A Google algorithm change may penalize sites with too much space taken up by ads that are above the fold. Google has indicated that they are not concerned with the number of ads running but the space that those ads occupy which is above the fold. Matt Cutts made this information available regarding the change via a Google+ hangout session. How will this effect your ad placement and what are some of your thoughts regarding this newest change?
i really hope the ads on top goes away and that paid ads are only on sidebar.. that would increase clicks to sites that have more value than just sites with ads paying to get first.