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Something's Different Here at the KT.... Did You Notice?

15 years ago

I never did the "opt out" thing with the in-text links. I was just careful to make sure my cursor never hovered over one or, Heaven forbid, clicked on one.

But now, tonight, I'm not seeing ANY in-text links, but what I AM seeing when I'm reading the various topics, is a new area between the last response and the place where the reader can type a response -- and it has "Sponsored Links" in it.

Interesting. I don't necessarily like that area being there, but it's a heck of a lot better than those pesky in-text links!

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Comments (17)

Jamie_LA
15 years ago
Yes, I had just noticed it also. hmmmmm?
hayjud_mn
15 years ago
I still have the in text links!
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alisande
15 years ago
I'm not seeing either......for now.
alisande
15 years ago
I spoke too soon. Just saw the new advertising area.
cynic
15 years ago
I use Opera. None of them here.
User
15 years ago
On a side note, if any of you have Firefox you can download an add-on called Adblock Plus and it will get rid of almost all of the annoying and distracting ads on the websites you visit. I don't see any of those ads that slowly slide across the page or, well, any ads at all now that I think about it. It has made my time on the computer much more enjoyable!
Vicki
heather_on
15 years ago
Thanks Vicki...this wants to make me try Firefox.
vala55
15 years ago
I don't see either. After I reformatted I did all the right things, but still had trouble with the Text ads, but now they are gone.
sue_va
15 years ago
It isn't just KT; other GW forums I visited are the same.

What I see is just a space below the message box, then a link to Return to Kitchen Table Forum; more empty space and a Click here about in-text info.

Lots of wasted empty space. I guess it is one of those "enhancements?"

Sue
suzieque
15 years ago
Since it costs zero to be a member and post here, I would guess that funds have to become available somehow to pay for the hosting. I don't think the new ads are objectionable. I sure like them better than the links from words.
jennmonkey
15 years ago
I'm still seeing them. I need to download Firefox too.
vala55
15 years ago
Jen after you install FF, do a search for Ricks easy list, download and install it. It will go where it is suppose to go and will stop a lot of ads. You can even block pictures or any ads by right clicking on the ad/picture and then clicking on something in the next menu, ad filter I think. Not the pictures poster post, but the ones on pages like this one. The only ads I see are the green text on the right side of this page, they are no problem.
joyfulguy
15 years ago
I'm not enthused about the wheatfield that arises out of the text, right before my eyes.

Am I seeing things?

o j
Jasdip
15 years ago
Oh, they are there OJ!
Firefox freezes on me, so I use Chrome most of the time.
I guess Chrome doesn't stop all of the ads.
minnie_tx
15 years ago
I just got one on the suspicious 100 dollar bill posting
woodsy_1
15 years ago
Vicki, thank you! I downloaded Adblock Plus, and the ads are gone. I then clicked below re: in text links. Opted out of those, and they're gone as well. I can feel my blood pressure going down already!!!
sue_va
15 years ago
Jasdip, if you are having a problem with Firefox, go over to CompHelp and let them help you. You will need to give them all the info on your PC as to make, etc and exactly what the problem is,.

Firefox is such a great browser, with so many add-ons to choose from. I have not tried Chrome so I can't comment on that.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: CompHelp

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