Ads with audio???

[s&wchad]

The following ad keeps popping up and plays a sound track.



I usually listen to SiriusXM on my iPad when I'm working the forum and this ad overrides Sirius and turns it off! This type of ad needs to go...

[s&wchad]

Now I'm getting the pop-up ads at the bottom of the page again...

[murphydog]

Presume you tried clearing the browser cache and cookies? That is my go to for annoying internet stuff.

[s&wchad]

Originally Posted by murphydog

Presume you tried clearing the browser cache and cookies? That is my go to for annoying internet stuff.

I did that multiple times this morning. The forum is also locking up if I have my VPN on.

[6string]

I am a Bronze contributor, logged in, and getting VERY annoying ads with loud “music” (drums, clapping, etc).
This is a new problem, happening the past three days or so.

[RT44nut]

Music if that’s what you call it just started all of a sudden. Logged out and signed back in and now pop up adds. I guess it’s asking too much for the folks doing this to get a real job and leave us old people alone!

[handejector]

The ad man says:

Hi Lee – if Chad or anyone else sees the ad with audio (or any other problematic ad) it would be helpful if they can click the ad and copy and paste the landing page URL, that should make it easier for us to track it down. Thanks!

PLEASE do that-
click the ad and copy and paste the URL address of that ad in this thread.

[kraynky]

https://crcdn01.adnxs-simple.com/cre...ying_today.png

These started popping up on my PC and my phone yesterday while on this forum. Aggravating for sure........

[LVSteve]

Originally Posted by s&wchad

I did that multiple times this morning. The forum is also locking up if I have my VPN on.

Surfshark went wonky on me earlier in the day until I allowed it an automatic choice of VPN protocol. It flat out would not connect to the remote site.

[s&wchad]

This is the link:
CheapCaribbean Budget Beach Finder!

[dogdoc]

Get audio add every time I visit forum. How to stop it? Wakes my wife up when I look at forum at night.

[THE PILGRIM]

On my ipad - getting the ads but not the music!
Thankfully!
Should add, some ads are appearing between the replies to the original post.

[scattershot]

Same nere. Imget ads with a raucous drumriff and/or loud music.It’s quite annoying, and needs to go away. It’s unpleasant to use the forum now.what’s going on?

[STORMINORMAN]

If only the cancel (the "X") button actually cancelled the ad (instead of diverting to the ad's website)...

PS. On a positive note, however...

NO ads for erectile disfunction, Tax or Credit forgiveness programs (or student loans, either), all-body deodorants, or premature (?) hair loss... Yet?

[scattershot]

Sorry, I thought this annoying noise would be fixed by now. I won’t be coming back until it is.

[dogdoc]

Still obnoxious music when I come on forum. What gives?? Why won’t you guys stop it ?

[Tom S.]

Originally Posted by dogdoc

Still obnoxious music when I come on forum. What gives?? Why won’t you guys stop it ?

Because we like listening to people like you complain? Here's a thought - MUTE YOUR SPEAKERS!

On a more serious note, Lee, the owner is trying to stop it. It is a problem with the ad vendor and while Lee could tell them they are fired, he would then have to shut down the forum because the ads pay most of the bills. So it amounts to cutting off your nose to spite your face. If you have a solution, I'm sure Lee would like to hear it.

[handejector]

Sorry folks! I have contacted the ad guys. Probably be Monday before they get on it.

[dogdoc]

Originally Posted by Tom S.

Because we like listening to people like you complain? Here's a thought - MUTE YOUR SPEAKERS!

On a more serious note, Lee, the owner is trying to stop it. It is a problem with the ad vendor and while Lee could tell them they are fired, he would then have to shut down the forum because the ads pay most of the bills. So it amounts to cutting off your nose to spite your face. If you have a solution, I'm sure Lee would like to hear it.

Sounds like Mr Jarrett has the solution which was to contact the ad company. (Which is much appreciated). I do find it odd you like to hear people complain. I hate to hear people complain. To each his own I suppose. Anyway, thanks for addressing the issue

Dogdoc

[6string]

Maybe this is a good time to point out the benefits of being a contributing member?

I met Charlie Sides, a dedicated member of this forum who has sadly since passed away, and he greatly encouraged me to become a member. In fact, he gave me a good break on a deal to nudge me into using some of the saved funds to pay for a membership.
What a difference!

OK, so to be fair, I posted a comment above (#5) about the drums and clap track. But, this is a very rare instance!
Going (very nearly) ad free enhances my enjoyment of this great forum!

Thanks to Lee and Tom for taking the time to help sort this all out.

Jim

[s&wchad]

The CheapCaribbean Budget Beach Finder! ad with audio and the large KitchenAid ad at the bottom of the page are back...



Tilt-Head Stand Mixers | KitchenAid

[6518John]

I just got the same ad, Dave mentions in the previous post. Here is the address that came up.

https://beachfinder.cheapcaribbean.com/?utm_source=dv&utm_medium=display-prosp&utm_campaign=dv_display-prosp&utm_content=T!pmdc-eg-gencpc-bestgeos_F!video_P!cc-eg-beach-finder&ead-publisher=dv360&ead-name=dv360-$%7BINSERTION_ORDER_ID%7D&ead-location=dv360-$%7BCAMPAIGN_ID%7D&ead-creative=dv360-$%7BCREATIVE_ID%7D&ead-creativetype=1x1&dclid=COXLs4-JtIYDFa3b9gIdBskN0Q&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInL_PiYm0hgMVnqeDCB0_lwWyEAEYASAAEgLJJvD_BwE

[WardenRoss]

Me too! Loud and obnoxious.



https://beachfinder.cheapcaribbean.com/?utm_source=dv&utm_medium=display-prosp&utm_campaign=dv_display-prosp&utm_content=T!pmdc-eg-gencpc-bestgeos_F!video_P!cc-eg-beach-finder&ead-publisher=dv360&ead-name=dv360-$%7BINSERTION_ORDER_ID%7D&ead-location=dv360-$%7BCAMPAIGN_ID%7D&ead-creative=dv360-$%7BCREATIVE_ID%7D&ead-creativetype=1x1&dclid=CObcyveQtYYDFXTP4wcdFVsOiA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_rON85C1hgMVGKeDCB3HPwzzEAEYASAAEgKvWfD_BwE







EDIT.....Again this morning. Yuck!


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[stu1ritter]

This just popped up this morning and the URL from the adv is
Tilt-Head Stand Mixers | KitchenAid

I am a Bronze contributor.

Stu

[RT44nut]

Same kitchen aide ad as above this morning and the wonderful “music” noise is back this afternoon

[s&wchad]

Another ad at the bottom of the page.



Link = Animal Creatine Chews: Chewable Creatine Tablets
– Animal Pak

[WardenRoss]

The loud ad is back...from the header.

https://beachfinder.cheapcaribbean.com/?utm_source=dv&utm_medium=display-prosp&utm_campaign=dv_display-prosp&utm_content=T!pmdc-eg-reprocpcopt-us_F!video_P!cc-eg-beach-finder&ead-publisher=dv360&ead-name=dv360-$%7BINSERTION_ORDER_ID%7D&ead-location=dv360-$%7BCAMPAIGN_ID%7D&ead-creative=dv360-$%7BCREATIVE_ID%7D&ead-creativetype=1x1&dclid=CPeZvYXbu4YDFSj9lAkdIyULEw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI84OR_9q7hgMVDjjQBB3AhA_GEAEYASAAEgLyIvD_BwE

[WardenRoss]

Yep. Still going with the same loud audio this Sunday morning. See above post from last night.

Thanks.


EDIT: Still banging away at 1205 ET hours as I logged on at lunch time. Yuck!

[6string]

This is not a criticism, it is just an innocent question:

Why are these types of annoying ads not happening on other forums? Is it something about the software the forum uses? Is it something to do with ad vendors?
Honestly, I don't know how forums function, let alone do I grasp all the work that goes into running them.
It's just strange that these really annoying and noisy ads (they are still happening!) are unique to this forum.

Thanks to everyone for their hard work!

PS: I can't imagine any business that creates or commissions these annoying ads really thinks it can help them. I look at who they are, what they sell, and tell myself:
"Thanks for the warning. You'll never get a nickel from me!"

[Tom S.]

Originally Posted by 6string

This is not a criticism, it is just an innocent question:

Why are these types of annoying ads not happening on other forums? Is it something about the software the forum uses? Is it something to do with ad vendors?
Honestly, I don't know how forums function, let alone do I grasp all the work that goes into running them.
It's just strange that these really annoying and noisy ads (they are still happening!) are unique to this forum.

Thanks to everyone for their hard work!

PS: I can't imagine any business that creates or commissions these annoying ads really thinks it can help them. I look at who they are, what they sell, and tell myself:
"Thanks for the warning. You'll never get a nickel from me!"

I can't give you a definitive but perhaps an educated guess. Most other forums are probably better funded, as many are not privately owned but instead owned by larger corporate concerns. For example, I don't know of any auto/truck forums that aren't owned by a large firm centered in Toronto, Canada. Many gun forums are likely owned by a similar consortium. As a privately owned forum, there isn't the resources to pay for full time tech support to interface and work with the ad company on a full time basis.

[LVSteve]

Originally Posted by Tom S.

I can't give you a definitive but perhaps an educated guess. Most other forums are probably better funded, as many are not privately owned but instead owned by larger corporate concerns. For example, I don't know of any auto/truck forums that aren't owned by a large firm centered in Toronto, Canada. Many gun forums are likely owned by a similar consortium. As a privately owned forum, there isn't the resources to pay for full time tech support to interface and work with the ad company on a full time basis.

Quoted for truth.

The excellent digital camera website dpreview was started by a guy called Phil Askey. After some years Amazon made him an offer he could not refuse. Now that's what I call a boost in funding. The milsurp forum I frequent is part of a larger organization after a similar buyout of the original owners, although some of the "improvements" that resulted were not necessarily welcomed by the membership.