The creator of this very important site has a right, and perhaps a responsibility given commercial realities, to raise revenue for it's bandwidth fees etc whichever way he needs too. It may be distasteful for many to see advertising on here but thats the way of the world we (still) live in. If he can't raise the dosh through donations there does'nt seem to be an alternative. I just put the mute button on at home when the adds come on T.V as do millions of others, same principle here, for me anyway.