Stop Ads with Adblock - A Solution to Irritating Ads

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of ad-blocking software in response to intrusive advertisements on free websites. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding different ad-blocking tools and their implications for user experience.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with loud advertisements on free sites, leading them to consider using ad-blockers like Adblock.
  • Others recommend Ghostery as an alternative, emphasizing the ability to whitelist specific sites like Physics Forums.
  • One participant mentions their positive experience with Ghostery and suggests that Physics Forums sets a good example for ad practices.
  • Another participant raises concerns about the potential negative consequences of using ad-blockers, humorously speculating about their safety and data privacy.
  • Some participants advocate for UBlock Origin, claiming it is superior to Adblock.
  • One participant notes that they are not bothered by autoplaying ads due to their personal audio settings, indicating a different approach to managing ads.
  • Questions arise regarding the advantages of various ad-blocking programs, with some participants highlighting customization and user-friendly features as key benefits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the effectiveness and desirability of different ad-blocking tools, with no clear consensus on which is the best option. Some agree on the need for ad-blockers, while others discuss their individual preferences and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various ad-blocking tools and their features, but there is no resolution on which tool is definitively better. The discussion includes personal preferences and experiences that may not apply universally.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in managing online advertisements, users of free websites, and those exploring ad-blocking software options may find this discussion relevant.

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If I use free sites, I should endure their ads. Or so I thought.

Recently the trend is towards ads that play loud music. Enough is enough. Adblock here I come.

Next I'll probably find out Adblock causes cancer or sells my data to the mafia.
 
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Try Ghostery. That way you can whitelist Physics Forums.
 
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dlgoff said:
Try Ghostery. That way you can whitelist Physics Forums.
That is my plan and it works great. This is one of only a handful of sites I whitelist, it would be great if all websites were modeled after PF in the advertising sense.
 
Hornbein said:
If I use free sites, I should endure their ads. Or so I thought.

Recently the trend is towards ads that play loud music. Enough is enough. Adblock here I come.

Next I'll probably find out Adblock causes cancer or sells my data to the mafia.
Whats your browser of choice? any blocker can seriously degrade the page your viewing depending on how its put together. I stick with FF because of the customization options, If that's not your browser you might consider trying it with Ghostery. :smile: Don has a good point.
 
also, use UBlock Origin, its better than adblock!
 
I use Ghostery myself. But the music-autoplaying sites don't bother me because I leave the sound turned off on my computer all the time, except when I specifically need to listen to something. I use the audio/video system in my living room for listening to music.
 
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Why are these other programs better?
 
Hornbein said:
Why are these other programs better?
If your referring to the FF add ons like Ghostery, lightbeam and self destructing cookies (I use all three) the main point would be individual customization and user friendly layout. They are very easily fine tuned for each users particular needs and they seem to have very good support.
 

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