Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser - Page 3

Krom · 07-14-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lildago

Manny, count yourself lucky. I'm using Firefox and have the same issues as everyone else. It's a BIG pain!

Well, Firefox alone isn't enough. You also need AdBlock, or even better AdBlock Plus (with a properly configured subscription to a good master blocking list set up).

Er... um. In theory. I mean I love this site and want to help support it! I wouldn't DARE block those Ads that help it pay for itself. Nope. Nada. Never. Nil.

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Leo · 07-14-2008, 09:33 PM

For what it's worth, some of the FORT banner ads at the top are getting blocked by the company firewall here. The relevant part of the notice says:

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URL: http://ad2.adecn.com/here.spot?v=2.2...=1216084577365
Reason: Known disease vector

I do work for a computer security company, so they probably know what they're talking about.

Katydyd · 07-14-2008, 10:06 PM

Well, I didn't do anything different to my computer...mostly because I'm technologically challenged...but I came back on about 20 minutes ago and haven't had a pop-up at all. Hopefully it was just a one night thing {fingers and toes crossed}.

lildago · 07-15-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Krom

Well, Firefox alone isn't enough. You also need AdBlock, or even better AdBlock Plus (with a properly configured subscription to a good master blocking list set up).

Er... um. In theory. I mean I love this site and want to help support it! I wouldn't DARE block those Ads that help it pay for itself. Nope. Nada. Never. Nil.

Actually, I have ABP running and still have the problem.

**Mariner** · 07-15-2008, 11:51 PM

I'm wondering if this is related:

Business & Technology | Virus may have infected Web ads | Seattle Times Newspaper

Kaky · 07-19-2008, 03:24 PM

Its happening again.

I keep getting redirected and losing my way around FORT with their ads taking me to other websites.

schmoo2 · 07-19-2008, 03:25 PM

I just had one popup, but I hit the back button and went right back to where I was.

luvsginger · 07-24-2008, 11:00 AM

I got a "audio" pop up add just now. All of a sudden this music started playing, I thought it was my clock but it was an ad for Heineken beer.

gabriel · 07-24-2008, 12:21 PM

Annoying for sure, but I bet it is the wave of the future....

Arielflies · 07-24-2008, 01:50 PM

I had one last night. It was like a continuous re-load strip. My cursor wouldn't stay still - it had the heebie jeebies. Finally the ad came up and I was able to close it. I sure hope this type ad isn't the wave of the future.

07-14-2008, 10:06 PM	#23
Katydyd Enough! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Waiting for the polls to open Posts: 1,080 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser Well, I didn't do anything different to my computer...mostly because I'm technologically challenged...but I came back on about 20 minutes ago and haven't had a pop-up at all. Hopefully it was just a one night thing {fingers and toes crossed}. __________________ "With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world." Desiderata

07-15-2008, 11:51 PM	#25
Mariner Parody Heaven Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I'm just gonna have to get back to ya Posts: 15,472	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser I'm wondering if this is related: Business & Technology \| Virus may have infected Web ads \| Seattle Times Newspaper __________________ "I miss Darva Conger." - Phonegrrrl

07-19-2008, 03:24 PM	#26
Kaky Owned by a Wiener Dog Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas! Posts: 407	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser Its happening again. I keep getting redirected and losing my way around FORT with their ads taking me to other websites. __________________ Fabulous Fifty Want to be green?? Join the Premium Member FORT team. Click for more info!

07-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#27
schmoo2 looking for the GP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pumpkin Patch Posts: 1,788	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser I just had one popup, but I hit the back button and went right back to where I was.

07-24-2008, 11:00 AM	#28
luvsginger Happy Halloweenie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haunted Mansion Posts: 1,049	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser I got a "audio" pop up add just now. All of a sudden this music started playing, I thought it was my clock but it was an ad for Heineken beer. __________________ I should have known you'd know where to find the boys and the booze.

07-24-2008, 12:21 PM	#29
gabriel Having a lil drinky poo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 50 Posts: 6,851	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser Annoying for sure, but I bet it is the wave of the future....

07-24-2008, 01:50 PM	#30
Arielflies Structured Whimsy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Zac In My Thoughts Posts: 5,574	Re: Ack - redirected ads and pop ads taking over browser I had one last night. It was like a continuous re-load strip. My cursor wouldn't stay still - it had the heebie jeebies. Finally the ad came up and I was able to close it. I sure hope this type ad isn't the wave of the future. __________________ CONGRATULATIONS, Dan - Winner BB10!