So, I have been a member since 2007, on here every day, but originally I joined HSX in 1998...
I have seen HSX go through quite a few transitions and have always been patient and never complained.
But, in the past several weeks HSX has at least 2 pop-up ads (one at the bottom and one on the side) every time you go to a new screen. This is not only annoying but very difficult for me to play games such as Movie Mogul or to even view my portfolio...nagivating this site has become a nuisance!
Of course, I recognize that HSX is free and advertising generates revenue, but I also run a web site and I can tell you there are other alternatives!
For instance, HSX used to have a section called 'Rewards' where HSX$ and real $ could be combined to purchase HSX hats, t-shirts, pens, etc. I for one would gladly send in $15 + tax + shipping in addition to redeeming most of my portfolio if it meant there was a reward involved.