what????? what is this new ad that pops up???

pattico_gw

13 years ago

It takes over the entire page everytime you click on a post to read or click on it to post or when you change back.

You have to X it out to get back to what you were reading.

The really do want to close this place down don't they.

patti

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User
13 years ago
sometimes I think the person who does the html for this site is in high school, and just learning....
oldgardener_2009
13 years ago
Just use a pop-up blocker.
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alisande
13 years ago
LOL Debby!
sue_va
13 years ago
What does the ad advertise/say?

Sue
cynic
13 years ago
I never see it.
liljunkr
13 years ago
"The really do want to close this place down don't they.
patti"

Those pop-up adds pay I-village to advertise here. Servers and/or server space isn't exactly cheap or free. I would say they really want to keep the site up and running, without having to charge the users/members. Many times previously, others have suggested installing a pop-up blocker. Those of us not seeing all the pop-up adds can attest they do work.

some info about what blockers available
www.info.com/FreePop-UpBlockers

This is a site one of my Foster-son used for a long time and showed me.

http://www.stopzilla.com/products/stopzilla/landing.do?type=download&aid=10004&gclid=CKbc8Znh1agCFcns7Qod3RWEhA

LIL
Marilyn Sue McClintock
13 years ago
I don't see what you are seeing pop up.

Sue
LuAnn_in_PA
13 years ago
no pop ups here....
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
13 years ago
I too am another one that is never bothered by any ads here at GW. Whatever I have is doing a really good job of blocking stuff.
sue_va
13 years ago
No pop ups here, either.

Took the advice long ago about blocking them. There is no reason not to block them.

Sue
socks
13 years ago
Chemo, if I saw the same ad as Pattico, it is very obnoxious, keeps popping up and you cannot even post a reply here. Even when you X it, it comes back. I finally had to shut down my computer. Pop-up blocker was ON. This was not a normal pop-up.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
the instructions for using firefox with adblock plus and easylist have been put up here many times, I have done them myself several times. With those in place there will be no ads and any that do show up can be blocked with one click. All free.

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