There was an episode of Now and Again where the main character Michael Wiseman fell into a catatonic state caused by a series of flashing lights. I think of that whenever I come across a web page that has that super annoying “WINNER” banner ad.
I did a search here about photosensitive epilepsy and found three threads. Here’s one of them.
I try to avoid web sites that I know carry that ad, but now and then I accidentally stumble across one and have to quickly avert my eyes while hitting the “back” button.
I’ve never suffered an epileptic seizure, but I do find myself feeling very weird and not well if I don’t look away quickly enough from that “WINNER” flashing ad.
If it was up to me I’d abolish those “WINNER” flashy ads.
That was one of the adds that prodded me to learn about the “Host” file on my comp. This site gives you some basic details on how to do it, but you can block any offending add or website from ever appearing on your screen.
Why anyone would buy a product or service from any company that uses such obnoxious methods to publicize themselves is beyond me.
FWIW you can block annoying popups and banner ads by using Norton Internet Security. (Buy it from Symantec only, not any of the spammers.) (Duh.) There may be other products that do it too.
FWIW you can block annoying popups and banner ads by using Norton Internet Security. (Buy it from Symantec only, not any of the spammers.) (Duh.) There may be other products that do it too.
mobo85, do kindly treat this with some level of seriousness, please?
I don’t get how advertising people are permitted to run an ad which could cause seizures in a portion of persons with epilepsy (as Cecil states, they often warn patrons before using strobe lights in a play). If a person (or their parents) realizes that they are unable to view certain flashing lights, a warning may suffice – but what do we do about people with epilepsy who are as yet undiagnosed? Are they being unwittingly exposed to possible seizure triggers via the internet, where there is no warning before the display of these ads?
IANA medical professional, I have no idea how this works, but is it a severe danger that could trigger epileptic seizures for some?
Well, this being the United States of America, aka Proud Home Of The Absurdly Insane And Pointless Lawsuit, I have no doubt that someone will sue for something like $2.6 billion in punitive damages.