Yes, we are trying a lot of new things right now, including enabling ads for members. It's just a test run at the moment, bear with us.
The feedback IS desired - so I'll be passing it along and making note of how you feel (and anyone else).
Course all that said.. it's can't really be all that bad, right? I mean, ads ARE what pay for the site, truth be told. Literally that's the only revenue stream we have right now and that first post ad is a big one. (Though, a fair one to see if we can remove for members.) We don't ask much, just to be polite, help out where you can - and enjoy the resources provided
We do plan to bring the premium usergroup back, btw, for those wondering. It removes ads. (VIP). The usergroup exists and some are in it, but currently it is not being promoted.