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IMO, if I downloaded something that is supposed to block the ads, I don't want the damn ads. I've not used ABP in a while but I'd be pretty pissed if it starte

IMO, if I downloaded something that is supposed to block the ads, I don't want the damn ads. I've not used ABP in a while but I'd be pretty pissed if it started loading ads again just because the people had paid for it. They had to figure out some way to make money, though, I guess.

sarciszewski 11y ago
Use uBlock. Unlike ABP, it doesn't have a whitelist of "acceptable ads" a.k.a. companies that paid them.
copsarebastards 11y ago
I think you are asked upon installation whether you want to allow whitelisted ads (this was how it worked the last time I used Adblock, anyway; I use uBlock now). Some users want this because they see viewing ads as a way to support the "free" websites they use. You can find more information here: https://adblockplus.org/acceptable-ads https://adblockplus.org/acceptable-ads Copying from that page, the rules for ads to not be blocked include: 1. Static advertisements only (no animations, sounds or similar) 2. Preferably text only, no attention-grabbing images Ad placement: a. Ads should never obscure page content (e.g. require users to click a button to close the ad before viewing the page). b. For pages featuring a reading text ads should not be placed in the middle, where they interrupt the reading flow. However, they can be placed above the text content, below it or on the sides. The same applies to search results pages: paid search results cannot be mixed with organic results. c. When ads are placed above the content of a main page, they should not require the user to scroll down. The available vertical space is likely to be at least 700 pixels. Advertising should not occupy more than one-third of that height. Paid search results on search pages are allowed to occupy more space, but they should never outnumber organic results. d. When placed on the side ads should leave enough space for the main content. The available horizontal space can be expected to be at least 1000 pixels, and advertising should not occupy more than a third of that width. 3. Advertising should be clearly marked as such with the word "advertising" or its equivalent, and it should be distinguishable from page content, for instance via a border and/or different a background color. 4. Marking and placement requirements do not apply for hyperlinks with affiliate referrer IDs embedded in the content of the page. Additional criteria for hyperlinks with affiliate referrer IDs: a. Redirects originating from the hyperlink should not present any other webpage than the destination page. b. In texts, not more than 2 percent of the words can be hyperlinked for monetization purposes. c. Hyperlinks should not be formatted or behave differently than other links. d. Hyperlinks should not be misleading, in either content or placement. Personally, I never want to see ads, and I've always blocked all ads. But I can empathize with the people who are fine with seeing this kind of ad.
irl_zebra 11y ago
You can uncheck the "Allow some non-intrusive advertising" line on AdBlock. I don't mind some ads as I know people need to make money and I'll click if it's compelling. Just hate the large gif ads.

sarciszewski 11y ago

Use uBlock. Unlike ABP, it doesn't have a whitelist of "acceptable ads" a.k.a. companies that paid them.

copsarebastards 11y ago

I think you are asked upon installation whether you want to allow whitelisted ads (this was how it worked the last time I used Adblock, anyway; I use uBlock now). Some users want this because they see viewing ads as a way to support the "free" websites they use. You can find more information here: https://adblockplus.org/acceptable-ads https://adblockplus.org/acceptable-ads Copying from that page, the rules for ads to not be blocked include: 1. Static advertisements only (no animations, sounds or similar) 2. Preferably text only, no attention-grabbing images Ad placement: a. Ads should never obscure page content (e.g. require users to click a button to close the ad before viewing the page). b. For pages featuring a reading text ads should not be placed in the middle, where they interrupt the reading flow. However, they can be placed above the text content, below it or on the sides. The same applies to search results pages: paid search results cannot be mixed with organic results. c. When ads are placed above the content of a main page, they should not require the user to scroll down. The available vertical space is likely to be at least 700 pixels. Advertising should not occupy more than one-third of that height. Paid search results on search pages are allowed to occupy more space, but they should never outnumber organic results. d. When placed on the side ads should leave enough space for the main content. The available horizontal space can be expected to be at least 1000 pixels, and advertising should not occupy more than a third of that width. 3. Advertising should be clearly marked as such with the word "advertising" or its equivalent, and it should be distinguishable from page content, for instance via a border and/or different a background color. 4. Marking and placement requirements do not apply for hyperlinks with affiliate referrer IDs embedded in the content of the page. Additional criteria for hyperlinks with affiliate referrer IDs: a. Redirects originating from the hyperlink should not present any other webpage than the destination page. b. In texts, not more than 2 percent of the words can be hyperlinked for monetization purposes. c. Hyperlinks should not be formatted or behave differently than other links. d. Hyperlinks should not be misleading, in either content or placement. Personally, I never want to see ads, and I've always blocked all ads. But I can empathize with the people who are fine with seeing this kind of ad.

irl_zebra 11y ago

You can uncheck the "Allow some non-intrusive advertising" line on AdBlock. I don't mind some ads as I know people need to make money and I'll click if it's compelling. Just hate the large gif ads.