Why Did My Browser Allow This Pop-Up?

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A user experienced an unusual pop-up ad featuring a boxing glove cursor and a character resembling Osama bin Laden, where knocking him out could win an Xbox 360. The discussion highlights the prevalence of such ads, with one participant noting that this type of ad has been around for years. Suggestions were made to improve browser security, including using Adblock for Firefox and Flashblock to prevent similar pop-ups. Additionally, there was a warning about potential tracking cookies associated with these ads, emphasizing the importance of maintaining computer health and security.
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for some reason, my browser allowed pop-ups. so I got a pop-up here where my cursor was a boxing glove and osama bin laden was wandering around th screen...if I knocked him out, I'd win an Xbox 360

hmmm...

what's with these ads
 
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Did you KO him?
 
yeah, got ím in the head, than the waist. :approve:
 
Welcome to like five or so years ago?

I don't see what's special about this...

EDIT: No wonder your computer took forever to start up :smile:
 
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Get Adblock for firefox, if that's what your using. I also like flashblock.
 
You best go toss your cookies, those kind of ad's normally hit you with tracking cookies.
 

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