Not really related to the article, but big thumbs down to messing with the browser buttons. I scrolled down two articles and then had to hit 'back' about 5 time

Not really related to the article, but big thumbs down to messing with the browser buttons. I scrolled down two articles and then had to hit 'back' about 5 times to get off the page. I'd be interested to know who thinks this is good design or a good idea - does it get the site more ad impressions or something?