I am for ads if it strengthens the blockchain. It makes good sense to use both new and old ways of generating revenue. I think we just have to be careful that the pages remain streamline (no pop ups) and the ads not become overbearing. Nothing worse than going to a page and having to wait while the ads load before content can be read. I think with ads, less is definitely more. To the DDos attack. I find it interesting Facebook and Instagram​ also experience difficulties yesterday.
RE: Engineering Update: DDoS, Wallet, SteemDAO