Dealing with annoying ads and pop-ups

electricnomad3 said:Here's one for everyone. 🤦🤦
Why would I even bother installing the same thing when everything's been working just fine without it up until now? Honestly, the mods should be the ones to get this sorted out.
Look, stop slamming at your keyboards just to look like you know what you're talking about. It’s totally counterproductive. Not everyone is rocking the same high-end phones you two are using, so an adblocker isn't going to fix everything for everyone.
Honestly, using Reddit on the app isn't nearly as smooth as just pulling up the site in a browser. It’s definitely not as easy to navigate for everyone.

Because websites run on ad revenue, and they aren't about to kill their profit margins just to make your browsing experience any smoother.

Sophia Thomas7 said:Because websites run on ad revenue, and they aren't about to kill their profit margins just to make your browsing experience any smoother.

Look, I get that much. It’s obvious. But what I don't get is why the moderators here are actually giving out advice on how to set up AdBlock or similar tools just so we can hide the ads. If that's the case, what's even the point of having ads in the first place?
Are we eventually going to reach a point where they won't let us onto Reddit until we disable our AdBlockers (which is already happening on some sites)?

If the owner of this Reddit doesn't seem concerned about us telling people how to navigate the site, then why are you making such a fuss about it? You're just obsessing over the same "what if this happens" scenarios again.
Use AdBlock if you want to, or don't—it’s entirely up to you. This advice is strictly for those who actually care about getting rid of ads. Nobody is forcing anyone to do anything here.

Matthew Castillo5 said:Look, I get that much. It’s obvious. But what I don't get is why the moderators here are actually giving out advice on how to set up AdBlock or similar tools just so we can hide the ads. If that's the case, what's even the point of having ads in the first place?
Are we eventually going to reach a point where they won't let us onto Reddit until we disable our AdBlockers (which is already happening on some sites)?

I think I know their goal—to cover every inch of a Reddit thread on a 27" monitor set vertically in 9:16 format. Just use uBlock Origin and call it a day.

I honestly feel as smooth as a freshly shaved face when I'm browsing without any ads getting in my way

Matthew Castillo5 said:Look, I get that much. It’s obvious. But what I don't get is why the moderators here are actually giving out advice on how to set up AdBlock or similar tools just so we can hide the ads. If that's the case, what's even the point of having ads in the first place?
Are we eventually going to reach a point where they won't let us onto Reddit until we disable our AdBlockers (which is already happening on some sites)?

You know there's always a way to bypass that with an adblocker anyway, right? 😬

Since those who don't even bother watching the ads feel the need to comment on them, it’s obvious they won't be defending them to the people who actually enjoy them. 😁

Casey Bennett said:Since those who don't even bother watching the ads feel the need to comment on them, it’s obvious they won't be defending them to the people who actually enjoy them. 😁

Look, I’m not critiquing the ads themselves—I can't even see them, so I have zero clue what kind of junk is popping up on this Reddit thread—I'm pointing out the sheer lack of logic surrounding them. Every single one of my posts here is strictly following the PŽK subforum guidelines: basically, how to make this platform better and more civilized. But honestly? It feels like a waste of breath. It seems to me—and again, this is just my impression, which might be totally off—that the people in charge are actually working to move us in the exact opposite direction.

Oh, really? And what exactly do you consider "positions of power"? It seems to me you’re mixing up apples and oranges here.
There is only one person holding any actual power, and that's the owner of this Reddit community. If he wanted to be petty, instead of fixing things, he could just set up rotating, flashing advertisements to run all night long. Maybe that's where his head is at, who knows. Personally, I have no idea, and frankly, neither does anyone else occupying those supposed "positions of power."

Those of us who spend every single day here know that the ads are the real issue, and we're all just trying to help other users find ways to deal with them. Whether the owner actually decides to do anything about it is entirely up to him.

On the flip side, some people act like the very individuals trying to assist them are their sworn enemies.
"Just install AdBlock," we say.
And they respond with, "No, because this and that, now make the site work exactly how I want or I'm leaving the forum!!1!"
Give me a break. Honestly, what is there left to say when it's clear nothing is getting through to them?

Then you have people like you—someone who doesn't even see the ads, yet feels this irresistible urge to "improve" the site based on a vision of something they aren't even experiencing. Is it constructive? Not even remotely.

Casey Bennett said:Oh, really? And what exactly do you consider "positions of power"? It seems to me you’re mixing up apples and oranges here.
There is only one person holding any actual power, and that's the owner of this Reddit community. If he wanted to be petty, instead of fixing things, he could just set up rotating, flashing advertisements to run all night long. Maybe that's where his head is at, who knows. Personally, I have no idea, and frankly, neither does anyone else occupying those supposed "positions of power."

Those of us who spend every single day here know that the ads are the real issue, and we're all just trying to help other users find ways to deal with them. Whether the owner actually decides to do anything about it is entirely up to him.

On the flip side, some people act like the very individuals trying to assist them are their sworn enemies.
"Just install AdBlock," we say.
And they respond with, "No, because this and that, now make the site work exactly how I want or I'm leaving the forum!!1!"
Give me a break. Honestly, what is there left to say when it's clear nothing is getting through to them?

Then you have people like you—someone who doesn't even see the ads, yet feels this irresistible urge to "improve" the site based on a vision of something they aren't even experiencing. Is it constructive? Not even remotely.

I only mix apples and oranges when I'm making a fruit salad. 😉

In my humble opinion, positions of power include everyone except the owner (Mr. Anderlon) and the admin staff—specifically the Administrator (purple), the Super-Moderators (red), and the Moderators (black). These are the folks who decide who gets to post where and who gets shut down. You might think it's trivial or boring, but for us "regular" users (the blue-gray crowd), they play a pretty significant role.

It would honestly make sense if at least one of those people had some sort of line to the owner, just to pass along the main grievances once in a while (like why a specific thread was started, or how certain aggressive ads are driving people away). Granted, the owner hangs out here himself; he even started a few threads a few months back. He could easily pop into this sub-forum once in a while, though I don't recall him ever actually posting here.

Casey Bennett said:Oh, really? And what exactly do you consider "positions of power"? It seems to me you’re mixing up apples and oranges here.
There is only one person holding any actual power, and that's the owner of this Reddit community. If he wanted to be petty, instead of fixing things, he could just set up rotating, flashing advertisements to run all night long. Maybe that's where his head is at, who knows. Personally, I have no idea, and frankly, neither does anyone else occupying those supposed "positions of power."

Those of us who spend every single day here know that the ads are the real issue, and we're all just trying to help other users find ways to deal with them. Whether the owner actually decides to do anything about it is entirely up to him.

On the flip side, some people act like the very individuals trying to assist them are their sworn enemies.
"Just install AdBlock," we say.
And they respond with, "No, because this and that, now make the site work exactly how I want or I'm leaving the forum!!1!"
Give me a break. Honestly, what is there left to say when it's clear nothing is getting through to them?

Then you have people like you—someone who doesn't even see the ads, yet feels this irresistible urge to "improve" the site based on a vision of something they aren't even experiencing. Is it constructive? Not even remotely.

I know that showing up here constantly probably gets on the nerves of the Admin, most of the moderators, and a good chunk of the user base, but my reasons for posting are never destructive, despite how much people love to label me.

I don't know who you think you're getting under the skin of, but honestly, you're starting to annoy those of us who are lucky enough to avoid your constant PŽK bombardment.

Matthew Castillo5 said:I only mix apples and oranges when I'm making a fruit salad. 😉

In my humble opinion, positions of power include everyone except the owner (Mr. Anderlon) and the admin staff—specifically the Administrator (purple), the Super-Moderators (red), and the Moderators (black). These are the folks who decide who gets to post where and who gets shut down. You might think it's trivial or boring, but for us "regular" users (the blue-gray crowd), they play a pretty significant role.

It would honestly make sense if at least one of those people had some sort of line to the owner, just to pass along the main grievances once in a while (like why a specific thread was started, or how certain aggressive ads are driving people away). Granted, the owner hangs out here himself; he even started a few threads a few months back. He could easily pop into this sub-forum once in a while, though I don't recall him ever actually posting here.

I know that showing up here constantly probably gets on the nerves of the Admin, most of the moderators, and a good chunk of the user base, but my reasons for posting are never destructive, despite how much people love to label me.

Honestly, you get under my skin across pretty much every thread I follow—and just so we’re clear, I’m not reporting you or complaining to the moderators. It’s simple: just install an AdBlocker on your desktop browser and use the Brave browser on your phone. Then the ads disappear. Is that really too much to ask? You’re acting like a total nuisance, and frankly, it feels a bit destructive to refuse to let others make their own judgments.👍

brightwolf48 said:Honestly, you get under my skin across pretty much every thread I follow—and just so we’re clear, I’m not reporting you or complaining to the moderators. It’s simple: just install an AdBlocker on your desktop browser and use the Brave browser on your phone. Then the ads disappear. Is that really too much to ask? You’re acting like a total nuisance, and frankly, it feels a bit destructive to refuse to let others make their own judgments.👍

You don't say?!? 😂

I’ve said it more than once already: I don't see any ads on this site. I have an AdBlocker installed, and when I’m browsing on my iPad or phone via Reddit, the ads aren't showing up there either. So, look, if you’re having trouble actually reading or—more importantly—understanding what’s being said, maybe just don't get snappy with me because you missed something or failed to grasp the point.

Now, when exactly and why did this somehow turn into a thread about me? Am I supposed to expect every single person on Reddit that I happen to annoy to start popping up here one by one just to take their shots? 🤔

Matthew Castillo5 said:You don't say?!? 😂

I’ve said it more than once already: I don't see any ads on this site. I have an AdBlocker installed, and when I’m browsing on my iPad or phone via Reddit, the ads aren't showing up there either. So, look, if you’re having trouble actually reading or—more importantly—understanding what’s being said, maybe just don't get snappy with me because you missed something or failed to grasp the point.

Now, when exactly and why did this somehow turn into a thread about me? Am I supposed to expect every single person on Reddit that I happen to annoy to start popping up here one by one just to take their shots? 🤔

It’s honestly pretty wild. You have someone who’s been abusing the PŽK for years just to push their own agenda—which was painfully obvious when they tried to hijack this entire thread—and then they actually have the nerve to challenge everyone else to start posting about their "contributions" to the subforum. 🤷

Jesus's, seriously, no matter what topic I click on, it somehow spirals into an off-topic mess by page three at the latest 🙄

ruggedcyclist56 said:Jesus's, seriously, no matter what topic I click on, it somehow spirals into an off-topic mess by page three at the latest 🙄

For crying out loud, can we please just get the institutions in this country to actually do their damn jobs? 🧐

When I log onto Reddit using my desktop—with a solid antivirus running and no annoying ads in sight—I honestly don't even notice them. It’s seamless. But the second I switch over to my phone? It’s a total disaster. The ads just keep popping up everywhere; I can barely see the actual content through the clutter. And don't even get me started on how many times I've ended up picking up malware just by browsing here. Why haven't you guys fixed the ad settings so they actually stay static instead of constantly jumping out at you?

Duba, Nice?

It’s almost funny—an efficient solution is constantly being laid out right in front of them, yet people seem determined to dodge it while still complaining they can't find an answer. I guess that's just how it goes.

Firefox + uBlock Origin — I guess it's worth a look, maybe. uBlock Origin—it’s probably the only thing keeping my browsing experience sane these days. It seems—if I'm reading this right—there aren't any ads at all.

coastaltiger72 said:When I log onto Reddit using my desktop—with a solid antivirus running and no annoying ads in sight—I honestly don't even notice them. It’s seamless. But the second I switch over to my phone? It’s a total disaster. The ads just keep popping up everywhere; I can barely see the actual content through the clutter. And don't even get me started on how many times I've ended up picking up malware just by browsing here. Why haven't you guys fixed the ad settings so they actually stay static instead of constantly jumping out at you?

Duba, Nice?

I guess you could say you've caught a virus on your phone—though, strictly speaking, you haven't actually picked up anything at all.

On Reddit, you could just use an adblocker browser.

Neither Dubai nor Nice can help you here. I'm assuming the content mods aren't the ones handling technical stuff or high-level business decisions.

That’s a question for the big boss.😁

coastaltiger72 said:When I log onto Reddit using my desktop—with a solid antivirus running and no annoying ads in sight—I honestly don't even notice them. It’s seamless. But the second I switch over to my phone? It’s a total disaster. The ads just keep popping up everywhere; I can barely see the actual content through the clutter. And don't even get me started on how many times I've ended up picking up malware just by browsing here. Why haven't you guys fixed the ad settings so they actually stay static instead of constantly jumping out at you?

Duba, Nice?

My picks: Brave, Firefox Focus, Reddit