Ads crippling utility of FT
May 8, 2018 | 4:46 pm
#1
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Ads crippling utility of FT
The ads are massively slowing down FT, even with high-speed hard-wired internet. Wifi is a miserable experience. Also seem to introduce a security issue as well, as I can't even access FT anymore from work computers that have a slightly more sensitive firewall. This is not good for the users. Who's making all the money from this ridiculous crunch of ads anyway?
May 8, 2018 | 6:31 pm
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I hear your frustration. I wish I could be helpful. I can't. Given that this is all in the hands of Internet Brands, I am going to move your post to the tech issues forum that they monitor.
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May 15, 2018 | 3:22 pm
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Yeah, I had to disable uBlock.
Way to continue to be a dumpster fire, IB. The reason why I block your ads is because I know that that $1000 Amazon gift card offer that hijacks my browser when I browse flyertalk.com without blockers is a scam. I don't trust your ads because obviously you don't do much quality control.
Way to continue to be a dumpster fire, IB. The reason why I block your ads is because I know that that $1000 Amazon gift card offer that hijacks my browser when I browse flyertalk.com without blockers is a scam. I don't trust your ads because obviously you don't do much quality control.
May 15, 2018 | 3:26 pm
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Yeah, I had to disable uBlock.
Way to continue to be a dumpster fire, IB. The reason why I block your ads is because I know that that $1000 Amazon gift card offer that hijacks my browser when I browse flyertalk.com without blockers is a scam. I don't trust your ads because obviously you don't do much quality control.
Way to continue to be a dumpster fire, IB. The reason why I block your ads is because I know that that $1000 Amazon gift card offer that hijacks my browser when I browse flyertalk.com without blockers is a scam. I don't trust your ads because obviously you don't do much quality control.
May 16, 2018 | 12:56 am
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If it means no ads I would pay. I understand the need for ads, but when they get too intrusive on sites I just don't bother any longer. I find them particularly irritating here.
May 21, 2018 | 10:39 am
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