02-13-2018, 12:33 AM
I don't like adverts but do understand how important they are for FOSS operations like Linux Lite so have my ad-blocker turned off for Forum visits, as requested.
I have found the ads to generally be of interest and not distracting but today I was treated to a spurious offer of an Apple device because I was the 1 millionth visitor. It's a while since I've seen this but I have been the 'lucky' visitor on other sites and found it to be just a ruse to capture useful info about you.
I have a screenshot just to help with identification but you probably know the type of thing anyway. Here's the screenshot
https://imgur.com/a/rNb9v
Is there anything that can be done to prevent this type of ad, as it does let the site down. Most of the ads have a little x to remove the ad but I couldn't see this for the 'lucky winner' ad (flashy border perhaps hiding it).
I feel it would be good if there was a way to stop adverts like this spoiling the Forum - but perhaps I'm just a stick-in-the-mud?
I have found the ads to generally be of interest and not distracting but today I was treated to a spurious offer of an Apple device because I was the 1 millionth visitor. It's a while since I've seen this but I have been the 'lucky' visitor on other sites and found it to be just a ruse to capture useful info about you.
I have a screenshot just to help with identification but you probably know the type of thing anyway. Here's the screenshot
https://imgur.com/a/rNb9v
Is there anything that can be done to prevent this type of ad, as it does let the site down. Most of the ads have a little x to remove the ad but I couldn't see this for the 'lucky winner' ad (flashy border perhaps hiding it).
I feel it would be good if there was a way to stop adverts like this spoiling the Forum - but perhaps I'm just a stick-in-the-mud?