Banner blocking Google search - LotusTalk

rackhenry · 10-02-2009, 07:37 PM

Firefox with Ad block plus add on, no more banners.

mikehall · 10-02-2009, 07:50 PM

That banner ad is really annoying. It keeps dropping down over my screen!

drstvk · 10-02-2009, 08:00 PM

It's terrible. Makes reading the forum almost unbearable.

I'll try the blocker and Firefox.

rackhenry · 10-02-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drstvk

It's terrible. Makes reading the forum almost unbearable.

I'll try the blocker and Firefox.

What banner....????

knucklehead · 10-02-2009, 08:32 PM

It didn't work for me

rackhenry · 10-02-2009, 08:52 PM

I could not surf this forum without it.. Sorry to hear it does not work for you..Make sure you subscribe to the block lists and have the correct ad block add in.
Instructions here..

Adblock Plus: Save your time and traffic

...m... · 10-02-2009, 11:07 PM

...those bloody rolldown banners are proliferating quickly - they're nearly enough to drive me away...

knucklehead · 10-03-2009, 08:45 AM

I didn't have the block list enabled. Free of banners at last.

Thanks everybody!

mopho · 10-03-2009, 09:30 AM

If you're on Mac- Safari, google "Safari AdBlock"

Lancia · 10-03-2009, 05:08 PM

This site can't be used without adblock.

FIL · 10-03-2009, 08:44 PM

YAY!!!! Adds are GONE!!!

FIL · 10-03-2009, 08:47 PM

anyway to get rid of the empty space above the thread where the ad used to be?

dfa2100 · 10-04-2009, 08:50 AM

Just some thoughts, but I think that the fact the ads are so bad that people are upset about it could prevent some people from joining. If I were casually looking at a few different sports cars and joined a few forums to check out the cars, I would find one with so many ads annoying, and I wouldn't want to be forced to go download some program to get rid of them. Seems like less obnoxious ads would be a better balance, but that's just me.

EricH · 10-04-2009, 10:01 AM

Another solution, IE 64bit, it hardly works with anything so it doesn't show the ads. lol.

Lancia · 10-04-2009, 10:12 PM

Realistic Internet Simulator AKA Kill The Popups by Rob Manuel [B3TA : WE LOVE THE WEB]

Administrator · 10-08-2009, 01:29 PM

Keep in mind that when these ads show up and block content, they are flagged to me and then I have them either moved or removed from our rotation. In this case, we have moved the ad so it only appears at the bottom of the screen.

For all the ad-block users, don't forget you are blocking the sponsor ads while blocking the google content. You can now easily miss out on promotions or deals that vendors may be running.

Thanks for your patience with this and the next time you see anything blocking the site, flag it to a moderator so we can have it removed. Thanks!

Nadeem

Lancia · 10-08-2009, 04:17 PM

I only added it when I couldn't get this site and yahoo to run without it.

It's comparable to how when they went to 25% and higher % commercial content on tv, I quit watching live.
I was okay with ten minutes an hour.
Must be a lesson there somewhere.

10-02-2009, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,838	Banner blocking Google search : ( Attached Images __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

10-02-2009, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 176	Firefox with Ad block plus add on, no more banners. __________________ 2006 Lotus Exige - Mods: Lotus Sport ECU, Stage Two Exhaust, RTV Brace, V2 Arms, Harness Bar, Hawk HT-10 pads

10-02-2009, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
drstvk Mt. Diablo Hiker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Danville, Ca Posts: 401	It's terrible. Makes reading the forum almost unbearable. I'll try the blocker and Firefox. __________________ 05 BRP Elise 08 BMW 335i 97 E36 M3 / 01 Dodge Durango 90 300ZX / 85 Toyota Cressida (with velour seats) and son's red 08 EvoX (The Acura type S met a brutal end)

10-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,838	It didn't work for me __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

10-02-2009, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 176	I could not surf this forum without it.. Sorry to hear it does not work for you..Make sure you subscribe to the block lists and have the correct ad block add in. Instructions here.. Adblock Plus: Save your time and traffic Attached Images __________________ 2006 Lotus Exige - Mods: Lotus Sport ECU, Stage Two Exhaust, RTV Brace, V2 Arms, Harness Bar, Hawk HT-10 pads Last edited by rackhenry : 10-02-2009 at 08:58 PM.

10-02-2009, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikehall Mike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 450	That banner ad is really annoying. It keeps dropping down over my screen!

10-02-2009, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...those bloody rolldown banners are proliferating quickly - they're nearly enough to drive me away... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

10-03-2009, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,838	I didn't have the block list enabled. Free of banners at last. Thanks everybody! __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

10-03-2009, 09:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,309	If you're on Mac- Safari, google "Safari AdBlock" __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

10-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lancia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,543	This site can't be used without adblock.

10-03-2009, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
FIL Serial Thrilla Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 236	YAY!!!! Adds are GONE!!! __________________ 05' Elise - BWR supercharger, Quaife LSD, Nitron Race Triple Adjustable, LETSLA, Larini Decat, Larini Exhuast, ACT HDSS, Fidanza flywheel, V2 Fuel Tank, V2 Steering Arms, BWR sway bar, desnorkled, ForcedFed CF splitter, Manly's engine mounts, S111 harness bar, Schroth harness w/ S111 seat grommets, Oil Drain Valve, Painted Black Diffuser, Braille battery, Custom Battery Switch 05' Corvette - Z51 Convertible - 630hp 6.6L [DON'T YOU JUDGE ME!!!] (SOLD!)

10-03-2009, 08:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
FIL Serial Thrilla Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 236	anyway to get rid of the empty space above the thread where the ad used to be? __________________ 05' Elise - BWR supercharger, Quaife LSD, Nitron Race Triple Adjustable, LETSLA, Larini Decat, Larini Exhuast, ACT HDSS, Fidanza flywheel, V2 Fuel Tank, V2 Steering Arms, BWR sway bar, desnorkled, ForcedFed CF splitter, Manly's engine mounts, S111 harness bar, Schroth harness w/ S111 seat grommets, Oil Drain Valve, Painted Black Diffuser, Braille battery, Custom Battery Switch 05' Corvette - Z51 Convertible - 630hp 6.6L [DON'T YOU JUDGE ME!!!] (SOLD!)

10-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
dfa2100 Mors ab alto Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,040	Just some thoughts, but I think that the fact the ads are so bad that people are upset about it could prevent some people from joining. If I were casually looking at a few different sports cars and joined a few forums to check out the cars, I would find one with so many ads annoying, and I wouldn't want to be forced to go download some program to get rid of them. Seems like less obnoxious ads would be a better balance, but that's just me. __________________ Nightfall Blue, Biscuit Interior, Hardtop Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...

10-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
EricH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 621	Another solution, IE 64bit, it hardly works with anything so it doesn't show the ads. lol. __________________ Click links to see my 2008 Lotus Exige-S 240 , '99 M3, 505rwhp '89 Mustang ( sold) , '05 WRX STI ( sold) homepages or here for my M3 vid (11MB)

10-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lancia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,543	Realistic Internet Simulator AKA Kill The Popups by Rob Manuel [B3TA : WE LOVE THE WEB] __________________ "Everything is more wonderful when you do it with a car, don't you think?" -girl by the fire, while watching a huge tree rearranged in the bonfire by car bumper and cable Stop that! You're in direct violation of the laws of physics!

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10-08-2009, 01:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 191	Keep in mind that when these ads show up and block content, they are flagged to me and then I have them either moved or removed from our rotation. In this case, we have moved the ad so it only appears at the bottom of the screen. For all the ad-block users, don't forget you are blocking the sponsor ads while blocking the google content. You can now easily miss out on promotions or deals that vendors may be running. Thanks for your patience with this and the next time you see anything blocking the site, flag it to a moderator so we can have it removed. Thanks! Nadeem

10-08-2009, 04:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Lancia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,543	I only added it when I couldn't get this site and yahoo to run without it. It's comparable to how when they went to 25% and higher % commercial content on tv, I quit watching live. I was okay with ten minutes an hour. Must be a lesson there somewhere.