Let's see, put up some ads that a few people dislike and most ignore or are used to it, or spend thousands of dollars because one guy really really doesn't like them? Boo Hoo, deal with it. Donating shouldn't be a political ploy on your part, it should be about supporting a site you enjoy and can gather information from. Here's an idea, Joe can get rid of the ads just as soon as people start paying for all of the information/mechanical help/shopping tips that they get here. You can sign up first.