Hi. I agree that the new ads imbedded amongst the threads are intrusive and annoying. But I disagree about the other ones on the page. If your browser is set up for it, advertisers will put things there that you've previously bought or researched on the internet. They'll definitely catch your eye, and I've occasionally clicked on them. Right now on this page, there's a large photo of a beautiful sweater I'd love to wear, but can't afford.
So, on the top and side, I don't mind the ads.