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At the moment, forum pages load very slowly in Firefox. The message "waiting for tag.contextweb.com" appears for a long time. Can Firefox be configured to skip loading anything from that server?
Ben Niehoff said:This happens every day, all the time, logged in or not.
Ben Niehoff said:This happens every day, all the time, logged in or not. Usually I refresh the page until I get an ad from a different server. Otherwise it takes minutes -- yes, minutes -- to load.
Ben Niehoff said:Seems fast now.
Stephen Tashi said:Perhaps Ben and I waste too much time on the internet.
"Waiting for tag.contextweb.com" is a common issue that occurs when a webpage is trying to load an advertisement from the ContextWeb ad network. It means that the webpage is waiting for the ad to load, but for some reason, it is taking longer than expected.
There are a few possible reasons why "Waiting for tag.contextweb.com" may be taking longer than expected. It could be due to a slow internet connection, technical issues with the ad server, or a high volume of ad requests.
Yes, "Waiting for tag.contextweb.com" can affect webpage performance because it can delay the loading of the webpage. This can result in a slower browsing experience for the user.
If you are experiencing "Waiting for tag.contextweb.com" on a webpage, there is not much you can do to fix it. This issue is typically caused by factors outside of your control, such as a slow internet connection or technical issues with the ad server. The best course of action is to wait for the ad to load or try refreshing the webpage.
No, "Waiting for tag.contextweb.com" is not harmful to your computer. It is simply a common issue that occurs when a webpage is trying to load an advertisement from the ContextWeb ad network. It does not pose any threat to your computer or personal information.