momofkhm Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 So first it was pop-ups. Then we got pop-up blockers. The under pops - where you find the ad when you close the window. The ads before videos. Ok I don't like it, but at least I can kill it in like 5-10 seconds. I don't have to watch the whole thing. But these news ones where there is a video window ad and the video just starts playing. Oy! I tend to open several windows at once and then go look at them one at a time. Then my computer starts making noise - where is it coming from!? I have to go through 3 or 4 windows before I find it. And usually my volume is down low enough that I can hear it but not understand it. So it's not an effective advertising technique anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Agreed. I hate this too. I'm always startled when the talking begins. I also dislike blogs that have music playing in the background. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Agreed. I hate this too. I'm always startled when the talking begins. I also dislike blogs that have music playing in the background. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: on both counts. I expect annoyance from corporations, so I just grumble about the ads. But I can't figure out why anyone would put music on their blog. Silence is golden, people. And if I don't want quiet, I want to pick FOR MYSELF what I'm listening to while I read your stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yep, totally annoys me too. And I've never signed up or purchased anything as a result of pop-ups, sidebar ads, etc. But they apparently do work, or businesses wouldn't keep using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yup. Totally annoying. And then the video you actually wanted to watch is over and you can't get back to it, because it started playing as soon as you opened the page even though you didn't tell it to start playing? AND How about when you research something and purchase it, and then you get sidebar ads for that item for the next two weeks?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Agreed. I hate this too. I'm always startled when the talking begins. I also dislike blogs that have music playing in the background. :tongue_smilie: I don't frequent blogs that have music playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 My kids have virtually fixed my internet stresses by convincing me to switch over to Google Chrome (free!) browser (from Internet Explorer) and showing me how to add the AdBlock and AdBlock Plus (FREE!) extensions. It takes all of 3 minutes to install Chrome and add the extensions, and another 20 seconds to import all your IE favorites to your Chrome browser. It blocks all ads, and I have never seen a pop-up again! If I had a nickle for every Netflix pop-up I've closed in IE!! (I keep wanting to scream that I ALREADY HAVE NETFLIX! Can't you use my cookies to not bother advertising to me!) Anyway, I suggest getting some smart teenager to show you how to do the above steps. You'll be sooo much happier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 AND How about when you research something and purchase it, and then you get sidebar ads for that item for the next two weeks?!?! Right! And what you purchased was a gift for your kid. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I don't like the "flat" popups that show up and take up most of the screen and then you have to search all over for how to close it. Sometimes I have to relaunch the page to get rid of it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 So first it was pop-ups. Then we got pop-up blockers. The under pops - where you find the ad when you close the window. The ads before videos. Ok I don't like it, but at least I can kill it in like 5-10 seconds. I don't have to watch the whole thing. But these news ones where there is a video window ad and the video just starts playing. Oy! I tend to open several windows at once and then go look at them one at a time. Then my computer starts making noise - where is it coming from!? I have to go through 3 or 4 windows before I find it. And usually my volume is down low enough that I can hear it but not understand it. So it's not an effective advertising technique anyway. me too! I hate that, especially when they bury it *somewhere* on a long page. Why can't they ask you if you want it or not because it's not always ads anyway. I've all but left weather.com because they do this and it's SO annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I also dislike blogs that have music playing in the background. :tongue_smilie: I hate that. I quickly leave a blog that does that, and I don't return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Agreed. I hate this too. I'm always startled when the talking begins. I also dislike blogs that have music playing in the background. :tongue_smilie: I hate that. I quickly leave a blog that does that, and I don't return. yup me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I hate internet noise, which is why I keep the sound on my computer muted. If I want to watch or listen to something, I turn on the volume and then mute it again when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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