Adblock

[Barsel]

I've got Adblock on my computer but when I go on a website it asks me to unblock it as they rely on advertising, so if I don't then I can't see what's on the page! So I unblock it and all the ads come back! The worst ones for me are Adchoices, they are all over the page. Any advice for me, please?

[Old_Geezer]

Yeah, it's a cruel world. If they don't want you to be there, then fine, visit somewhere else.

[hc4361]

Is it a particular website you are having this problem with, Barsel?

[pixie374]

I have trouble with the Independent with that. So I just ignore any links to there xx

[JimF]

Many websites (like the one you're visiting now!) rely on advertising to keep afloat. Does the website in question have a contacts page? If so, I suggest you get in touch and ask them to disable the adverts just for you, explaining in some detail what's so special about you that you deserve a service tailored to your particular requirements.

[Barsel]

Well yes but I hasten to say which one because I know what people think of it. I go on it to read the news, and the showbiz news etc, it's the Mail online. Running away now before everyone shouts at me. :-)

[hc4361]

Barsel, try reading it on Firefox.

[Barsel]

JimF, yeah, like that would work!

[Barsel]

OK hc will do. I only added Firefox as a browser yesterday and haven't tried it yet.

[Barsel]

hc it didn't work. Still loads od Adchoice adverts .

[bhg481]

I look at the Mail using Firefox and I've just had to disable Adblock.

[Barsel]

I need to know how to get rid of Adchoices.

[hc4361]

I know the Daily Mail's adverts are extreme and over the top rendering the site unreadable at times. I know that one adblocker will work but disable it on AB and other sites that aren't so horrible with their ads.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en-GB

[douglas9401]

I just did and they've installed the ad blocker warning now too.

That's new.

[hc4361]

There is a new browser in development that we pay to use and it recompenses the websites we use for blocking ads. Depending on the cost I'd be very happy to use it.

[hc4361]

You just did what, douglas?

[zebo]

The Mailonline site is like reading through a letter box.

[THECORBYLOON]

If you're using a computer, uou can pause Adblock on a particular site. See here,

https://help.getadblock.com/support/solutions/articles/6000163989-how-do-i-pause-or-disable-adblock-

[hc4361]

They are their own worst enemy, Zebo.

[Hopkirk]

On my mobile I use a browser called Brave. It has a built in adblocker which doesn't seem to trigger the warnings

[hc4361]

Corby, he's done that and finds the Mail unreadable with the ads.