# Ads ruining the Straight Dope. **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [June 12, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595 "2014-06-12T02:17:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/21 "2014-06-12T17:07:42Z")
> [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > Maybe it’s just you? Ed’s [SDMB ads are resuming - post problem reports here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=725596) thread hasn’t gotten any takers. Yeah, I tried logging out then accessing the board on my iPad and had no problem with Chrome or Safari. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/22 "2014-06-12T18:06:20Z")
> [@Daylate](#): > > How can I prevent advertisements from constantly appearing on these > message boards. They cover up the right third of the screen, and are > impossible to remove. The reason that this submittal is truncated > on the right is that the remainder of the screen is covered by the > advertisement. The title of the ad, BTW is “Hot Deals!” This is com- > pletely destroying usage of the SD. We don’t knowingly run any ads that cover a third of the screen. If you can send a screen shot of this ad to webmaster at straightdope dot com, we’ll investigate. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/23 "2014-06-12T18:11:38Z")
> [@epbrown01](#): > > There doesn’t seem to be an iPad equivalent of Adblock. Since the site turned ads back on, it’s been unusable with Chrome - as soon as the page loads, a pop-up for a game or app yanks me away to iTunes to purchase it. And that’s with pop-ups turned off. There shouldn’t be any popups either. Please send a screen shot of this ad to webmaster at straightdope dot com. (Click both iPad buttons simultaneously to make a screen shot.) We’ll investigate. -Ed ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/24 "2014-06-12T18:43:07Z")
> [@seodoa](#): > > I avoid using ad blocking software on sites I trust/frequently visit as it may rob them of revenue. Considering the problems this board has had with malware in the past, I certainly wouldn’t trust it. It’s not a knock at the straight dope, but a fact. (Quite frankly, I don’t go on ANY site without adblockers, I learned that the hardway. Unless they’re willing to use their revenue to buy me a new computer if mine gets trashed like my last one did, too bad) And the argument that, “well, then why don’t you buy a membership?”, well, like I’ve said before, that’s kind of a shitty business model. Buy a membership, or possibly be infected with malware? Yeah. (I only kept mine up while you needed one to use the search engine, then after awhile I just let it lapse) ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/25 "2014-06-12T18:51:27Z")
Maybe I missed a mention of this solution during prior discussion(s) - but has the Dope considered being [proactive](http://online.wsj.com/articles/how-small-firms-can-make-customers-feel-safe-online-1402456567) by getting a third party to monitor the site daily for vulnerabilities/malware, i.e. displaying a seal from McAfee Secure? Given the current level of distrust of ads on the site (not to mention the site itself), such a step seems like a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/26 "2014-06-12T21:13:29Z")
> [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > We don’t knowingly run any ads that cover a third of the screen. If you can send a screen shot of this ad to webmaster at straightdope dot com, we’ll investigate. I think **CrazyHorse** identified the exact malware causing this issue in his link post #13. ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/27 "2014-06-12T22:20:02Z")
Yeah, I don’t know what ads you guys are running, [but look what they’ve done to my browser.](http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mar6pnUkKg1qzbwkjo1_1280.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/4af34b/32.png) [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/28 "2014-06-12T23:47:32Z")
> [@PaulParkhead](#): > > Yeah, though that does seem like throwing shit and then offering to sell relief from the flies. Yup, loud obnoxious ads that drown out whatever I’m listening to in the background blows goats. It is enough that I’m considering leaving the Dope altogether - not that many would notice :). Seriously I used to look at the ads and sometimes click on them - in the spirit of support - but now I’m thinking of just saying “screw it, it’s not worth it.” tldr; loud, non-mutable ads, fucking suck. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/29 "2014-06-13T02:50:12Z")
> [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](#): > > Yup, loud obnoxious ads that drown out whatever I’m listening to in the background blows goats. > > It is enough that I’m considering leaving the Dope altogether - not that many would notice :). Get Adblock. Seriously, it does away with all that shit. > [@](#): > > Seriously I used to look at the ads and sometimes click on them Dude, no. Never click on internet ads. It’s like playing Russian Roulette. NEVER click on internet ads. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/30 "2014-06-13T02:52:30Z")
> [@Tangent](#): > > Dude, no. Never click on internet ads. It’s like playing Russian Roulette. NEVER click on internet ads. Except for the “Horny Housewives in Your Area Want To Meat” ads. Right? They’re OK. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/31 "2014-06-13T02:59:16Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Yeah, I tried logging out then accessing the board on my iPad and had no problem with Chrome or Safari. Entirely possible. I’ve been reading the board using Atomic’s browser since it started and that’s given me no trouble. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/32 "2014-06-13T03:22:55Z")
> [@MOIDALIZE](#): > > Yeah, I don’t know what ads you guys are running, [but look what they’ve done to my browser.](http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mar6pnUkKg1qzbwkjo1_1280.jpg) It’s sending you pictures of washed up rappers? Are you sure you’re not on buzzfeed?🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/33 "2014-06-13T03:48:57Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > It’s sending you pictures of washed up rappers? Are you sure you’re not on buzzfeed?🙂 36 Mind-Blowing Pictures of Washed-Up Rappers! ---
**Author:** ![turtlescanfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@turtlescanfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turtlescanfly)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/34 "2014-06-13T03:49:50Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Except for the “Horny Housewives in Your Area Want To Meat” ads. > > Right? > > They’re OK. And any ad claiming “this one weird trick” to solve a common problem, those are totally legit, but skip everything else. ---
**Author:** ![seodoa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@seodoa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seodoa)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/35 "2014-06-13T04:18:47Z")
> [@turtlescanfly](#): > > And any ad claiming “this one weird trick” to solve a common problem, those are totally legit, but skip everything else. I always click to learn more about those poor people unfairly hated by plastic surgeons/trainers/dermatologists/ducks. ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2014, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/36 "2014-06-14T13:42:42Z")
I have this one weird trick to finding out all the other weird tricks without paying for them. Those other weird trick people hate me! ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/37 "2014-06-16T03:13:11Z")
> [@Green\_Bean](#): > > 36 Mind-Blowing Pictures of Washed-Up Rappers! I used to spend a decent amount of time around rappers. Some of them, yeah, they could use a good washing up. A change of clothing wouldn’t hurt either. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/38 "2014-06-16T13:00:55Z")
> [@Daylate](#): > > How can I prevent advertisements from constantly appearing on these > message boards. They cover up the right third of the screen, and are > impossible to remove. The reason that this submittal is truncated > on the right is that the remainder of the screen is covered by the > advertisement. The title of the ad, BTW is “Hot Deals!” This is com- > pletely destroying usage of the SD. Any updates? Did trying anything from **Crazyhorse’s** link help? ---
**Author:** ![AaronX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7bcc69/32.png) [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/39 "2014-06-17T03:58:42Z")
> [@epbrown01](#): > > There doesn’t seem to be an iPad equivalent of Adblock. Since the site turned ads back on, it’s been unusable with Chrome - as soon as the page loads, a pop-up for a game or app yanks me away to iTunes to purchase it. And that’s with pop-ups turned off. This is a big issue with ads on iOS. I’ve posted a thread on it. I recently found a solution - in Settings, General, Restrictions, restrict the iTunes Store. ---
**Author:** ![Kenm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc79bd/32.png) [@Kenm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kenm)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595/40 "2014-06-18T04:16:53Z")
> [@epbrown01](#): > > There doesn’t seem to be an iPad equivalent of Adblock. Check out [**this post**](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=17374667&postcount=144) I made about the iCab browser. I used it 15 or 20 years ago on my desktop machine when it was the only browser I knew of that would block ads. Then the first Adblock came along for Netscape, which morphed into Firefox and Adblock Plus, and which was far easier. Now iCab for the iPad uses Adblock Plus. You can also change iCab’s identity to any number of desktop browsers, which turns off a slew of iPad popups, and it has a switch to turn on automatic enlargement of type. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595.md?page=3)