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This particular blocker is insidious - even blocks incognito. We noticed you're browsing in private or incognito mode. To continue reading this article, pl
by Donald 9y ago
This particular blocker is insidious - even blocks incognito.
We noticed you're browsing in private or incognito mode.
To continue reading this article, please exit incognito
mode
- ghostbrainalpha 9y agoWow. What would be the possible reason for blocking incognito? You still get the full ad experience? I can't support any company that is demanding that they not only serve their ads but also be allowed to track the visitor after.
- stevenkovar 9y agoRetargeting.
- wildcardww 9y agoIt says in the 'error' screen why they are blocking incognito.. so that they can accurately count how many articles you have read. Seems fair enough to me.
- lultimouomo 9y ago> Wow. What would be the possible reason for blocking incognito? This is what the blocking page reads: > Visitors are allowed 3 free articles per month (without a subscription), and private browsing prevents us from counting how many stories you've read.
- chias 9y agoThey explain this on the blocking page: ------------ Why we made this change Visitors are allowed 3 free articles per month (without a subscription), and private browsing prevents us from counting how many stories you've read. We hope you understand, and consider subscribing for unlimited online access. ----------- It's not about ads, it's about free access before a paywall.
- wincy 9y agoYeah but I mean, if the mechanism they're using relies on not using incognito, that means you should just be able to delete their cookies and keep getting access.
- pavel_lishin 9y agoHow is incognito mode detected?
- borplk 9y agoMaybe something like this: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2909367/can-you-determine-if-chrome-is-in-incognito-mode-via-a-script https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2909367/can-you-determin...
- LinuxBender 9y agoI could only suggest to stop using their site.