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Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:56 pm
by CalallenStang
Here's what just popped up on my computer when loading Ponyfans

http://news6insider.com/2009/FINANCE/in ... ?subid=734

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:06 am
by peruna11
pop up just now:

http://www.news33show.com/jobs/yahoo-hiring-you.html

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:08 am
by smupony94
me too

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:53 pm
by Junior
me three

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:20 pm
by expony18
i just keep getting this pop up
http://www.vodkasobieski.com/

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:26 pm
by smupony94
expony18 wrote:i just keep getting this pop up
http://www.vodkasobieski.com/

You would not complain if it was Padron

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:27 pm
by Phxfan
I get the vodka one too.

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:38 pm
by Insane_Pony_Posse
i'll be happy the day someone invents a "hover-ad" blocker that is practical to use,
i hear there are some "hover-ad" blockers available but they almost cause as much
pain as the hover-ads.

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:02 pm
by ALEX LIFESON
I've been getting bombed by adds everytime I log on too.

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:31 pm
by smu diamond m
I only get the pop-up ads occasionally. Use the latest firefox.

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:58 pm
by CalallenStang
smu diamond m wrote:I only get the pop-up ads occasionally. Use the latest firefox.


I get them only occasionally and I don't actually see the popup - the Chrome browser simply gives me a notification that a popup was blocked.

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:15 am
by peruna11
just now:
http://www.toptvbytes.com/index.aspx?pid=10090&SID=51323

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:34 am
by mathman
CalallenStang wrote:
smu diamond m wrote:I only get the pop-up ads occasionally. Use the latest firefox.


I get them only occasionally and I don't actually see the popup - the Chrome browser simply gives me a notification that a popup was blocked.

Same here. The Chrome browser is excellent at blocking most pop-ups.

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:02 pm
by peruna11
mathman wrote:
CalallenStang wrote:
smu diamond m wrote:I only get the pop-up ads occasionally. Use the latest firefox.


I get them only occasionally and I don't actually see the popup - the Chrome browser simply gives me a notification that a popup was blocked.

Same here. The Chrome browser is excellent at blocking most pop-ups.


chrome is awesome. catches the popups i have reported. so much better than ie

Re: Webbies...another pop-up ad scam thing

PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:58 pm
by Webmaster
This nuisance should now be taken care of. These may show up from time to time, so please continue to bring them to my attention personally [email protected] if you see another one.

It really irritates me when these intrude on the enjoyment of our readers. If you email me, I'll get notified on my iPhone immediately, so I can get working to correct it immediately. If you just post something on the forums, I might not see it until the evening.

Go Ponies!