What's up with the anti-adblock popup

[Ondrashek06]

Let's be honest - GBATemp ads didn't really work much for me on my tablet. All that was always displayed for me was a blank rectangle between random stuff with the provider's logo.

So I've resorted to using an adblocking DNS. No, I cannot whitelist websites unlike with a traditional PC adblocker, no, it isn't specifically for GBATemp - it's because Google has suddenly decided that I need testosterone pills and won't shut up about them on other websites.

So please, stop showing me the banner. You still won't get anything from me if I disable the DNS, or do the blank rectangles count towards ad impressions?

 

[Ondrashek06]

Well you do act like an entitled most of the time and people tend to not like people like that.

How am I entitled in this post? If ads were working properly, I could maybe understand that but GBATemp is not losing money right now.

 

[linuxares]

How am I entitled in this post? If ads were working properly, I could maybe understand that but GBATemp is not losing money right now.

So please, stop showing me the banner. You still won't get anything from me if I disable the DNS, or do the blank rectangles count towards ad impressions?

Very much the sound of someone entitled. The problem is on your end, not ours.

 

[Kioku]

Do you also run two anti-viruses?

Six, actually.

Post automatically merged: Apr 9, 2024

How am I entitled in this post? If ads were working properly, I could maybe understand that but GBATemp is not losing money right now.

It's such a non-issue that complaining about it takes more effort than just ignoring it.

 

[Ondrashek06]

I got it again, here it is.

 

[linuxares]

Then click the "Continue without supporting us" button then. Or disable your adblocker alt pay for an adfree experience.

 

[RedColoredStars]

Six, actually.

What? Why in the would would you do that? I can't imagine the performance hit running multiple anti-virus and adblocking apps at the same time. People seriously do this? Or was that a prime example of sarcasm not working well online?

uBlock Origin alone here. Zero ads and zero anti-adblock popup.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

@Ondrashek06 That's not even a real anti-adblock locking someone out. Just a polite reminder that servers have to be paid somehow.
DNS based blocking is almost guaranteed to trip scripts which verify that all desired elements have been delivered. Dedicated adblockers or even script blockers can filter better.
But I still failed when trying to trigger this one in an empty browser profile. Maybe it takes some time?
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You know... If all, or at least many, active users would be willing to pay a little all the ads weren't necessary.

 

[SylverReZ]

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I got it again, here it is.

This is exactly the sort of thing YouTube was trying to achieve. Have you considered of using Firefox instead of Chrome?

 

[Kioku]

@Ondrashek06 That's not even a real anti-adblock locking someone out. Just a polite reminder that servers have to be paid somehow.
DNS based blocking is almost guaranteed to trip scripts which verify that all desired elements have been delivered. Dedicated adblockers or even script blockers can filter better.
But I still failed when trying to trigger this one in an empty browser profile. Maybe it takes some time?
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You know... If all, or at least many, active users would be willing to pay a little all the ads weren't necessary.

Thanks for the reminder..

 

[Ondrashek06]

Then click the "Continue without supporting us" button then. Or disable your adblocker alt pay for an adfree experience.

I still need 2000 more GBATemp Experience to be able to get a month.

 

[linuxares]

I still need 2000 more GBATemp Experience to be able to get a month.

Use your wallet is another way? Data and hosting isn't free

 

[AndorfRequissa]

man gbatemp is going down the gutter with this stupid ad pop up. shame that whoever is in charge of this website is putting this crap on the site. makes gbatemp alot more annoying to check out throughout the week.

guess they dont want page clicks or consitstent users.

utter shame to the person who coded this in.

 

[shaunj66]

man gbatemp is going down the gutter with this stupid ad pop up. shame that whoever is in charge of this website is putting this crap on the site. makes gbatemp alot more annoying to check out throughout the week.

guess they dont want page clicks or consitstent users.

utter shame to the person who coded this in.

FYI our ad network has implemented this without our consent.

We are currently debating our options.

 

[AndorfRequissa]

FYI our ad network has implemented this without our consent.

We are currently debating our options.

thanks for the explanation. not gbatemps fault then hopefully u guys can figure something out. great site and i understand the need for revenue to keep a site going. ill keep my fingers crossed u find a way that doesnt hurt gbatemps funding.