Anybody else find those drop down banners annoying? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-12-2006, 11:47 AM

I could be in the middle of typing something, and half of it didn't get typed because of those stupid drop down banners at the top of these boards.

Nighthawk76 · 05-12-2006, 11:49 AM

Yeah, that bugs me too.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DAX

Yeah, that bugs me too.

I'm glad I am not the only one. lol Hey TJ, anything you can do to get rid of them?

moeee · 05-12-2006, 12:32 PM

Those things annoyed me so much, that i had to switch browsers. I use FireFox now.

Janice · 05-12-2006, 01:25 PM

The banners don't interfere with my posting. It must be my browser or something. The way the banners flash drives me nuts.

swedeace · 05-12-2006, 01:32 PM

I agree - it is very annoying. It doesn't really happen when I am typing as much as it happens when the page is loading and freezes up for a few seconds.

I have installed the Google toolbar to stop the majority of the popups, but I still get about one or two. They are always the same ones, too. I can't remember which ones it is at the moment, but I will get back to that the next time I come across it.

MsOrange · 05-12-2006, 02:50 PM

yep... very annoying! i guess it's the price you pay for being a free member!

80s_Fan · 05-12-2006, 02:55 PM

I hate and find them extremely annoying when they pop up while I'm trying to type something and/or look at interesting info. on the net.

James"Thunder"Early · 05-12-2006, 03:04 PM

I use Firefox with ADBlock, but for IE users, try this program http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...d,22475,00.asp

Mr. Television · 05-12-2006, 03:46 PM

I can't stand them.

Kazza · 05-12-2006, 04:12 PM

I have Firefox and must have some kind of good blocker because all I get is half of one. Sometimes, if I click fast enough it doesn't get a chance with me.

robyrob · 05-12-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I'm glad I am not the only one. lol Hey TJ, anything you can do to get rid of them?

i've never even seen what one of those looks like, i use firefox with the adblock extension installed.

i have also ad-blocked all of those ebay ad-links on the pages here too.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

i've never even seen what one of those looks like, i use firefox with the adblock extension installed.

i have also ad-blocked all of those ebay ad-links on the pages here too.

I have pop up blocker. What is the difference between pop up blocker and ad blocker?

Yooch · 05-12-2006, 07:06 PM

It's not just those ads, but those "flashing" banners that say, I was like, the 1000th person to log on, and guess what, I won something. If my luck is that good, I should go buy a superlotto ticket. All those flashing ads just get me heading for the medicine cabinet for a couple of Excedrin (the flashing can trigger a migraine)

James"Thunder"Early · 05-12-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I have pop up blocker. What is the difference between pop up blocker and ad blocker?

A pop up blocker blocks windows that pop up, an ad blocker blocks ads that appear at the top of that page.

05-12-2006, 11:47 AM	#1
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80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	I Hate Them I hate and find them extremely annoying when they pop up while I'm trying to type something and/or look at interesting info. on the net.

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James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I use Firefox with ADBlock, but for IE users, try this program http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...d,22475,00.asp
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05-12-2006, 07:06 PM	#14
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	It's not just those ads, but those "flashing" banners that say, I was like, the 1000th person to log on, and guess what, I won something. If my luck is that good, I should go buy a superlotto ticket. All those flashing ads just get me heading for the medicine cabinet for a couple of Excedrin (the flashing can trigger a migraine)
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05-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#2
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Yeah, that bugs me too.

05-12-2006, 12:32 PM	#4
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Those things annoyed me so much, that i had to switch browsers. I use FireFox now.

05-12-2006, 01:25 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The banners don't interfere with my posting. It must be my browser or something. The way the banners flash drives me nuts.

05-12-2006, 01:32 PM	#6
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	I agree - it is very annoying. It doesn't really happen when I am typing as much as it happens when the page is loading and freezes up for a few seconds. I have installed the Google toolbar to stop the majority of the popups, but I still get about one or two. They are always the same ones, too. I can't remember which ones it is at the moment, but I will get back to that the next time I come across it.

05-12-2006, 02:50 PM	#7
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	yep... very annoying! i guess it's the price you pay for being a free member!

05-12-2006, 04:12 PM	#11
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	I have Firefox and must have some kind of good blocker because all I get is half of one. Sometimes, if I click fast enough it doesn't get a chance with me.