Computer geeks, how do i block the video stream from CF?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Computer geeks, how do i block the video stream from CF?
I cant down load CF pages with all the data streaming that keeps coming and coming. I continuously get the stop script pop up. My little netbook computer doesnt have enough RAM and pretty much locks up. CF is the only web page that has that problem. Anyway to block some of the data stream form CF? I cant wait 10 min for a single page to load.
cardo0
cardo0
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Use Chrome along with Adblock and Disconnect.
Right now looking at this page Adblock is blocking 25 adds and Disconnect is blocking 1 Facebook link, one twitter link and 32 google links.
The pages here are superfast now.
Right now looking at this page Adblock is blocking 25 adds and Disconnect is blocking 1 Facebook link, one twitter link and 32 google links.
The pages here are superfast now.
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no idea what you are talking about 
may want to visit our HELP forum which is where you can get help with site issues as opposed to the C3 section
may want to visit our HELP forum which is where you can get help with site issues as opposed to the C3 section
Le Mans Master
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On my phone and tablet to the point that I'm constantly having to refresh or go back to get them to close since the "x" to close them is not always visable and you can scroll once they are covering the page.
I've yet to see any video advertizements...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Ok thx guys. Now i know im not alone.
I first noticed this when trying to open or close threads while a small video box ad was playing. It seems to have gotten worse and i now frequently get a stop script questionnaire popup when my netbook locks up. But mostly just on this CF so i had to ask here if others were having same issues - not trying vent but just looking for a solution.
So is Adblock plus or ghostery or Chrome or Disconnect free? My Avast free antivirusware does a good job and has a script shield.
Thx for the advice, keep it coming,
cardo0
I first noticed this when trying to open or close threads while a small video box ad was playing. It seems to have gotten worse and i now frequently get a stop script questionnaire popup when my netbook locks up. But mostly just on this CF so i had to ask here if others were having same issues - not trying vent but just looking for a solution.So is Adblock plus or ghostery or Chrome or Disconnect free? My Avast free antivirusware does a good job and has a script shield.
Thx for the advice, keep it coming,
cardo0
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From: Discovery Bay CA
Ok thx guys. Now i know im not alone. I first noticed this when trying to open or close threads while a small video box ad was playing. It seems to have gotten worse and i now frequently get a stop script questionnaire popup when my netbook locks up. But mostly just on this CF so i had to ask here if others were having same issues - not trying vent but just looking for a solution.
So is Adblock plus or ghostery or Chrome or Disconnect free? My Avast free antivirusware does a good job and has a script shield.
Thx for the advice, keep it coming,
cardo0
I first noticed this when trying to open or close threads while a small video box ad was playing. It seems to have gotten worse and i now frequently get a stop script questionnaire popup when my netbook locks up. But mostly just on this CF so i had to ask here if others were having same issues - not trying vent but just looking for a solution.So is Adblock plus or ghostery or Chrome or Disconnect free? My Avast free antivirusware does a good job and has a script shield.
Thx for the advice, keep it coming,
cardo0
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Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Ok Adblock did the job to CF ads. I can move fast as heck between pages now. Works on Yahoo to. Stupid yahoo news got so bad with every headline i opened was a bombardment of video ads. Adblock cleaned up my other car forums also but kinda funny one forum still has the vendor pix but no problems with scripts or video there. I still want to try those other blocker apps - one at a time.
Thx for the fast replies, this and even better forum now,
cardo0
Thx for the fast replies, this and even better forum now,
cardo0
Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
There are many features built into Internet Explorer that take care of this for you without having to add more software. With IE's tracking protection and blocked sites, there isn't much left on this page other than the built in ads.
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I've never had a 'video' or any type, spam or spyware on this site irrespective of which browser I use.
Racer
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From: Chicago IL
I use Flashblock. It automatically stops all video feeds, but leaves a play button over them if you do want to watch a youtube video or something.
...oh...and I am not a computer geek. I am a computer nerd.
...oh...and I am not a computer geek. I am a computer nerd.
Le Mans Master
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From: North tonawanda NY
I use "Noscript" which is an addon for firefox. it shows all the names of spy and adware being blocked in a yellow bar across the bottom right now its blocking 10 other websites besides the corvetteforum that are trying to collect info from my pc through this web page... stuff like doubleclick.com and scoreandsearch.com.
I would not have a clue these things were running and slowing my pc down otherwise except for maybe the targeted emails that have to do with what I've been researching online.
I would not have a clue these things were running and slowing my pc down otherwise except for maybe the targeted emails that have to do with what I've been researching online.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
Try the mobile site instead- https://www.corvetteforum.com
The only issue, and this is very minor, is that you don't get the avatars and signatures of the members among a few other things. But it will run with a lot less overhead and load much faster. I just replaced my favorite link with that link.
Sorry advertisers, it's a cat and mouse game.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North tonawanda NY
That's the best option yet for the OP! None of the extra crap.
The only issue, and this is very minor, is that you don't get the avatars and signatures of the members among a few other things. But it will run with a lot less overhead and load much faster. I just replaced my favorite link with that link.
Sorry advertisers, it's a cat and mouse game.
The only issue, and this is very minor, is that you don't get the avatars and signatures of the members among a few other things. But it will run with a lot less overhead and load much faster. I just replaced my favorite link with that link.
Sorry advertisers, it's a cat and mouse game.
Foe me noscript solved all my issues with the regular site...
advertizing is one thing but they have gone too far... it one thing we have to see ford ads and crap posted in the threads..
