In reply to Alec Kinnear.

premium member of wpmudev here, i actually really appreciated their dashboard, seems to me to be update notices, quick convenient access to support forums and direct individualised support from staff, quick download of all their products etc. i dont look at it as advertising. its convenience. possibly people with a lesser plan gets advertising of products they don't own ? not sure because i am not on that plan. i have noticed nags and ads with other plugins rtmedia and many more but its all appreciated and welcome to be informed of their updates if i use and appreciate their products. obviously not everyone will agree, but devs have to live and make money for their hard worked products that is seen in the dashboard ONLY because the product is actually being being used LOL. downside to this is white label requirements for clients etc. just my 2 cents :-)