Ad Blocker Circumvented?

[DevilsLuck]

I logged on this morning to discover that the ads are taking up a huge amount of real estate, even with my ad blocker on? I have to scroll down a full page to get to the content. I notice that the same stack of ads appears twice, and under the second stack is the word "test".
I checked other sites, and my ad blocker works fine on them. What happened? Was the "test" successful?

[avator]

Mine still works as intended but then again.. I use Linux, Firefox and Badger.

[DevilsLuck]

Mine still works as intended but then again.. I use Linux, Firefox and Badger.

I mostly use my IPhone. The ads really weren’t to big a deal. But this morning... Wow! I wonder if using the black motif has anything to do with it?  I say that because at the top of the page I still see the old logo, not the new one people have been talking about...

[DevilsLuck]

Bam! And just like that; the double stack of ads has been removed. Thank you, whoever did that...

[Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58)]

I noticed the small scrolling ads (almost looks like place holders) moved from the bottom of the page to just above the content area on my laptop, but at least they are not huge and force me to scroll 2 screens down to read anything...

[DevilsLuck]

And... They’re back. Without the word “test” underneath the bottom stack. There’s really no need to have the same block of ads stacked on top of each other...

[RobertMcC]

And... They’re back. Without the word “test” underneath the bottom stack. There’s really no need to have the same block of ads stacked on top of each other...

Personally I think ads should be only at the top.. I turned off the ad blockers and the 3 times, one ad was displayed throughout the page. To me more than once is too desperate, and annoying. Plus its probably whats causing issues with the forum layout, and orientation of the page for some.  It probably be wiser to ditch the scrolling banner, and just put solid smaller banners. Then wouldn't have to worry about JAVA or shockwave, or whatever program that will view them.

[DevilsLuck]

Ads can be displayed both tastefully, and effectively; without assaulting ones eyeballs. The method demonstrated in the photo I provided meets neither of those qualities.

[RobertMcC]

Since I brought up the scrolling banner, I get the stop button, placed in an in convenience spot even with ad blocker on. It blocks some text.

[RichH]

Since I brought up the scrolling banner, I get the stop button, placed in an in convenience spot even with ad blocker on. It blocks some text.

if you have a script blocker disallow the code.jquery.com script and the ads will become stationary

[Motorhead]

On the HOME PC which uses Firefox and an Ad blocker ... Yet to see or deal with a single AD you folks are seeing .. I like that !!

[avator]

Same here Scott.

[DevilsLuck]

Mostly a mobile phone user here...

[avator]

I log on with my cell phone while at work an away from my desk. I get an ad at the top of the page and one at the bottom. Not annoying at all. I use Firefox alone on my phone.

[rdtricks]

When I logged on this morning, from my desktop, it was apparent something had changed with the website overnight.  Once again the scrolling ads are back just below the advertising banner.  For some reason I thought the scrolling ads would remain placed on the lower part of all pages?     

[RichH]

On the HOME PC which uses Firefox and an Ad blocker ... Yet to see or deal with a single AD you folks are seeing .. I like that !!

So are you saying these aren't showing on your screen? (These are "ads" and comtain hyperlinks) Not sure how as I run FF with no-script and only allow GTA.org script to run

[Tater]

On the HOME PC which uses Firefox and an Ad blocker ... Yet to see or deal with a single AD you folks are seeing .. I like that !!

So are you saying these aren't showing on your screen? (These are "ads" and comtain hyperlinks) Not sure how as I run FF with no-script and only allow GTA.org script to run

Win 10, Firefox and Adblock Plus here and I don't see any of them.

[steveoh]

Since the point of the ads is to generate revenue for the GTA and to send sponsors some desired customers. If you block those ads then sponsors don’t get a view or click, and the GTA gets no revenue, perhaps folks might consider making a donation. 

Taint nuffin free in this world.

[Motorhead]

On the HOME PC which uses Firefox and an Ad blocker ... Yet to see or deal with a single AD you folks are seeing .. I like that !!

So are you saying these aren't showing on your screen? (These are "ads" and comtain hyperlinks) Not sure how as I run FF with no-script and only allow GTA.org script to run

None of it ... i have threw the years contributed financially and certainly content wise.  I have no guilt not seeing the adds, know who most everyone is within the industry.  Like spam phones calls, don't call me I'll call you when needing something.

[avator]

Sponsors pay for the ad space whether some members choose to block or not. These ads do not sway who I choose to do business with. Good deals are generally posted in the Bargain Gate. These sponsors have no insight as to who is blocking ads... unless you've admitted it here, like I have.
The forum will also continue to have raffles and fun shoots to raise funds along with selling hats and shirts.
If you read in some of the other thread addressing such topic you'll note that it's been said that multiple PP donations also created tax issues.
If selling space for a few ads and banners keeps the lights on, so be it. I'm pretty sure the folks who pay for this space are well aware of ad blockers.