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[thenewguy001]

Adblock Plus isn't enough. I also use flashblock. It lets you turn flash apps on at your discretion so you can see useful flash apps (like games) while blocking flash ads on the same page.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by thenewguy001

Adblock Plus isn't enough. I also use flashblock. It lets you turn flash apps on at your discretion so you can see useful flash apps (like games) while blocking flash ads on the same page.

Ad Block works perfectly fine.

Just right click on it and tell it to hide the frame.

[chrisk]

If I use a site (like HWC) I don't block ads on it. Its the major revenue generator for the site. I rarely click the ads but I have done it. The only exception to this would be an instance like this one where the ad is doing something ridiculous to my computer. But otherwise, it seems to be a bit of a slap in the face to the people who own a site to do this and promote it right on their forum, using their resources to do so.

[Dashock]

Originally Posted by chriskwarren

If I use a site (like HWC) I don't block ads on it. Its the major revenue generator for the site. I rarely click the ads but I have done it. The only exception to this would be an instance like this one where the ad is doing something ridiculous to my computer. But otherwise, it seems to be a bit of a slap in the face to the people who own a site to do this and promote it right on their forum, using their resources to do so.

Agreed the only reason i blocked it as it was taking up 77 percent of my cpu and ive already underclocked it to take as little of the cpu as it can since im folding to limit my energy usage. Otherwise i dont mind ads on a site it helps keep the site free.

[thenewguy001]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Ad Block works perfectly fine.

Just right click on it and tell it to hide the frame.

But you have to let it load before you block it with adblock. With flashblock, you don't even download it from the server unless you activate it manually.

[b1lk1]

I would like to see an option that we can enable, as long standing members, to completely block ALL advertisements since I do not come here with the need or desire to see ads.

[Jake_HT]

Originally Posted by b1lk1

I would like to see an option that we can enable, as long standing members, to completely block ALL advertisements since I do not come here with the need or desire to see ads.

I do not see ads on this site.

For sites like collegehumor.com (if anyone else goes there) adblockplus is a must... that place gets crazy

[FiXT]

Originally Posted by b1lk1

I would like to see an option that we can enable, as long standing members, to completely block ALL advertisements since I do not come here with the need or desire to see ads.

And I would like web servers that don't require electricity or maintenance.
Your bombarded by 2 ads at most, and at least they are generally relevant and provide good info, unlike some ridiculous google ads on most sites
If you can't handle it... maybe the internet isn't for you

[gingerbee]

Originally Posted by FiXT

And I would like web servers that don't require electricity or maintenance.
Your bombarded by 2 ads at most, and at least they are generally relevant and provide good info, unlike some ridiculous google ads on most sites
If you can't handle it... maybe the internet isn't for you

i myself have never had a problem with hwc ads it's how they make money to pay the bill so. and yes at least the ads are for computer crap well said

[LCB001]

I find HWC does a great job of keepng the Ad's from being intrusive and annoying, unlike some sites where you can't move your cursor without something popping up.

If we have to endure a few ad's to keep our site to it's present high standards I think it's well worth it.

I am very glad that the ad mentioned is being redone tho, it would slow down my SMP Folding and that is unforgiveable...:rtfm: