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Aug 31, 2007 | 03:56 PM

big_G

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From: Austin Texas

C ya

I am tired of adding ads to the blocker list. I'm outta here. You know where to find me.......

Aug 31, 2007 | 03:59 PM

Durango_Boy

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From: Columbia Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_G

I am tired of adding ads to the blocker list. I'm outta here. You know where to find me.......

What, you don't want to buy a "1- 12X12 CONCRETE MOLD HEX SLATE FLOOR, PATIO WALL TILE" from the Ebay link where Dale used to be?

Aug 31, 2007 | 04:03 PM

sedowney

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From: Cohutta GA

I don't think you are allowed to have ebay links in your post.

Aug 31, 2007 | 04:05 PM

ksbunting

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From: Sudbury MA

Durango Boy,
I thought I was home free by adding the URL to my blocked sites list but learned the hard way today, like Big G said, getting tired of having to add another URL to the blocked list everytime I sign on to the Forum.
I am spending all my time adding URLs and little time reading posts.
I know you know computers MUCH better than I ever will; is there any way to block all adds from everyone without buying additional software?
I am running Internet Explorer
Thanks,
Kurt

Aug 31, 2007 | 04:07 PM

Durango_Boy

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From: Columbia Missouri

I do not know of any programs off hand that get rid of them all. Search on Download.com for ad blocker, and there will be a way to search only for free ware, which you won't have to pay for.

Aug 31, 2007 | 04:11 PM

ksbunting

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From: Sudbury MA

Thank you
Kurt

Aug 31, 2007 | 04:53 PM

Attfay Elleybay

Burning Brakes

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From: Sebastian Florida

I'm using firefox, and I'm not seeing any of these ads.

Aug 31, 2007 | 04:53 PM

noonie

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From: Florida

I'm not getting any ads.
The only thing I see that is different is a small ad by Google that is on the right side in the first post on a thread and this isn't even all threads.

I run Trend Micro Anti virus that has all kinds of blocking, filtering etc., although I didn't set up anything special.

Maybe that will help some of you.

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Aug 31, 2007 | 05:00 PM

ksbunting

Melting Slicks

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From: Sudbury MA

Durango Boy
I just went to download.com and downloaded Stopzilla and followed all the instructions and rebooted.
Ad is still there.
Did I screw up or is it not possible to stop this thing when running IE rather than Firefox?
Kurt

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:03 PM

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Durango_Boy

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From: Columbia Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksbunting

I'm actually working on that right now. These ads may or may not be picked up by the various ad blockers based solely on what they are and their code. If they are designed a certain way they will not be caught by some ad blockers.

Was Stopzilla the only one? Did you try putting Internet Explorer in your search? You can change the search words to see how the results vary.

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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vettebuyer6369

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From: About 1100 miles from where I call home.

The ad is not visable after the OP, right?

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:19 PM

#12

VCuomo

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From: SoCal

Oh fer cryin' out loud, the ad is only displayed in the first post of each thread - big f'in deal. Guys are leaving over that? Sheesh...

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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Durango_Boy

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From: Columbia Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869

The ad is not visable after the OP, right?

Right. Post #1 only. But, it's supposedly turned off now, and the IB team seems to be working with everyone.

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:20 PM

#14

ksbunting

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From: Sudbury MA

Don't know what you mean by putting in Internet Explorer.
There was no place to put anything in.
It said click here to download and I did.
Kurt

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:21 PM

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Durango_Boy

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From: Columbia Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksbunting

Don't know what you mean by putting in Internet Explorer.
There was no place to put anything in.
It said click here to download and I did.
Kurt

I mean using the words Internet Explorer AS search words in the same field as ad blocker.

For instance.

Search field: Internet Explorer Ad Blocker

Aug 31, 2007 | 05:49 PM

#16

1ARACE

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From: Lima, OH -- 69 L71 427/435hp

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_G

I am tired of adding ads to the blocker list. I'm outta here. You know where to find me.......

I must say, of the majority of members/posters around here, I always found your posts to be some of the most direct and accurate, and I always stop to see what you post, while buzzing through the threads.

...I am not kissing your ***, nor insinuating you 'should' stay...just saying thanks for the knowledge, and I hope you drop back by...maybe things will change or the advertisement is not so abrasive when reading threads.

Aug 31, 2007 | 06:01 PM

#17

68 NJConv 454

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From: North NJ

I thought nothing was suppose to change with the buyout.
I hope they work with us to keep this place an enjoyable place to converse with eachother. The adds are getting annoying.

Aug 31, 2007 | 06:18 PM

#18

palamesa

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From: Fallbrook CA

I didn't notice the ads.....As far as the departure, any Corvette Forum has to be a good thing. I think they are all good including your new home. I like to look at all of them. You will find the same range of expertise no matter where you go. There seems to be a crazy rivalry but to me,we all have the same thing in common, these 4 wheel wonders.......GP