I realise FT has to generate revenue in order to survive and thrive. But, are ads with repetitive explosions of sound really necessary? I've only noticed their arrival in recent days, and they are annoying as all get-out, here or on any other site. So, I'd kindly like to drop a suggestion in the box - can we please lose them? Pretty please?

Also, on this page right now is one (without sound) for something called Bad Idea T-Shirts, which to anyone peering over my shoulder would look like a porn link. Not very classy, & borderline NSFW.

Yes, I'm well aware I can install various ad-blockers, but I've never felt the need until now, with ad content on FT moving way way off topic...

Thanks in advance

justakiwi