People actively seek out and view the webpage
Notice how you didn't say "I spam my oversized/bliking/popup banner all over other sites to get people to view my webpage"? People find your page because you provide information they need, not because they see your ads. Personally, I can honestly say that not once in my life have I read/viewed/purchased anything from clicking a banner. And yeah, I know the whole subconscious brand recognition shpeel... Still - I never buy anything on the brand name alone. Except for Sony, their products I don't buy specifically because of their brand name. But I digress.
I don't have any mod points to mod you up, and you're already at 5 anyway, but...
I agree completely with you about Sony. They could sell pure gold for a cent an ounce, and I wouldn't buy it. Worst company on the planet. A true evil corporation with no care for their customers, their customer's privacy or security.
"Been through Hell? Whaddya bring back for me?" -- A. Brilliant