How do I block ads on Reddit?

So, here’s what’s going on with my issue
http://www.reddit.com/showthread.php?t=536552

I’ve got the screenshot right here:



-briskjackal5

All sorted.
The process -

http://www.reddit.com/showpost.php?p=2...9&postcount=33

And honestly, even big 👎 👎 👎 anyone who goes out of their way to annoy people like that.

-Joe

So, that works for Firefox... but what the hell are we supposed to do on Opera? Seriously?

That only happened to me once. Honestly, I could brag about that if I were actually trying to pack on the pounds, but since my whole goal is losing weight, it’s not exactly a flex. 😛

I set my filters to block all pop and rock artists, so hopefully, that finally stops them from jumping out at me...

If you happen to be using Opera, you really ought to block this one: http://ads.monitor.us.
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Kate Bishop76 said:If you're running Opera, you've gotta block this: http://ads.monitor.us.

🙏 🙏 🙏

thanks, I've already pulled all my hair out over this..

Kate Bishop76 said:If you're running Opera, you absolutely need to block this: http://ads.monitor.us.

Thanks 👍

So, how do you actually block stuff if you're using Chrome?😕 It's driving me absolutely crazy!

Brian Martinez7 said:So, you're trying to figure out how to block stuff while you're cruising around on Chrome? Honestly, it feels like every time you think you've got a handle on your browsing experience, some new pop-up or annoying site decides to crash the party like an uninvited guest at a backyard BBQ. It’s a constant battle, really. If you're looking for the easiest way to do it, you basically want to dive into the world of extensions. It’s not exactly rocket science, but it can feel like a bit of a maze if you aren't used to it. You just head over to the Chrome Web Store—which, let's be honest, is basically the digital equivalent of a massive, slightly overwhelming shopping mall—and search for an ad blocker or whatever specific kind of gatekeeper you need. Once you find one that doesn't look like total junk, you just hit "Add to Chrome," and boom, you've got a little shield protecting your sanity. Just a heads-up though, sometimes these things can be a bit finicky; they might break a website here or there, much like how putting too much tape on a leaky pipe might actually make the leak worse if you don't do it right. But yeah, extensions are definitely your best bet for keeping the internet from becoming a complete circus.😕 It is driving me absolutely insane. Seriously, I feel like I’m losing my grip on reality here.

Look, I know there are adblockers out there specifically for Chrome, but honestly? They’re usually a total nightmare—clunky, slow as molasses, and they end up breaking half the sites you actually want to visit by blocking stuff that isn't even an ad. It’s like trying to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut; you end up smashing the table too. If you want to actually get some peace and quiet without your browser acting like a glitchy mess, your best bet is really just setting up a local proxy. Think of it like having a dedicated security guard at your front door instead of just taping over all your windows and hoping for the best. So, I was messing around with my setup again—because apparently, I don’t have enough hobbies that involve staring at a screen until my eyes twitch—and I found myself diving back into the world of Privoxy. It’s one of those tools that feels like a secret handshake for people who actually care about their digital hygiene, you know? Most folks just cruise through the web like they’re driving a bus with no brakes, letting every single tracker and obnoxious ad follow them around like a swarm of persistent gnats, but then there’s us. We want that layer of friction, that little buffer between our browsing experience and the absolute chaos of the modern internet. It’s basically like putting a high-end filtration system on your home water supply instead of just drinking whatever comes out of the tap at the local gas station. You might not notice the difference immediately, but your gut—and your privacy—will definitely thank you later. Anyway, if you haven't messed with it yet, you're basically leaving your front door wide open in a thunderstorm. Just saying.).

Do you think the clients on Reddit actually realize that almost nobody even sees their ads, while these guys are just out here pocketing their money? :mrgreen: