The problem I have with Image Sliders is that it is often unclear how you "backtrack" to an offer or ad you like. Then you end up clicking on something you don't want. It's an annoying experience.
Agreed, beyond the issues the article points out I'm constantly going through this inane checklist if I think I saw something I liked.
Starts like this: Wait did that just say "..."? Let me go back
Then I look for thumbnails, then BIG next / prev arrows, then small ones, then little squares in the corner, then those microscopic circles, then if I still can't find it I just inspect the page.