Can we talk a minute - Page 6

Callaway SC630 · 04-21-2021, 02:08 PM

This helps most people.

In the settings, you should scroll down and then open Google. Then hit ads and then you can opt out.

PCs are usually the same.

UnknownJinX · 04-21-2021, 02:24 PM

The way I see it, either get rid of them and just ask people to turn adblockers off for the less agressive ads, or we will just turn adblockers on for everything.

The choice should be pretty apparent.

90503 · 04-21-2021, 02:39 PM

All that ad-blockers produce are pop-ups that say "We see you are using an ad-blocker...if you want to continue, etc...." lol

I click on the tab for ad choices, or whatever it is, and click the box that says "Ad was inappropriate"...That seems to tamp them down for a while....good luck.

ember1205 · 04-21-2021, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callaway SC630

This helps most people.

In the settings, you should scroll down and then open Google. Then hit ads and then you can opt out.

PCs are usually the same.

Huh? Settings of what? No clue what you're referring to here.

Callaway SC630 · 04-21-2021, 03:11 PM

On my phone or my tablet, I go to the settings icon. I tap it and then scroll down to Google. I tap Google and then scroll down to see the word ads. I then have a toggle switch to turn them off.

ember1205 · 04-21-2021, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callaway SC630

On my phone or my tablet, I go to the settings icon. I tap it and then scroll down to Google. I tap Google and then scroll down to see the word ads. I then have a toggle switch to turn them off.

Ah. That's an operating system level control that doesn't translate to Windows / Mac. I believe it will tie in with settings for Chrome, though, and that may flow over. But, it only pertains to using a specific personalization ID for determining which ads to show you.

Callaway SC630 · 04-21-2021, 03:20 PM

OK, but it works for me.

UnknownJinX · 04-21-2021, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90503

All that ad-blockers produce are pop-ups that say "We see you are using an ad-blocker...if you want to continue, etc...." lol

I click on the tab for ad choices, or whatever it is, and click the box that says "Ad was inappropriate"...That seems to tamp them down for a while....good luck.

That will just kill the traffic.

I am fine with those notifications if the ads are non-aggressive, like banners. They have to pay the bills, but the full-page stuff is way overdoing it.

6spdhyperblue · 04-24-2021, 07:18 AM

Getting greedy

KindaOrange · 04-29-2021, 10:41 AM

Agreeee

MR's 2SS · 04-29-2021, 09:53 PM

Yes I agree it needs to go. I thought I was the only one. It pisses me off every time. I dont even glance at whatever it is and would never spend one cent supporting such an intrusion. I have visited many of the normal add sites and they dont bother me one bit.
I will lose interest in the site if it keeps frustrating me.
Ditch the pop ups.

2SS Capt · 04-29-2021, 11:51 PM

I'll bring it up again, went through something similar 15 years ago on an Aviation forum, advertising went way overboard... Started a member supported site ($10 per YEAR) and absolutely no advertising... Has been very successful for the past 15 years (next month is our 15th anniversary), members love it...

I offered to do the same for a Camaro forum but the initial response seemed luke warm... I've already registered 2 domain names (one for the 6th gen and one of the 5th gen Camaros) and would be willing to build it if there is enough interest, just not going to waste my time if no one is interested... For me, I'd much rather pay $10/YEAR to not deal with all the ads and other garbage, but need to make sure there is at least reasonable interest...

Speak up if interested...

jamala00 · 04-30-2021, 06:31 AM

The internet for me would not be useable without AdBlock. I'd pay $10/month to have a site without Ads for Harley and for the Camaro. That being said, I'd still use AdBlock for everything else. Honestly not sure how anyone browses the internet without it.

ember1205 · 04-30-2021, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I'll bring it up again, went through something similar 15 years ago on an Aviation forum, advertising went way overboard... Started a member supported site ($10 per YEAR) and absolutely no advertising... Has been very successful for the past 15 years (next month is our 15th anniversary), members love it...

I offered to do the same for a Camaro forum but the initial response seemed luke warm... I've already registered 2 domain names (one for the 6th gen and one of the 5th gen Camaros) and would be willing to build it if there is enough interest, just not going to waste my time if no one is interested... For me, I'd much rather pay $10/YEAR to not deal with all the ads and other garbage, but need to make sure there is at least reasonable interest...

Speak up if interested...

The detracting piece of all of that, for me, is that there are supposedly only a couple of years left for the car. Then what?

04-21-2021, 02:08 PM	#71
Callaway SC630 Drives: 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 332	This helps most people. In the settings, you should scroll down and then open Google. Then hit ads and then you can opt out. PCs are usually the same. __________________ 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 - MN6 1SS Satin Steel Gray 2019 Callaway Corvette SC757 - MN7 1LZ Elkhart Lake Blue

04-21-2021, 02:24 PM	#72
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	The way I see it, either get rid of them and just ask people to turn adblockers off for the less agressive ads, or we will just turn adblockers on for everything. The choice should be pretty apparent. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

04-21-2021, 03:11 PM	#75
Callaway SC630 Drives: 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 332	On my phone or my tablet, I go to the settings icon. I tap it and then scroll down to Google. I tap Google and then scroll down to see the word ads. I then have a toggle switch to turn them off. __________________ 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 - MN6 1SS Satin Steel Gray 2019 Callaway Corvette SC757 - MN7 1LZ Elkhart Lake Blue

04-21-2021, 03:20 PM	#77
Callaway SC630 Drives: 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 332	OK, but it works for me. __________________ 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 - MN6 1SS Satin Steel Gray 2019 Callaway Corvette SC757 - MN7 1LZ Elkhart Lake Blue

04-24-2021, 07:18 AM	#79
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,786	Getting greedy __________________

04-21-2021, 02:39 PM	#73
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,564	All that ad-blockers produce are pop-ups that say "We see you are using an ad-blocker...if you want to continue, etc...." lol I click on the tab for ad choices, or whatever it is, and click the box that says "Ad was inappropriate"...That seems to tamp them down for a while....good luck.

04-29-2021, 10:41 AM	#80
KindaOrange Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 168	Agreeee

04-29-2021, 09:53 PM	#81
MR's 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS Vert/M6/F250 SD Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Jersey Posts: 383	Yes I agree it needs to go. I thought I was the only one. It pisses me off every time. I dont even glance at whatever it is and would never spend one cent supporting such an intrusion. I have visited many of the normal add sites and they dont bother me one bit. I will lose interest in the site if it keeps frustrating me. Ditch the pop ups. __________________

04-29-2021, 11:51 PM	#82
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,686	I'll bring it up again, went through something similar 15 years ago on an Aviation forum, advertising went way overboard... Started a member supported site ($10 per YEAR) and absolutely no advertising... Has been very successful for the past 15 years (next month is our 15th anniversary), members love it... I offered to do the same for a Camaro forum but the initial response seemed luke warm... I've already registered 2 domain names (one for the 6th gen and one of the 5th gen Camaros) and would be willing to build it if there is enough interest, just not going to waste my time if no one is interested... For me, I'd much rather pay $10/YEAR to not deal with all the ads and other garbage, but need to make sure there is at least reasonable interest... Speak up if interested... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *After delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF-Full Front & Rockers, 35% Tint, CeramicPro coated, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Plug Wires, Mamo V3 Ported TB *Left: My "fun" ride (455 HP). Right: My "work" ride (52,000 HP): a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph. BOTH AWESOME to operate...*

04-30-2021, 06:31 AM	#83
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,623	The internet for me would not be useable without AdBlock. I'd pay $10/month to have a site without Ads for Harley and for the Camaro. That being said, I'd still use AdBlock for everything else. Honestly not sure how anyone browses the internet without it.

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