Unlike some folks (Al, that means you) I have no objections to the banner ads. Sam has been generous to provide this forum at no charge to us and I believe all of us are appreciative.
But the latest revamp is bothering me a bit.
The Google Ads include links to agencies and quote engines and this . . .
The Producer's Alliance
Producers Alliance has been discussed in at least one thread and my recollection is, it was not favorable.
I don't know if you have the ability to screen or limit the type of ads placed, but IMHO ads for places like Producers Alliance cheapens the forum.