What's a good ad blocking hosts file?

[Snowboarder Bo]

So I've noticed that my hosts file from Mike's Ad Blocking Hosts File seems to be kind of outdated, but the old url at everythingisnt.com is no longer live.

I googled, but I didn't see a new site hosting MABHF on the first couple of pages, and I thought "hey, I bet the other Dopers are already on top of this sitch", so I came here to see if someone else knows where Mike's is updated or if someone else has posted a better, more up-to-date version. Anyone know?

[Derleth]

Privoxy is a better solution. It does all the host-blocking stuff in addition to more complex filtering, even stuff like de-animating animated GIFs, and it's easily configured from within any (reasonable) web browser.

[yoyodyne]

MVPS and yoyo are active.

[[Undecided] Adrian]

If you use Firefox, Adblock Plus is very easy to use, can be turned off if needed on specific sites and can be used with a filter list subscription.
Like a hosts file, it blocks the download and not only the display of ads.

[t-bonham@scc.net]

Using a hosts file to block ads is an obsolete strategy.

Us something like Ad-block instead.

[LSLGuy]

Originally Posted by Derleth

Privoxy is a better solution. It does all the host-blocking stuff in addition to more complex filtering, even stuff like de-animating animated GIFs, and it's easily configured from within any (reasonable) web browser.

Thanks for that link. Based on a couple hours' tinkering, Privoxy is da bomb.

I would not recommend it for a clueless "I just turn it on; I don't care how it works" kinda end-user, but for somebody with a bit more savvy it's awesome.

[ChrisBooth12]

Hosts file is a tad quicker but a big one will actually slow things down.

[Snowboarder Bo]

Thanks everyone. I guess I should have mentioned that I use a Mac and Safari. Privoxy says it works with Mac OS, but there's no Mac OS download available on the download page, just Windows.

Adblock seems to be Firefox only.

I can't even remember how I got the hosts file installed in my Mac now (it's been a couple of years since I did it).

[TheFifthYear]

Here you go: Adblock for Safari. I use it and have never had a problem.
http://safariadblock.com/

[Snowboarder Bo]

Awesome! Thanks Fifth!