NY Times: Sunlight, a Cancer Protector in the Guise of a Villain?
I tell ya', the Times is going to be the death of me one way or another.
Posted by sam at 03:29 AM