Comments on: OmniSky and Vindigo to Make Advertising Part of their Services

OmniSky and DoubleClick have announced that they will begin a limited trial of wireless advertising in December, with a full roll-out in early 2001. They are working with users to develop and test ads that are relevant and valuable. Also, they are working as board members of the Wireless Advertising Association to develop standards that benefit the entire wireless industry.

Barak Berkowitz, president of OmniSky, said, "We are committed to advertising that adds to, rather than distracts from, the user experience. OmniSky will work closely with DoubleClick to ensure positive momentum for the entire industry."

 Hell NO!

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2000 11:34:52 AM #

There's no way in hell I'm going to PAY for a service to SPAM me. If they want to advertise people, they'd better make their service FREE.
'Nuff said.

 RE: Hell NO!

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2000 2:05:44 PM #

I am
the slime
oozing out
from your TV set......

F. Zappa

 RE: Hell NO!

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2000 2:07:08 PM #

Good Morning!
>>>>Buy my widget!
>>>>Buy my widget!
>>>>Buy my widget!
>>>>Buy my widget!
>>>>Buy my widget!
>>>>Buy my widget! Now!
Pleeeeeaaasssssseeeeee?????

 RE: Hell NO!

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2000 2:09:10 PM #

Do the terms

"BAIT and SWITCH"

ring any bells?

 Specifically Targeted

Eddie Willers @ 11/6/2000 3:00:47 PM #

I think it can be advantagious if the ads are specific to handheld users. For example, I am an avid cigar smoker and frequently read Cigar Afficianado & Smoke magazines. The advertisements are not skipped over by any means, if anything I peruse the mag FOR THE ADS, before settling on any one article.

 I can't imagine a worse idea

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2000 11:45:14 PM #

The thought of advertisers harrassing me via my Palm makes me sick.

 No Ads

Dr. ScottG @ 11/7/2000 2:37:17 PM #

The system is slow as it is now. With the addition of ads it's going to be even slower. OmniSky has great pricing, better than any other wireless provider. But not if we're going to start seeing ads.

 WHAT?!?!?!?

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/8/2000 11:03:25 AM #

This rates right up there with telemarketers calling you on your cell phone. Same theory.

 RE: WHAT?!?!?!?

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/11/2000 11:21:44 AM #

I agree . . Next thing you know we are going to be wiping our behinds with toilet paper that has advertisements on it . .

Hmm . . The thought scares the crap out of me . . . hahaha . .