Originally Posted by
chrismk
It's more to do with the type of ads now. More videos that have sound.
Others that can hide or decrease functionality on certain devices.
Most people wouldn't object to them if they weren't overly intrusive - and they have become so.
Yep, it's getting out of control. I just viewed another couple of other forums on Safari on my iPad and it was crazy; ads everywhere. Up until now I haven't been too bothered on my iOS devices, but this pushed me over the edge and I immediately searched for a blocker. The ....... Browser app is now installed on my iPhone and iPad (it was £3.99 I think).
Talk about killing the goose that laid the golden eggs...