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Grins

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11. Agree!! But it's not just DU.

Sun Aug 18, 2024, 02:57 PM

Aug 2024

It’s on almost every site I frequent. Raw Story, Washington Post, NY Times, ESPN, you name it. Every click opens another ad window. Inundated with them!!!!! Worst case - on my iPhone.

Finally so pissed off I looked around for an AdBlocker, found one, installed it and - Ads stopped!

Only drawback is you have to pay for the blocker.

2nd drawback - some sites see that you are using a blocker and ask you unblock them if you want to read on. I just move on…

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Star member baby. Arthur_Frain Aug 2024 #1

The only problem is you have to constantly sign in. kerry-is-my-prez Aug 2024 #18

Interesting that you get kicked out & have to sign back in,,,, KarenS Aug 2024 #20

I visit on my iphone kerry-is-my-prez Aug 2024 #25

I occasionally have to sign back in on my iphone. ananda Aug 2024 #34

I have a Samsung Galaxy -- never have to sign in obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #56

The only time I need to sign in is when I clear the cache. magicarpet Aug 2024 #29

Oops,... Android phone. magicarpet Aug 2024 #31

Hmmm. I never have to log in on my Pixel (Android) pat_k Aug 2024 #33

That doesn't happen to me Emrys Aug 2024 #24

There is no box on my iPhone. Guess that's why. kerry-is-my-prez Aug 2024 #28

My iPhone displays a box to tick to keep me logged in. Just scroll down a little bit. Hekate Aug 2024 #32

That's my experience also. ananda Aug 2024 #36

Be sure you've checked the little box under your password when you sign in. sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #27

I Almost Never Have To Sign Back In ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #35

You might have accidentally put yourself on private browsing. marybourg Aug 2024 #43

Rarely do I have to sign in edisdead Aug 2024 #47

I rarely have to sign in. happens occasionally,, but very seldom msfiddlestix Aug 2024 #50

I have to sign in over and over also questionseverything Aug 2024 #51

I can leave and don't have to sign in... MiHale Aug 2024 #55

Another option is to download True Dough Aug 2024 #2

Why would you do that instead of donating a lousy $5 to keep DU running. Fla Dem Aug 2024 #23

See post #45 True Dough Aug 2024 #46

As much as you use the site? You can't moonscape Aug 2024 #44

Slow your roll with the lecture True Dough Aug 2024 #45

Buy a ticket, take the ride. KarenS Aug 2024 #3

If you pay even a dollar and become a star member poof no ads. Ever. catbyte Aug 2024 #4

I feel blessed this site is here ads or not but star membership Tribetime Aug 2024 #5

Star membership. Pay what you want. I think you could get it for $1, though I've always paid more. captain queeg Aug 2024 #6

I don't get them. cannabis_flower Aug 2024 #7

Yes, you are a star member spooky3 Aug 2024 #9

Yes, That's It ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #38

You can donate as little as you need to and become a Star Member. Think. Again. Aug 2024 #8

There's one thing here I always read. n/t rzemanfl Aug 2024 #10

Agree!! But it's not just DU. Grins Aug 2024 #11

Wish you would give the money North Shore Chicago Aug 2024 #12

I don't pay for an ad blocker, and it works just fine. mucholderthandirt Aug 2024 #42

I wonder if Ghostery (On Firefox) will slay them too? GreenWave Aug 2024 #13

pony up some bucks for DU Skittles Aug 2024 #14

The ads are out of control questionseverything Aug 2024 #15

Ad blockers are free. usonian Aug 2024 #17

Happily Delphinus Aug 2024 #37

November 1st At 2 pm ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #39

Ooh, Delphinus Aug 2024 #52

adblock helps WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2024 #16

I don't recall problems with pop-ups before B.See Aug 2024 #19

Been wondering at the 'just sayin' phrase and finally looked it up. Torchlight Aug 2024 #21

Post removed Post removed Aug 2024 #22

Fact learned everyday. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #49

A couple of bucks? Saves you from that ALBliberal Aug 2024 #26

I have no idea what you're talking about. But then, I bought a DU Star. I recommend it. Hekate Aug 2024 #30

DuckDuckGo - 0 pop ups Earthrise Aug 2024 #40

Me too, I love DuckDuckGo! 👍 nt Raine Aug 2024 #48

Same ellemb Aug 2024 #54

Hard to Use Jazz Jon Aug 2024 #41

Buy a freaking star. I've heard a dollar'll do it. marble falls Aug 2024 #57

Buy a star or use Opera, but a star will cover you on all browsers. --nt CrispyQ Aug 2024 #53