ads are ok with me. But free movies are even better :)

"I get inundated with companies who want to advertise on the site"

Must be a nice problem to have.

Advertisements are fine so long as you disclose them as such.

It doesn't really matter to me when sponsor links are done. If they're identified I say great, run 'em as much as you like.

Ads are great as long as I know this is the case ahead of time.

I noticed that all the comments that I read for this post support the idea of sponsored posts...

Hmmmm....strange...you would think that in a normal democratic society there would be at least one comment that would not support the idea.

I consider sponsored posts to be no different than ads.

The contest has closed but I am for "running sponsored posts on weekends in exchange for more contests"

Advts. are ok with me. Please count me in for the giveaway....!!!

New to your site, but I agree that as long as there is a disclosure, I don't mind seeing ads in regular content. Especially if they are relevant.

We're already bombarded with so many ads, a few more wouldn't hurt. hehe.

These kinds of ads are fine, so long as they're separate from content. You're on the right track.

The new FTC rules do require disclosure of these types of things. Even though you are not American, it is a prudent thing to do going forward.

I don't run sponsored posts, period. But count me in for the giveaway :)

The ads don't matter to me whatsoever. I use an adblocker for my web browser and usually read your blog post through an RSS reader.

I'm not a big fan of this type of advertising... but I guess if you make it clear before each article, it would be fine.

There is no way that I am going to remember that articles posted on the weekend are sponsored.

I would love to see more contest. It is understandable that more sponsors would be introduced and that is fine by me.

I'd rather watch again Krzysztof Kieslowski's Three colours trilogy, but what the heck...

That is a great movie series. Go ahead with the ads is my opinion - especially if there are more prizes to be won!

No problem at all with ads.

Great idea! thanks!

Advertise all you want. Not sure why people are offended when someone wants to make some money for their effort.

The links on your blog are fine. Keep up the good work and fund more prizes. It will help you in the long run as you know.

I think the Bourne Trilogy is fantastic but on Blu-Ray? Given all the HDTV in my life I think I'm going to stop updating my eyeglass prescription. Cheers.

I'm okay with this concept as long as the sponsored links are clearly identified as such.
Keep up the good work. After 37 years in the financial field I am still learning a lot from people like yourself.

Do what you gotta do to get by

Great opener for my new Blue-Ray.
Keep up the good work Preet

Now problem with the advertising.

Sponsored advertising are fine as long it's transparency and informed.

Sponsored posts are fine. People should always do their own due diligence anyway.

As long as it is indicated, I have no problems with sponsored posts.

I agree with Cam Birch. I think the posts need to be obviously indicated that they are sponsored, and would also like to know if you are providing the content or are they.

As always, thanks for the contests!

The Bourne Movies were great. They'd make a great addition to my Blu-ray library. I'll cross my fingers!

As for ads, I find the ads around the perimeter of the post to be less intrusive. But to restrict posts with inline links to sponsors' websites to weekend posts sounds reasonable to me. But I agree with many of the other comments that there should be a notice at the beginning of each such post. Or perhaps if sponsored links appeared differently than links to other posts on your blog (ex. sponsored links were double underlined).

Overall great work on the site. This is one of my favourite PF blogs.

Free stuff? Count me in, I'll take the Blu-Ray version even!!!

C8j

Ads are fine with me as well, as long as you tell us where all the money goes.

I think that having a stated policy is great. I wonder if you need to also put the disclaimer at the beginning of your weekend posts so that new readers are aware of your policy?

Good of you to clearly state what your policy is and be up front about any advertising.

I have no problem with advertisements as long as it's known to all. It's a good way to cover costs.

I think advertisements are fine.

In contrast, I dont think the new policy represents an excellent compromise. I also congratulate you on getting so many solicitations for advertising. I wish I could think the same. ;p

I have absolutely nothing against sponsored posts. Sometimes I even find very valuable information contained within. I would request that you individually indicate each sponsored post as a paid advertisement as is now required by the FTC (very annoying but important rules). Also I would recommend that you insert a blurb into your about page indicating that you may get paid for some of the posts that you make.

Specifically if you post as a different user (aka Sponsored Post) or add a short paragraph at the end of a post saying that it was brought to you by someone. Either of those would be great as it would allow me to individually weigh the value of those posts on their own merits rather than the reputation that you have earned.

And totally awesome that you are attaching a bonus to my commenting :). I would have commented anyways but to win a Blu-Ray would be a super sweet bonus.

Oh and BTW, congrats on finding an effective and not totally intrusive way of better earning some income from this blog. Very few people ever manage to make anything of their blog (myself included for now :( ).

I need these movies for my new laptop with BLU-RAY! And keep up the good work with your financial posts!
Dave

Preet,

I think the new policy represents an excellent compromise. I also congratulate you on getting so many solicitations for advertising. I wish I could say the same.

BTW, don't enter my name in the contest. I'm only interested in supporting your new policy.

Best regards

There is nothing wrong, so long as it's clear that it is a sponsor. If it wasn't clear, it would only be a matter of time before such sneakiness would begin to harm your reputation. It's a double edged sword.

Keep it clear. That's all you need to do.

Those movies are fantastic! I think the advertising is fine.

I agree with Nicholas, as long as it's noted that the post is sponsored then I see no harm in it at all.

I see no problems with either possibilities as long as it is clearly indicated. Hope I win, those are some of my wife's favourite movies!