How DL is enhancing my appreciation of ad blockers.
Sep 3, 2017, 11:19 am
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How DL is enhancing my appreciation of ad blockers.
A day or so ago, I went onto DL.dum to see if it was practicable to fly from PHL to PIT.
As additional background, there are only two web sites that I routinely visit which have been able to defeat my ad blocker.
For some time now, each time I visit either of those two web sites, I have been bombarded with DL ads.
But... it gets better. Since my inquiry about a PHL-PIT itinerary, the ads (up to three per page simultaneously) now contain content like:
(Just kidding with the third, but the first two are real.)
No immediate harm done... just another example of marketers seeking to invade our privacy. And, a reminder of Orwell's omnipresent telescreens in 1984.
Thanks, DL. You have reinvigorated my search for an even better ad blocker.
As additional background, there are only two web sites that I routinely visit which have been able to defeat my ad blocker.
For some time now, each time I visit either of those two web sites, I have been bombarded with DL ads.
But... it gets better. Since my inquiry about a PHL-PIT itinerary, the ads (up to three per page simultaneously) now contain content like:
- "Fly With Us to Pittsburgh... See Today's Fares"
- "Almost There... Fly With Us to Pittsburgh"
- "Watch the watch. Watch the watch. Repeat after me... 'I will fly to Pittsburgh' "
(Just kidding with the third, but the first two are real.)
No immediate harm done... just another example of marketers seeking to invade our privacy. And, a reminder of Orwell's omnipresent telescreens in 1984.
Thanks, DL. You have reinvigorated my search for an even better ad blocker.
Sep 3, 2017, 12:41 pm
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You can thank PHD NYC who places their advertising.....feel free to complain to DL. Retargeting is some of the most annoying advertising out there.
Sep 3, 2017, 1:28 pm
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I'm not sure if we're supposed to be shocked by this news or what, but this is 100% standard practice for how web ads work. Basically it sounds like you're upset that Delta has a marketing department.
Sep 3, 2017, 1:52 pm
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I use a VPN with an Adblocker built in. 80 bucks for two years works great.
But Delta often errors out when visiting them with it, I think they block the ip address used by the VPN. I have to change servers a few times to find the perfect one that works with delta.
But Delta often errors out when visiting them with it, I think they block the ip address used by the VPN. I have to change servers a few times to find the perfect one that works with delta.
Sep 3, 2017, 2:12 pm
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Sep 3, 2017, 6:41 pm
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Sep 3, 2017, 6:53 pm
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Time was not unreasonable.
Remaining trade-off is the decision between cost and the goal of avoiding AA (the pseudo-airline formally know as USAir).
Sep 4, 2017, 2:11 am
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Sep 4, 2017, 6:35 am
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Thanks for reminding me. Just re-installed the latest version of Ad Block Plus for Chrome.
"The FlyerTalk team works very hard to keep the site free for you and provide the best possible content." Ahhhhhh peace and quiet from annoying ads here now.
"The FlyerTalk team works very hard to keep the site free for you and provide the best possible content." Ahhhhhh peace and quiet from annoying ads here now.
Sep 4, 2017, 7:13 am
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What VPN are you using?
Sep 4, 2017, 7:41 am
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From this thread page alone:
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
morpheus.flyertalk.5156.js
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
all.ib.travel.js
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
amzn_ads.js
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
184397-60862802928860.js
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
pubads_impl_147.js
Sep 4, 2017, 7:57 am
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Can you help us?
One easy way you could help us is by disabling your AdBlocker. The funding from our sponsors helps us invest back into FlyerTalk to improve your experience.
FlyerTalk is special to us, and we want to make it special for you too.
Thank you so much,
The FlyerTalk Team
Sep 4, 2017, 8:07 am
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