[mjevans]

I am only OK with one type of advertising.

1) I have a problem or a need that I am looking to fulfill.

2) I ask (E.G. a search engine) about fulfilling that need.

3) The results are no BS, no hidden fees, directly up-front responses that tell me how much something is going to cost, where it is, and maybe why that will solve my needs/desires.

That is the only place at all that 'ads' belong, informative messages that are intended to actually help BOTH the consumer and any service provider.

[matheusmoreira]

What you described is reasonable and I'm fine with it too. Though is it really advertising if you ask for it? To me, ads are the stuff they shove down people's throats whether they want it or not hoping that a fraction of them will appreciate it.