The average consumer is bombarded with something like 3000 advertisements a day, so I've always wondered why people would want to add to the noise and tag their own personal space (this case websites) with more advertising. I don't care if google allows you to customize the text and border colours of their ads, it still looks crappy, and the financial gain just can't be worth it. And I've also thought it kind of lame when people use paypal links on their sites asking readers to help pay for hosting costs and whatnot. I mean, I could think of a million other places to donate money other than someone's hobby of maintaining a personal website. That goes double for websites that just plain suck.

But on the other hand...

If you're absolutely bent on sending some of your hard earned funds my way I'll only say no once. After that I'll just have to recommend you buying me one of these (in silver please). And if you can pony up another $300 we'd also accept the larger Francis! Francis! X1 model. I'll even throw in the honour of my presence for an espresso beverage of your choice, though you must promptly finish your drink and leave, no chit chat. I'm a busy man, and I we couldn't possibly have much to talk about.