I am pretty sure that I've seen this somewhere else but I couldn't find it searching so I thought I'd just post again. Has any thought been given to subscriptions that would eliminate the dumb ads? I took a look at the donations you've listed (paltry!!!) and surely something needs to be done to help you guys out some.
Even at $1/month, which I'd readily pay, there have to be enough folks to help you out with hosting costs. I'm pretty damn sure there's 450 people that would feel the same way.
Mith