Danger-Mouse Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 minute ago, B725 said: Thank you Yw. You could also try the Opera browser. That has free adblocking and a free VPN. Just remember to turn them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 This ceems to have gotten worse last cpl days,,,5 ads long now,,,,as ditch asked why now what's changed......surely they can be stopped they must have permission to be there???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Just switched to Opera on the iPhone and no ads 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 We've not changed anything but Google must have gone a bit keen as yes it is a bit much! Made a couple of adjustments now, and if still is overkill will have a look tomorrow when on the computer 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 36 minutes ago, millrace said: This ceems to have gotten worse last cpl days,,,5 ads long now,,,,as ditch asked why now what's changed......surely they can be stopped they must have permission to be there???? Google ads are always changing how they show, what algorithm to use etc. The forum will have settings that the mods can adjust. One forum I am on you have to donate to have ads removed.. Else it's one in between each post on a topic... 2 minutes ago, Teal said: We've not changed anything but Google must have gone a bit keen as yes it is a bit much! Made a couple of adjustments now, and if still is overkill will have a look tomorrow when on the computer 👍 Cheers for this update Teal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr_Nobody said: https://getadblock.com/chrome/ Thanks for the link, when I looked at it I already have it on computer for years, it's my phone I'm getting the ads on PigeonWatch. Same as most by reading this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 what i find annoying is the ads are starting to slip into /between posts on a current topic..........i can to a certain extent accept it at the head of the page /.....the banner area....but the ads have no place in continuing conversations......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 And suddenly overnight theyve vanished! They were starting to really **** me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) Still here, just had a dating site called ****.com pop up 😯 name, of a sea bird, rhymes with bag. Edited November 10, 2019 by billytheghillie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I noticed sometimes it's bad and I just leave pigeon watch for time, can't abide ads within posts and huge banner taking up 1/3 of he page then more at the bottom when you want next page. Other times it's ok, I'll stay on and read posts comment etc. Needs sorting as it is spoiling things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 the ads are starting to sneak in to me again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 17 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Still here, just had a dating site called ****.com pop up 😯 name, of a sea bird, rhymes with bag. clear your cookies then its picking up the keywords from somewhere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, discobob said: clear your cookies then its picking up the keywords from somewhere!!! arnt you lucky ...all i get is dog walking services.... and rectal examinations for cancer...and different types of epoxy glues...... ohh and edit .....shoes from clarkes Edited November 11, 2019 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Is it just me but I've not seen any adverts? 🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 6 hours ago, discobob said: clear your cookies then its picking up the keywords from somewhere!!! how do I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 depends on your browser!! Chrome - https://www.google.com/search?q=clear+chrome+cookies&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB866GB866&oq=clear+chrome+cookies&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.9925j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 IE - https://www.google.com/search?safe=strict&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB866GB866&sxsrf=ACYBGNQCnS_qptPMOSJrLL9ZzzkWmcAy9A%3A1573492532323&ei=NJfJXZ-wE-eAhbIPud29GA&q=clear+INTERNET+EXPLORER+cookies&oq=clear+INTERNET+EXPLORER+cookies&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i7i30j0j0i7i30j0i30j0i5i30j0i8i30l5.28317.34451..35247...1.3..2.1425.4483.5j13j5-2j0j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i8i7i30j0i8i7i10i30j0i13i30j0i8i13i30.DeVCRg_auR8&ved=0ahUKEwifmsi71OLlAhVnQEEAHbluDwMQ4dUDCAs&uact=5 9 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: how do I do that? See above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Saying I haven't seen any adverts was like the kiss of chuffin death. They are now coming in between comments on a post😠😠😠😠 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Get ad block it's brilliant. Worth sending them a few quid just for the convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, oowee said: Get ad block it's brilliant. Worth sending them a few quid just for the convenience. Thanks 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 I'm getting them again viewing on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 im getting sick an tired of these ads plastered all over my forum............i have altered all my settings ....i have an upt o date browser....i keep on going into google to adjust my settings................no use whatsoever..............google are still bombarding me with bloody ads ..and as a result im starting to look at other forums and spending less time on here really sick of it.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: im getting sick an tired of these ads plastered all over my forum............i have altered all my settings ....i have an upt o date browser....i keep on going into google to adjust my settings................no use whatsoever..............google are still bombarding me with bloody ads ..and as a result im starting to look at other forums and spending less time on here really sick of it.............. I use FIrefox Browser & Ad Block Ultimate. Not a single Advert on any site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsdon Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 3 ads in succession at the top of this thread. 1st ad was for flights. I clicked on not interested. 2nd ad was for soap?!?!? not interested. Third ad - a Browning 725 shotgun. - I can live with that.And I presume - that if I click on it - it'll show me some other shooting related stuff. About to do it and I'll report back. Next ad - a Saudi commercial paint company..... Edited November 13, 2019 by Retsdon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 44 minutes ago, Snoozer said: I use FIrefox Browser & Ad Block Ultimate. Not a single Advert on any site but my question is.............. i have been here since 2008 and never a problem.......why is it in the last 2 mths do i need all this extra security........its going to end up like a bloody arms race....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, ditchman said: but my question is.............. i have been here since 2008 and never a problem.......why is it in the last 2 mths do i need all this extra security........its going to end up like a bloody arms race....... It's a way for the Forum to make some much needed money I suspect to keep us here, And tbh it's pretty much the norm nowdays on Forums I visit so I installed an Ad Blocker and Bingo Ad free Browsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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