@coffeegeek I'm not sure how to say this without sounding unsympathetic. I will never, ever click on an ad except by accident. If I am forced to be subjected to an ad, and the product interests me, I will open an adblocked browser and search for the product instead of clicking on the ad, then if possible I'll look for an alternative product that does the same thing.
My adblocker will remain in place. I hope you find alternative funding models.