Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of Ad Block Plus (ABP) on Google platforms, particularly YouTube, and explores user experiences with ad blocking extensions. Participants share their observations, suggest alternatives, and discuss potential reasons for changes in ad blocking effectiveness.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that they used to block ads on YouTube with ABP but are now seeing ads, questioning whether this indicates a virus or a change in ABP's functionality on Google platforms.
- Another participant inquires about the platform (desktop or mobile) and browser used, suggesting that the "Acceptable Ads" feature in ABP may be enabled, which allows some ads to be shown.
- A suggestion is made to consider switching to uBlock Origin, which is described as highly recommended for its ad-blocking capabilities.
- One participant claims that AdBlock has started allowing ads from companies that pay for the privilege, implying a conflict of interest in its ad-blocking effectiveness.
- Another participant mentions that they are experiencing ads in their Yahoo email, indicating a broader concern about ad visibility across platforms.
- A user reports switching to uBlock Origin, stating it works better for them on Firefox.
- Another participant claims to be using Super adblocker for YouTube on Chrome, reporting that it effectively blocks all ads.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of experiences and opinions regarding the effectiveness of ABP and alternatives like uBlock Origin and Super adblocker. There is no consensus on the reasons for the perceived decline in ABP's effectiveness or the best solution moving forward.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference specific features of ad blockers and their settings, but there is uncertainty about the implications of these features on ad visibility. The discussion does not resolve the underlying issues related to ad blocking on Google platforms.
Who May Find This Useful
Users interested in ad blocking solutions, particularly those experiencing issues with Ad Block Plus on Google platforms, may find this discussion relevant.