Jan 1, 2018, 1:49 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
NOTE: the 2019 thread can be found here.
PLEASE POST SCREENSHOTS of the FULL SCREEN and report your DEVICE TYPE, OPERATING SYSTEM, BROWSER TYPE AND VERSIONS, and COUNTRY where you are browsing from in your post.This thread is strictly for the reporting of disruptive ads, including unwanted popups, page hijscks, malware attempts, etc. related to ad content on your MOBILE devicePlease refrain from discussion or speculation about technical issues if they are not reports as specified here.
We understand disruptive advertisements lessen the enjoyment of your FlyerTalk browsing experience. Please post all disruptive advertisement reports here; your full report (see above) will assist Internet Brands / FlyerTalk in handling these expeditiously. Admin / Tech attempts to respond to all reports speedily, but eliminating problem adverts may require communication with advertisements suppliers or devising technical solutions that may require time. (Internet Brands operates during customary and usual work hours on the U. S. West Coast; holidays, weekends, etc. are observed.)
To see how to include a screen shot in your post, once you have taken the screen shot follow the instructions "Inserting a photo or image from your device into a post:" in the first post in the thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/techn...mage-post.html
NOTE: Internet Brands and FlyerTalk discourage the use of software that modifies your FlyerTalk browsing experience (e.g. ad blocking software). IB / FT declines all responsibility for the use of such software and can not provide support or assistance if such software is used. As well, we remind you IB / FT can only provide FlyerTalk free to members because of the financial support of advertisers; using ad blockers denies IB / FT income that would normally pay for your free community membership and browsing experience..
Posts advocating, suggesting, or recommending use of ad blocking etc. software will be summarily deleted.
Link to Archive of 2017 posts
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ARCHIVE: Report Disruptive 2018 Ads on Mobile Device & Screen Shots
Jan 11, 2018, 11:57 pm
#31
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, 1MM
Posts: 3,781
I don’t know how the whole internet ad process works but it seems unlikely that FT is getting paid for these. They’re scams, not real ads.
Jan 11, 2018, 11:57 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
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Jan 12, 2018, 2:00 am
#34
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
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Posts: 8,242
Only seems to affect iOS users?
Jan 12, 2018, 2:11 am
#35
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sonoma CA
Programs: DL DM&MM, DL KMwannabe, HH, AA, TG,
Posts: 1,257
OP
Blocking pop ups and cookies seems to be working.
Blocking pop ups and cookies seems to be working.
It’s hard to imagine that FT would accept ads which pop up and put you off of flyertalk :-)
Jan 12, 2018, 2:57 am
#36
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Look up - On a ✈ DELTA ✈ jet NOW!
Programs: Blogger & Delta Diamond Medallion Million Miler
Posts: 4,174
Flat - Out - WRONG!
The problem is IB = FlyerTalk is not spending the money to block ads with malware = spyware.
BoardingArea had this issue about a year and a half ago and Randy P. spent tons to get it cleaned up for good. I took all BA ads down on my blog for a few months until it was 100% fixed.
The issue is not only on iOS but on Android as well. I now only use FT on my PC with full ad blocking as only safe way to use this site!
The problem is IB = FlyerTalk is not spending the money to block ads with malware = spyware.
BoardingArea had this issue about a year and a half ago and Randy P. spent tons to get it cleaned up for good. I took all BA ads down on my blog for a few months until it was 100% fixed.
The issue is not only on iOS but on Android as well. I now only use FT on my PC with full ad blocking as only safe way to use this site!
Jan 12, 2018, 3:24 am
#37
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
Same adds on my iPhone as well... FT is basically unusable on my mobile device... very very disappointing... will have to look into what I need to do but this is the sort of user experience that drives people away... maybe disable mobile ads for a bit while y'all are trying to get this sorted out and then gradually re-enable them?
FDW
FDW
Jan 12, 2018, 3:43 am
#38
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 623
Jan 12, 2018, 4:08 am
#39
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,173
The best 99 cents I ever spent! I bought an app called Crystal for my iPhone and now I can finally read flyertalk uninterrupted.
Last edited by sydneyracquelle; Jan 12, 2018 at 4:30 am
Jan 12, 2018, 4:25 am
#40
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Morris County, NJ
Programs: UA 1K/*G, Avis Pres, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,305
iPhone X
iOS 11.2.2 (latest public release)
Safari browser
FlyerTalk completely unusable, logged in or logged out. Getting this redirect every single time I open an FT page.
I am going to do one more "Website Data" full delete - and that will be it. I'll stop coming to Flyertalk before I keep dealing with this nonsense. You folks need to either disable ads temporarily or find a solution but I'm not going to keep letting these malicious ads write their junk all over my browser data. This is unacceptable and telling us that you "hope to have a solution in the new year" isn't good enough, frankly.
I like FlyerTalk enough that I'd pay for a (reasonable) subscription to disable ads permanently. Please consider this option.
iOS 11.2.2 (latest public release)
Safari browser
FlyerTalk completely unusable, logged in or logged out. Getting this redirect every single time I open an FT page.
I am going to do one more "Website Data" full delete - and that will be it. I'll stop coming to Flyertalk before I keep dealing with this nonsense. You folks need to either disable ads temporarily or find a solution but I'm not going to keep letting these malicious ads write their junk all over my browser data. This is unacceptable and telling us that you "hope to have a solution in the new year" isn't good enough, frankly.
I like FlyerTalk enough that I'd pay for a (reasonable) subscription to disable ads permanently. Please consider this option.
Jan 12, 2018, 4:38 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Formerly at PIT, now planted near MSP.
Programs: No flights since April 2019 (Medical Issues). Lost all my status.
Posts: 1,483
Jan 12, 2018, 4:42 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: BA - Blue > Bronze > Silver > Bronze > Blue
Posts: 6,812
Similarly, while recently being affected by these ads every so often, on opening flyertalk today in Safari one in loading 10-15 seconds after loading the site, on each an every occasion, rendering it completely unusable
A forum similarly affected for me, with the same ads, is efestivals
A forum similarly affected for me, with the same ads, is efestivals
Last edited by Cap'n Benj; Jan 12, 2018 at 5:33 am
Jan 12, 2018, 4:43 am
#43
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: RDU
Programs: DL DM, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Platinum, etc etc etc
Posts: 2,341
Jan 12, 2018, 4:43 am
#44
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: RDU
Programs: DL DM, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Platinum, etc etc etc
Posts: 2,341
Jan 12, 2018, 4:43 am
#45
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
Programs: Million Miles achieved | 2017 Delta Platinum, United NADA, Global Entry, PreCheck, NEXUS
Posts: 1,295
I’ve used the Norton Ad Blocker on my iPad for over a year. It works well for me. I got a message or two from Flyertalk asking me not to use and respectfully replied. I also find that using the ad blocker alleviates the problem of ads that reformatted thank distorted the pages. Much better.
