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23. Some ads deposit malware. Not taking a chance.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] SecularMotion Oct 2015 OP

They have been shady for a while...... spixxen Oct 2015 #1

I have a question matt819 Oct 2015 #2

Here's a comparison SecularMotion Oct 2015 #4

Yep, uBlock works extremely well and IMO is far better than Adblock. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #3

I always learn something on DU every day. Thank you. CurtEastPoint Oct 2015 #6

Cats rule! No doubt created by a feline! LOL! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #17

Yes!! CurtEastPoint Oct 2015 #27

Thanks itsrobert Oct 2015 #9

LOL! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #16

Don't make me block you matt819 Oct 2015 #55

I just installed it. Nedsdag Oct 2015 #19

I was amazed at how slick and clean the install was. I've never had to touch anything in uBlock. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #20

Thanks. Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #24

That's why I asked the question above matt819 Oct 2015 #56

Thanks for the link. . . Journeyman Oct 2015 #26

When Ghostery stopped working with Seamonkey, I switched to uBlock. -none Oct 2015 #34

Same reason I went to Chromium.... dixiegrrrrl Oct 2015 #46

I've been using uBlock and uMatrix also erronis Oct 2015 #40

Thanks, I just added Privacy Badger! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #57

Or better yet, uBlock Origin. backscatter712 Oct 2015 #44

I wonder, how does uBlock Origin differ from uBlock. I just uninstalled uBlock RKP5637 Oct 2015 #59

Here's an explanation from ublock.org SecularMotion Oct 2015 #61

Thanks very much!!!!! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #62

Hard to tell which is the better choice going forward. SecularMotion Oct 2015 #65

Yep! Definitely!!! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #68

Interesting. I've been using Adblock Edge. eom cprise Oct 2015 #63

Thank you! Treant Oct 2015 #50

never understood why one blocks ad's PatrynXX Oct 2015 #5

I block because I don't need floating, Betty88 Oct 2015 #8

Because it takes up precious screen space. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #10

Some ads that you click on accident itsrobert Oct 2015 #13

Some ads deposit malware. Not taking a chance. CharlotteVale Oct 2015 #23

My screen, my broadband, my choice of content. Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #36

+100 - totally agree with your viewpoint. Weed out sites that florish on ad-clicks. erronis Oct 2015 #37

Sucks up network bandwidth. Between ads & Big Telcoms squeezing pipes then demanding more $$ Triana Oct 2015 #71

Those of us who donate to DU do not need a blocker here dixiegrrrrl Oct 2015 #72

Because otherwise, the computer keeps crashing and the hard disk is trashed Demeter Oct 2015 #73

This is what globalism does -- tells consumers its actions are none of our business. ancianita Oct 2015 #7

Wow, so much stuff in just a few words. I'll have to take time to digest, but... erronis Oct 2015 #41

Are you SURE the PTB can't shut down the Internet? That Adblock doesn't operate globally? ancianita Oct 2015 #43

This sucks. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #11

I just removed AdBlock and AdBlock Plus and installed uBlock as an extension. That RKP5637 Oct 2015 #18

Maybe try uBlock Origin. I had uBlock, but just switched to RKP5637 Oct 2015 #60

Thanks R, it will probably have to wait for the weekend, but I appreciate the tips! nt. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #64

I have been using AdBlock Plus for Firefox NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #12

The whole "mystery buyer" thing speaks volumes. Think I'm WestSeattle2 Oct 2015 #14

Same here, it's all getting weird. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2015 #58

Just run your on hardware firewall and local dns cache server PowerToThePeople Oct 2015 #15

Buh-Bye, Adblock. onehandle Oct 2015 #21

Using adblocking software really is theft. CBGLuthier Oct 2015 #22

Waaaaaaaahhhhh! Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #25

Post removed Post removed Oct 2015 #29

I love the arrogant assumptions! Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #38

I've created a lot of web content and have never justified my living by stuffing crap erronis Oct 2015 #39

When the ads cover the web page and then force you to leave to an ad site... Kablooie Oct 2015 #28

no and no woundedkarma Oct 2015 #30

Good for you. BUT.The majority of Internet users don't know what you know. ancianita Oct 2015 #47

It is MY bandwidth I am paying for and MY computer. -none Oct 2015 #35

If they were less intrusive I wouldn't have a problem with ads, but taking a flashing blinking corkhead Oct 2015 #54

theft? it's litter prevention Demeter Oct 2015 #74

Thanks for that link! /nt workinclasszero Oct 2015 #31

Ads can come with a virus attached workinclasszero Oct 2015 #32

Goodbye Adblock! LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #33

Are you sure this is what you want? ancianita Oct 2015 #49

I donated 15 bucks. I clicked the download button. I got a Ublock page with no link to download. NBachers Oct 2015 #42

Try this link SecularMotion Oct 2015 #45

It says: "Ublock "can read and change all your data on the websites you visit." Also, "Read your ancianita Oct 2015 #48

How would it block ads if it couldn't change the data on the websites you visit? jeff47 Oct 2015 #51

I figured it was me being stupid, but I had to ask. Thank you. I'll use it, then. ancianita Oct 2015 #52

Got it. Thanks for the help. ancianita Oct 2015 #53

Uninstalled AdBlock & Installed uBlock Stand and Fight Oct 2015 #66

I just did the same. "Mystery Buyer" meet "Vanishing Users" WestSeattle2 Oct 2015 #67

Booking this for later. d_legendary1 Oct 2015 #69

To disable the ads in Adblock, if you still wish to use it.... Princess Turandot Oct 2015 #70

My son--my IT guy--installed uBlock on my new laptop that runs Linux Mint mnhtnbb Mar 2016 #75

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