[NSC] Adverts

[zefarelly]

Imagine my disappointment, I thought the thread might be about…

Beat me to it!

 

[AZ Gull]

Well, this just happened:-

It's a novel approach to encouraging people to post on the forum, I have to say.

 

[super-seagulls]

Download DuckDuckGo and use that.

I used to use Safari on the mobile, but switched to DuckDuckGo and now do not see ANY adverts.


Problem solved.
A free simple solution, I hope it doesn’t affect income streams for NSC? @Bozza

 

[Bozza]

Download DuckDuckGo and use that.

I used to use Safari on the mobile, but switched to DuckDuckGo and now do not see ANY adverts.


Problem solved.
A free simple solution, I hope it doesn’t affect income streams for NSC? @Bozza

Well, yes, it absolutely does.

If you don't see adverts NSC doesn't get paid for showing adverts.

All things being well, I do have a chunk of time tomorrow morning with no other demands, so I'll be working through the ad setup then.

 

[OzMike]

It can take.a while to load up, sometimes I get fed up with the wait and don't bother.

 

[AZ Gull]

Well, yes, it absolutely does.

If you don't see adverts NSC doesn't get paid for showing adverts.

All things being well, I do have a chunk of time tomorrow morning with no other demands, so I'll be working through the ad setup then.

Got to admit, @Bozza, today has been the worst day I've ever experienced on NSC as far as f***ing, f***ing annoying ads go. Was just browsing this thread (ironically enough) for the latest posts when this happened:-

I mean, what the ACTUAL f***?

 

[The Clamp]

For just £5 a month…..

 

[Blinkers]

I’ve just signed up as a patron. Not because I don’t want the adverts (and I hope my contribution will be worth more than any Ad revenue from not opting out) but because they’re such a drain on the battery of my device. And it makes me feel like I’m making a positive contribution to the upkeep of NSC.

 

[Bozza]

Got to admit, @Bozza, today has been the worst day I've ever experienced on NSC as far as f***ing, f***ing annoying ads go. Was just browsing this thread (ironically enough) for the latest posts when this happened:-

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I mean, what the ACTUAL f***?

That's s realy quite something - I've never seen anything like that.

Again - I've not changed anything for some months, so it's not a case of me putting something new and horrible on the site, it will be an existing ad unit behaving differently.

Is that desktop or tablet?

There was another US-based user who had a different horrible experience a month or two back. Unfortunately, as US-based users are the most attractive to advertisers, I think there may always be a chance that you get some targeting that I never see, but I'll do my best to try and stop it if and where I can.

 

[AZ Gull]

That's s realy quite something - I've never seen anything like that.

Again - I've not changed anything for some months, so it's not a case of me putting something new and horrible on the site, it will be an existing ad unit behaving differently.

Is that desktop or tablet?

There was another US-based user who had a different horrible experience a month or two back. Unfortunately, as US-based users are the most attractive to advertisers, I think there may always be a chance that you get some targeting that I never see, but I'll do my best to try and stop it if and where I can.

Thanks for the response @Bozza. That was on my desktop at work (although at home last night on my laptop I was getting the same ad).

It was happening for hours yesterday as I dipped in to NSC throughout the day and twice the ad blew up to literally encompass the entire page (see post #42) with no apparent method to close the blasted thing.

I appreciate these things are not in your direct control and it may be beyond your ken to eliminate.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Adverts now surrounding the screen and shrinking the text to a tiny space in the middle. Struggling to type as adverts keep jumping under the cursor!

 

[dazzer6666]

Thanks for the response @Bozza. That was on my desktop at work (although at home last night on my laptop I was getting the same ad).

It was happening for hours yesterday as I dipped in to NSC throughout the day and twice the ad blew up to literally encompass the entire page (see post #42) with no apparent method to close the blasted thing.

I appreciate these things are not in your direct control and it may be beyond your ken to eliminate.

not beyond yours though……£5 solves it

 

[dazzer6666]

not beyond yours though……£5 solves it

…..or not. Getting LOADS of ads pop up this morning @Bozza
Clicking on a thread leads to a new window opening in Safari - various advertisers (Stock Adobe and Waddesdon the last two). Happened 5/6 times in the last 10 minutes

 

[Thunder Bolt]

…..or not. Getting LOADS of ads pop up this morning @Bozza
Clicking on a thread leads to a new window opening in Safari - various advertisers (Stock Adobe and Waddesdon the last two). Happened 5/6 times in the last 10 minutes

That just happened but as on another thread (weird phenomenon) also trying to open a thread leads to opening up Amazon

 

[dazzer6666]

That just happened but as on another thread (weird phenomenon) also trying to open a thread leads to opening up Amazon

Yep Amazon as well………

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Amazon ads are taking over. NSC is just the little section in the middle of the screen.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Amazon ads are taking over. NSC is just the little section in the middle of the screen.

I've told you a million times not to exaggerate

 

[Super Steve Earle]

I've told you a million times not to exaggerate

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I blame the f***ing Russians.

(That's the meme and trope for 2025, folks. Git used to it)

 

[Super Steve Earle]

@Bozza Is my picture of the screen on my tablet in post #58 really how (bugger, just got bounced to Amazon. Hang on). I'm back. how it's supposed to look and behave?
Typed from a new Samsung A55 phone.