The “update” now allows ads? Even for those of us who have paid for using this site?

[BackAgain]

Wtf?

It is (granted) not a huge problem. But it’s still worth noting.

After your recent server update, I am now subject to an ad.

Amazon early Prime Day deals are live now! (Click here to view!)

Why? I don’t want to see your marketing shit.


Edit. I revised the post in this thread and put the revised version in the proper forum.

 

[Oddball]

The Best Ad Blockers for 2024

There are big differences among popular ad blockers. We put them to the test to see which one is best for cleaning up your browsing experience.

www.pcmag.com

 

[BackAgain]

Amazon early Prime Day deals are live now! (Click here to view!)

Why?

It’s not a major problem. But one of the benefits of paid membership is not having to see your shitty ads.

(My prior post was in wrong thread. My mistake. I’ll delete that one.)

 

[BackAgain]

The Best Ad Blockers for 2024

There are big differences among popular ad blockers. We put them to the test to see which one is best for cleaning up your browsing experience.

www.pcmag.com

I have a good ad blocker. And it worked until last night’s server update.

 

[Hellbilly]

I have a good ad blocker.

Not good enough it seems.

 

[Oddball]

All I see is an annoying little link for A mazon....That's it.

 

[BackAgain]

Not good enough it seems.

Ok. Maybe.

 

[BackAgain]

All I see is an annoying little link for Amazon....That's it.

That’s the shitty ad.

 

[Oddball]

That’s the shitty ad.

Wow....Even mentioning that shithouse creates a link.

 

[hjmick]

It even circumvents my ad blockers...

But it's the same one you're seeing. I suspect some sort of paid sponsorship...

 

[White 6]

Wtf?

It is (granted) not a huge problem. But it’s still worth noting.

After your recent server update, I am now subject to an ad.


Why? I don’t want to see your marketing shit.

I saw that little banner. My system does not allow much of that, as I suspect yours might not.
I have noticed a small one on the right column before. If I turn system and software protections off, as I have to on occasion to actually see what is posted that somebody objects to, I also see significantly more add work, that I had no idea was here, until this year, previously having no reason to be on the site without my system and software protections.
As you said, it is a little thing, yet noticeable and actually only more noticeable due to moving. I think of things like that, similar to Lowes moving things around in an aisle or department, specifically so they will be noticed and increase traffic or interest in the item or sign advert.
Like most of us, I shop with that bunch repeatedly, but would not link there from here in a million years, so pay it no mind. I don't. There is a business model involved here, as anywhere else you can discuss things on the internet.

 

[White 6]

Wtf?

It is (granted) not a huge problem. But it’s still worth noting.

After your recent server update, I am now subject to an ad.


Why? I don’t want to see your marketing shit.

I saw that little banner. My system does not allow much of that, as I suspect yours might not.
I have noticed a small one on the right column before. If I turn system and software protections off, as I have to on occasion to actually see what is posted that somebody objects to, I also see significantly more add work, that I had no idea was here, until this year, previously having no reason to be on the site without my system and software protections.
As you said, it is a little thing, yet noticeable and actually only more noticeable due to moving. I think of things like that, similar to Lowes moving things around in an aisle or department, specifically so they will be noticed and increase traffic or interest in the item or sign advert.
Like most of us, I shop with that bunch repeatedly, but would not link there from here in a million years, so pay it no mind. I don't. There is a business model involved here, as anywhere else you can discuss things on the internet.

 

[BackAgain]

The company, Amazon, has some issues. On the other hand, it delivers a pretty good service. I am not claiming to care about Amazon.

I’m just wondering how and why a server update ends up making me see anything I’ve basically agreed to pay not to see.

Management is breaching its deal with the paying members.

 

[White 6]

Wtf?

It is (granted) not a huge problem. But it’s still worth noting.

After your recent server update, I am now subject to an ad.


Why? I don’t want to see your marketing shit.

I saw that little banner. My system does not allow much of that, as I suspect yours might not.
I have noticed a small one on the right column before. If I turn system and software protections off, as I have to on occasion to actually see what is posted that somebody objects to, I also see significantly more add work, that I had no idea was here, until this year, previously having no reason to be on the site without my system and software protections.
As you said, it is a little thing, yet noticeable and actually only more noticeable due to moving. I think of things like that, similar to Lowes moving things around in an aisle or department, specifically so they will be noticed and increase traffic or interest in the item or sign advert.
Like most of us, I shop with that bunch repeatedly, but would not link there from here in a million years, so pay it no mind. I don't. There is a business model involved here, as anywhere else you can discuss things on the internet.

 

[hjmick]

It even circumvents my ad blockers... all three of them.

But it's the same ad you're seeing. I suspect some sort of paid sponsorship...? Maybe the board is hosted on Amazon servers?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I just have AdBlock and it's all clear here.

 

[Oddball]

The company, A mazon, has some issues. On the other hand, it delivers a pretty good service. I am not claiming to care about A mazon.

I’m just wondering how and why a server update ends up making me see anything I’ve basically agreed to pay not to see.

Management is breaching its deal with the paying members.

Looks like it's an embedded URL, not a traditional ad.....I'm breaking up the name, so as to not create the link.

I learned long ago that "management" doesn't give a flying fuck about propriety.

 

[Oddball]

Looks like an embedded link instead of a traditional ad.....Even mentioning the company creates a link...I'm putting a space in the name to prevent that.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

The supporting membership gives you fewer ads, not NO ads. I use a couple of ad blockers and don't really see any.

 

[White 6]

Wtf?

It is (granted) not a huge problem. But it’s still worth noting.

After your recent server update, I am now subject to an ad.


Why? I don’t want to see your marketing shit.

I saw that little banner. My system does not allow much of that, as I suspect yours might not.
I have noticed a small one on the right column before. If I turn system and software protections off, as I have to on occasion to actually see what is posted that somebody objects to, I also see significantly more add work, that I had no idea was here, until this year, previously having no reason to be on the site without my system and software protections.
As you said, it is a little thing, yet noticeable and actually only more noticeable due to moving. I think of things like that, similar to Lowes moving things around in an aisle or department, specifically so they will be noticed and increase traffic or interest in the item or sign advert.
Like most of us, I shop with that bunch repeatedly, but would not link there from here in a million years, so pay it no mind. I don't. There is a business model involved here, as anywhere else you can discuss things on the internet.