INFERNAL AD AT THE TOP

terpkristin · 01-31-2006, 06:04 PM

I don't know what it was advertising, but that FRIGGIN AD at the top of the screen that if you roll your mouse over it starts screaming at you NEEDS TO GO.

DIE EVERYONE OF YOU LAST JERKOFFS WHO DECIDED THAT ADS LIKE THAT NEED TO EXIST.

/tk

yabanci · 01-31-2006, 06:09 PM

get with the times. block ads.

wade moore · 01-31-2006, 06:09 PM

Good lord for the last time to all of you people...

GET OVER IT.

SirFozzie · 01-31-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Good lord for the last time to all of you people...

GET OVER IT.

Good lord for the last time to all of you people who want us to shut the f*** up..

YOU FIRST.

terpkristin · 01-31-2006, 06:17 PM

HOnestly, it's not that I particularly MIND the ads at the top.
I mind them on EVERY site I go to when they make noises and won't shut up until I find the hidden button.

Regular ad? Fine. Screaming ad? Not so much.

And, thanks, SF.

/tk

Karlifornia · 01-31-2006, 06:21 PM

Uh, you said it only does it if you roll your mouse over it, right? I think there's a pretty simple solution.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Uh, you said it only does it if you roll your mouse over it, right? I think there's a pretty simple solution.

Destroy your eardrums with a pencil?

stevew · 01-31-2006, 06:32 PM

Do they have a "werewolf block" extension for Mozilla?

Drake · 01-31-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Destroy your eardrums with a pencil?

That's what I was thinking.

But it didn't work. My wife says the ad still screams.

SirFozzie · 01-31-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Do they have a "werewolf block" extension for Mozilla?

Yes, it's Called BladeWolf.. V6.1.1.9

Draft Dodger · 01-31-2006, 06:50 PM

click it like 650,000 times. it will go away.

dawgfan · 01-31-2006, 08:02 PM

I'm curious why there are still holdouts not using Firefox and the Adblock extension...

MikeVick7 · 01-31-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Good lord for the last time to all of you people...

GET OVER IT.

Let me tell you about that Wendy's ad...

SnowMan · 01-31-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

I'm curious why there are still holdouts not using Firefox and the Adblock extension...

Firefox + adblock + noscript are your friends.

Dutch · 01-31-2006, 08:11 PM

I use IE and haven't seen these ads.

miami_fan · 01-31-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

I use IE and haven't seen these ads.

Shhhhh You are not supposed to tell everyone!

Bearcat729 · 01-31-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

I'm curious why there are still holdouts not using Firefox and the Adblock extension...

Because I like using Opera.

wade moore · 01-31-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVick7

Let me tell you about that Wendy's ad...

...

kingfc22 · 01-31-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowMan

Firefox + adblock + noscript are your friends.

Just downloaded adblock. Thank you.

terpkristin · 01-31-2006, 08:41 PM

I don't use those because they somehow interfere with my bank's website, in terms of accessing my account.
I have yet to figure out what the heck is wrong on either end, but that is enough of a problem to make me NOT use those.

And besides, I don't really care about the ads at the top...until they start making noise. Stupid git ads. I have the same problem with ESPN.com.

The other ads, because of my issues with my bank, I just put up with.

/tk

Desnudo · 01-31-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

Shhhhh You are not supposed to tell everyone!

Shhhhh, neither are you!

VPI97 · 01-31-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

I'm curious why there are still holdouts not using Firefox and the Adblock extension...

Because Firefox has more bugs than a cheap hotel.

Rizon · 01-31-2006, 08:57 PM

The ads at the top don't bother me as much as the 11 cookies that I have to deny each day I visit. I'm not the fucking cookie monster ok.

Or each time I view a thread I have to view 15 pages of ads (or if I block them, blank screens).

Draft Dodger · 01-31-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Because Firefox has more bugs than a cheap hotel.

unlike IE which is rock solid

VPI97 · 01-31-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

unlike IE which is rock solid

Internet Explorer has more security holes, but at least it allowed me to see more than 60% of the sites that I had bookmarked. Just opening Firefox caused my last laptop to have a nervous breakdown.

Rizon · 01-31-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Internet Explorer has more security holes, but at least it allowed me to see more than 60% of the sites that I had bookmarked. Just opening Firefox caused my last laptop to have a nervous breakdown.

Firefox is not compatable with laptops, only with towers.

Draft Dodger · 01-31-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Internet Explorer has more security holes, but at least it allowed me to see more than 60% of the sites that I had bookmarked. Just opening Firefox caused my last laptop to have a nervous breakdown.

ok, that makes a bit more sense. I can accept that answer.

yabanci · 01-31-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowMan

Firefox + adblock + noscript are your friends.

don't forget filterset.g

https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...fo.php?id=1136

Drake · 01-31-2006, 09:36 PM

Firefox runs better on my laptop than it does on my tower. Weird.

Rizon - have you tried just shutting down third party cookies with Firefox? That solves most of my annoying cookie micromanagement, but I should warn you that I'm a pretty boring surfer. I only surf about a half dozen sites a day.

sovereignstar · 02-03-2006, 11:52 PM

Yeah, I just ran into this ad for the first time. Anyone that thinks it's as easy as not rolling over the thing is a fucking retard.

Drake · 02-03-2006, 11:53 PM

I ran into at home the other night. It woke my kids up. I was not a happy camper.

kingnebwsu · 02-04-2006, 01:11 AM

No sounds should be made from my web browser...that's right. I went there.

Anthony · 02-04-2006, 01:12 AM

who says "infernal" nowadays? seriously. last time i heard "infernal" i was watching a Scooby Doo cartoon and the villain was like "and i would have got away with it, too, if it wasn't for you infernal kids!".

3ric · 02-04-2006, 03:39 AM

If Firefox isn't accepted by a website, you can use IETab with it specifically, even getting it to automatically open with IE, inside a Firefox tab.

https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...cation=firefox

Ben E Lou · 02-04-2006, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

who says "infernal" nowadays? seriously. last time i heard "infernal" i was watching a Scooby Doo cartoon and the villain was like "and i would have got away with it, too, if it wasn't for you infernal kids!".

Izulde · 02-04-2006, 05:41 AM

Do what I do... turn the sound off on your comp.

wbatl1 · 02-04-2006, 06:22 AM

Folks, to me its a simple problem. Use all that firefox stuff, No ads.

MIJB#19 · 02-04-2006, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wbatl1

Folks, to me its a simple problem. Use all that firefox stuff, or use IE and the yellow skin. No ads.

Sshh, we don't want to have the Sportplanet crew find out they missed a skin.

Tekneek · 02-04-2006, 07:21 AM

I dropped by the board at work the other day. I had headphones on and did not hear the screaming, but the rest of the office did. Time to make sure the audio is off on all the computers here, I suppose.

The ad bar also crashes every browser on my primary workstation (Linux(Debian)), so while that is good for productivity, it means slightly less traffic to the board.

wbatl1 · 02-04-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Sshh, we don't want to have the Sportplanet crew find out they missed a skin.

sorry, wont do any more talking

sovereignstar · 02-04-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Do what I do... turn the sound off on your comp.

No.

Glengoyne · 02-04-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

That's what I was thinking.

But it didn't work. My wife says the ad still screams.

This one got me. Laugh out Loud.

Anthony · 02-04-2006, 10:49 AM

i'm going to be honest here - the ads don't bother me. especially the ones at the top.

sterlingice · 02-04-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

who says "infernal" nowadays? seriously. last time i heard "infernal" i was watching a Scooby Doo cartoon and the villain was like "and i would have got away with it, too, if it wasn't for you infernal kids!".

Oh, c'mon, infernal's a great word! Aspiring cartoonish supervillains everywhere should use it. tk is just trying to be the next Cobra Commander, Megatron, or Skeletor

SI

Ben E Lou · 02-04-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Skeletor

http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showpost.php?p=139106&postcount=19

stevew · 04-05-2006, 11:11 AM

Is there an adblock type extension for IE, specifically the IE 7 beta. I've tried to deal with firefox, I'm just tired of it dumping my cookies and having to reenter passwords. Now I cant get the pictures to work in it, and a bunch of other stuff that just makes me mad.

Desnudo · 04-05-2006, 11:17 AM

Think yellow.

01-31-2006, 06:17 PM	#5
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	HOnestly, it's not that I particularly MIND the ads at the top. I mind them on EVERY site I go to when they make noises and won't shut up until I find the hidden button. Regular ad? Fine. Screaming ad? Not so much. And, thanks, SF. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

01-31-2006, 06:21 PM	#6
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Uh, you said it only does it if you roll your mouse over it, right? I think there's a pretty simple solution. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-31-2006, 06:50 PM	#11
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	click it like 650,000 times. it will go away. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-31-2006, 08:41 PM	#20
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	I don't use those because they somehow interfere with my bank's website, in terms of accessing my account. I have yet to figure out what the heck is wrong on either end, but that is enough of a problem to make me NOT use those. And besides, I don't really care about the ads at the top...until they start making noise. Stupid git ads. I have the same problem with ESPN.com. The other ads, because of my issues with my bank, I just put up with. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

02-04-2006, 03:39 AM	#34
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	If Firefox isn't accepted by a website, you can use IETab with it specifically, even getting it to automatically open with IE, inside a Firefox tab. https://addons.mozilla.org/extension...cation=firefox __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

01-31-2006, 06:09 PM	#2
yabanci College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2003	get with the times. block ads.

01-31-2006, 06:32 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Do they have a "werewolf block" extension for Mozilla?

01-31-2006, 08:02 PM	#12
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I'm curious why there are still holdouts not using Firefox and the Adblock extension...

01-31-2006, 08:11 PM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I use IE and haven't seen these ads.

01-31-2006, 09:36 PM	#29
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	Firefox runs better on my laptop than it does on my tower. Weird. Rizon - have you tried just shutting down third party cookies with Firefox? That solves most of my annoying cookie micromanagement, but I should warn you that I'm a pretty boring surfer. I only surf about a half dozen sites a day.

02-03-2006, 11:52 PM	#30
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Yeah, I just ran into this ad for the first time. Anyone that thinks it's as easy as not rolling over the thing is a fucking retard.

02-03-2006, 11:53 PM	#31
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I ran into at home the other night. It woke my kids up. I was not a happy camper.

02-04-2006, 01:11 AM	#32
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	No sounds should be made from my web browser...that's right. I went there.

02-04-2006, 01:12 AM	#33
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	who says "infernal" nowadays? seriously. last time i heard "infernal" i was watching a Scooby Doo cartoon and the villain was like "and i would have got away with it, too, if it wasn't for you infernal kids!".

02-04-2006, 05:41 AM	#36
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Do what I do... turn the sound off on your comp. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

02-04-2006, 06:22 AM	#37
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	Folks, to me its a simple problem. Use all that firefox stuff, No ads. __________________ wbatl1 Last edited by wbatl1 : 02-04-2006 at 08:48 AM.

02-04-2006, 07:21 AM	#39
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	I dropped by the board at work the other day. I had headphones on and did not hear the screaming, but the rest of the office did. Time to make sure the audio is off on all the computers here, I suppose. The ad bar also crashes every browser on my primary workstation (Linux(Debian)), so while that is good for productivity, it means slightly less traffic to the board.

02-04-2006, 10:49 AM	#43
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i'm going to be honest here - the ads don't bother me. especially the ones at the top.

04-05-2006, 11:11 AM	#46
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Is there an adblock type extension for IE, specifically the IE 7 beta. I've tried to deal with firefox, I'm just tired of it dumping my cookies and having to reenter passwords. Now I cant get the pictures to work in it, and a bunch of other stuff that just makes me mad.

04-05-2006, 11:17 AM	#47
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Think yellow.

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