TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Turned the computer on today, looked at the weather on the BBC site. Came over to Pigeon Watch and the size of the advertising has increased massively! Almost half a page of unwanted ****, then scroll down to see what everybody on the site is actually posting about. I know it is a free site but boy is it annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Turned the computer on today, looked at the weather on the BBC site. Came over to Pigeon Watch and the size of the advertising has increased massively! Almost half a page of unwanted ****, then scroll down to see what everybody on the site is actually posting about. I know it is a free site but boy is it annoying. Use Adblock. It's free and excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) The only advertising I see when not logged in is an advert for BACS (top) and at the bottom of the home page amongst other thing are two fat ladies showing their bottoms. Do you still get adverts when you are logged in? Edited August 23, 2019 by old'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Turned the computer on today, looked at the weather on the BBC site. Came over to Pigeon Watch and the size of the advertising has increased massively! Almost half a page of unwanted ****, then scroll down to see what everybody on the site is actually posting about. I know it is a free site but boy is it annoying. Have to agree,very irritating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 The adds pay for the site so you can get it free and if you’re in the market for a tai bride or a European wife 🤫 theres a add for you 😉😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) I don't mind the odd one but my Blocker has knocked 9 on the head which tbh would detract from my browsing excitement if they were allowed. Edited August 23, 2019 by Snoozer spelinz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 32 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Turned the computer on today, looked at the weather on the BBC site. Came over to Pigeon Watch and the size of the advertising has increased massively! Almost half a page of unwanted ****, then scroll down to see what everybody on the site is actually posting about. I know it is a free site but boy is it annoying. What browser are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Thank you Gentlemen. I am using Chrome and have just added Adblocker. I accept the advertisements keep things "free" BUT there had definitely been a change and it was covering so much content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) This is what I use, free plug-in Ad-blocker for Firefox…https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/adblock-for-firefox/ Edited August 23, 2019 by old'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 What ads???? I use Firefox as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Also if anybody is viewing on safari on an iPhone an app called adguard is free and gets rid of all the ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 no change here...just the usual BASC...banners and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Addblocker must be working on my phone, just the BASC one at the top, are they a sponsor rather than a advert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 i do get banners from oak furiture land and chesterfield...and tools .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I noticed it happening earlier today but now it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 In case your wondering I think the ads are based on recent site visits and other app usage. Mine are cordless drills atm, pretty innocent but I've no idea what olduns been looking at... 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Trade ins of guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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