I must admit it's a very special feeling, to come across such underapprecciated gems. :)

For a few reasons I don't use AdBlock, and even if I would, it works well on some sites, and leaves big empty spaces where ads were on others. In any case, I think it's just unfair of LJ, to impel me to pay for ad-free account this way. I don't know, but the fair way in my opinion is offering me something what will make me say "Ooh, I want it NOW!", not producing out a metaphorical gun and yelling "We were too nice so far! Your money, NOW, or your journal will be like this forever!"