If it comes with a free copy of Baby Pac-Man sign me up!
I don't mind ads, as I see zero reason Al should foot the bill for this place on his own. He also has a very easy way for people to contribute and never have to see them.
I would pick up a subscription as a way to kick back to the site when I made some sales here. If I visit more (since the other video game site I frequented for a decade could disappear at any second), then I'll likely re-subscribe anyway.