Does GW hate Internet Explorer people?

17 years ago

It sure seems like they're trying to drive us away.... Those blank blank Opinion pop-ups are getting on my nerves... Why do they bother to ask if you want to take the survey if they don't understand the word NO???

I swear I get between 10 to 20 of them within the space of 10 minutes and it happens EVERY time I go to the Cooking forum or the Computer Help forum... And if one comes up while I'm trying to log on I can just forget it because it takes too long for the log on screen to come up.

I truly understand the need for advertising but being bombarded by pop-ups is NOT the answer... If I say I don't want to take the survey don't ask me again 10 seconds later... It just makes me mad...

Rita Otay

And NO, I don't want to change browsers... If a site isn't Internet Explorer friendly I'm not sure if I want to go there.

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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
Rita,

I know (as you know) that the almost automatic answer (at Computer Help)to so many ads, and pop-ups problems here and elsewhere is to switch to a different browser. I've given that answer b4 myself. Sorry.

Have you asked over there specifically if there is anything to help the situation, and still use IE? I did a little bit of a search over there, and did not see it addressed.

Sue
ritaotay
Original Author
17 years ago
Nope, seems the standard answer, anywhere on GW, is to change browsers... I was hoping one of the site administrators would see this and reply...

I get the survey pop-ups on every forum.. Last night it was so bad I just closed the browser, didn't bother logging off either, and went on to other things...

I'm not complaining about ads in general, this wouldn't be a free site if it weren't for the ads... It's just the idea of getting 20 of the SAME ad every 10 minutes... Can you imagine how many complaints GW would get if all the people with other browsers were getting that many?

Rita

Although I've only received one, so far, tonight...
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ritaotay
Original Author
17 years ago
This is getting down right ridiculous... Now I'm getting two at a time, QuestionMarket.com and Opinion - Center...

I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY SURVEYS!!!!!!

You take one survey and the next thing you know you're on everybody's list and you end up with a ton of SPAM!

Rita
webkat5
17 years ago
Hmmmmmmm....I don't get any pop-ups....

By the way...changing browsers does not mean you have to change ISP's. (not sure if you knew that)
Pooh Bear
17 years ago
I don't get any advertisements or pop ups or surveys
not matter what browser I use.

I use PopUp Stopper from PanicWare (a very old free version).
I use OutPost firewall. And I edited my HOST file.

You can block 90% of that stuff using your HOST file.

Pooh Bear

Here is a link that might be useful: Host File Editor + Explanation
natal
17 years ago
Rita, I don't understand why you're fighting a simple solution. I use both IE and Firefox for different applications, but I would NEVER visit GW/THS using IE. That's a no-brainer!
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
17 years ago
But some of us have occasionally seen the opinion polls with FireFox. I saw some on the 16th as I recall.

That day I installed Flashblocker for another problem and I have not seen opinion polls since. Perhaps that is coincidence.

Some people have reported that they only see opinion polls when they are not logged in. Others report that is coincidence.
ritaotay
Original Author
17 years ago
As long as I'm using Windows I will continue to use Internet Explorer.

I am not one to install programs when many others say they are great because I don't have the time or inclination to format the hard drive every time the Registry becomes corrupt from too many installs and un-installs.

Besides, Garden Web heard my rants and fixed the problem.

Rita
natal
17 years ago
Albert, the 3 extensions I use are Flashblock, Adblock Plus, and Adblock Filterset.G Updater. No ads period!

Rita, I'm not aware of anyone having problems with Mozilla Firefox. If you're content with the way things are, that's all that matters.
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
Rita,

Glad to hear you are back up and surfing.

Sue
natal
17 years ago
I just downloaded a Windows update for IE 7 and had to LOL! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Amazing how IE now has some of the same features as Firefox. Now if they could just do something about those unwanted ads. ;)
justaguy2
17 years ago
honestly if you don't wish to switch from IE to another browser then you are simply asking for punishment. IE was not made for users, but advertisers.

That is why IE users have more problems with ads than users of any other browser.

If you won't help yourself why on earth do you expect anyone else to help you? Download Firefox and it will automatically import all your IE links and settings to make things painless.

Complaining about how bad IE sucks on ad based web sites is like sticking your hand into a fire and complaining to god about making fire less hot. Ain't gonna happen. Help yourself or learn to accept the pain.
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
17 years ago
Or use two browsers. I use FireFox to read the nytimes and Gardenweb. I have everything blocked, no adds no banners, no colors etc.

But I use IE for paying bills, looking at catalogues, buying stuff.
natal
17 years ago
Albert, ditto here!
earthworm
17 years ago
I use IE 6 rather than 7, and I have no real trouble anywhere. Yesterday, I tried 7 - it was horrible ! And 7 was infested with an ad (Phishing....something...) that would not go away.
System Restore is great to have....
squeeze
17 years ago
yes Rita, your question should be "Does Microsoft hate people?" if you insist on sticking with bloated unfriendly MS applications, update to IE7, as MS is finally copying the competition

Bill
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
17 years ago
Besides, Garden Web heard my rants and fixed the problem.

Rita stated the problem was solved Nov 22nd.

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