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Post by LilyRose on Nov 13, 2018 21:56:49 GMT
for me, at least. Ugh.
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Post by myshelly on Nov 13, 2018 22:00:47 GMT
Yep.
It’s been really bad lately. Today is an especially bad day.
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Post by MichyM on Nov 13, 2018 22:02:04 GMT
I have a question. Does anyone know, when this happens, does it mean that ProBoards has been hacked? Or....?
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lesley
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My best friend Turriff, desperately missed.
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Post by lesley on Nov 13, 2018 22:06:30 GMT
I had to give up yesterday because every click gave me a redirect. So far today, nothing...
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Post by salem on Nov 13, 2018 22:07:10 GMT
So annoying!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2018 22:49:00 GMT
It has started again.
I am going to win a bunch of Walmart gift cards
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Post by pierkiss on Nov 13, 2018 22:51:43 GMT
Yep
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Post by Restless Spirit on Nov 13, 2018 22:52:17 GMT
OMG. It’s terrible. I can’t even use my iPad at all.
Grrrrrrr
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DEX
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Post by DEX on Nov 13, 2018 22:56:46 GMT
I started a thread last week and did get some suggestions on how to deal with it.
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Post by heather on Nov 13, 2018 23:18:39 GMT
I downloaded an ad blocker for free last week and have not had one redirect since.
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JustTricia
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Location: Indianapolis
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Post by JustTricia on Nov 13, 2018 23:23:00 GMT
Try using the TapATalk app, at least until the redirects stop.
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Post by Outspoken on Nov 13, 2018 23:24:20 GMT
Oh, how annoying! But, if those amazon gift cards come in, maybe I’ll be less annoyed!
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Post by dewryce on Nov 13, 2018 23:26:58 GMT
I wonder what the difference is. I have a really old iPad and haven't downloaded any additional ad blockers or protections than what came with it and I never get them.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 13, 2018 23:28:46 GMT
Yup
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Post by huskermom98 on Nov 13, 2018 23:38:18 GMT
Yup. Happened on my phone today when I was trying to check something quickly on the scrapbooking boards.
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Post by yodutchess on Nov 14, 2018 0:17:09 GMT
Happened to me a lot this afternoon here.
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Post by mom on Nov 14, 2018 0:18:27 GMT
I downloaded an ad blocker for free last week and have not had one redirect since. Which one did you download? |
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Post by moretimeplease on Nov 14, 2018 0:21:59 GMT
I downloaded an ad blocker for free last week and have not had one redirect since. Which one did you download? I use Wipr and haven’t gotten any redirects since I downloaded it. Occasionally some websites will not load due to the adblocker, but I just switch to my iPad for that website. |
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Post by disneypal on Nov 14, 2018 0:23:00 GMT
I have given up trying to use this board on my phone  |
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Post by pjaye on Nov 14, 2018 0:44:54 GMT
I have never had any, not on the computer or my iPad.
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SabrinaP
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Busy Teacher Pea
Posts: 4,355
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Nov 14, 2018 0:47:01 GMT
Me too! It’s driving me batty!
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Post by anniefb on Nov 14, 2018 1:13:34 GMT
I’ve never had any on the oc at work, MacBook at home or my phone.
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Post by heather on Nov 14, 2018 1:35:32 GMT
I downloaded an ad blocker for free last week and have not had one redirect since. Which one did you download? Norton Ad Blocker. It was the first one listed in the App Store that was free. |
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valincal
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Southern Alberta
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Post by valincal on Nov 14, 2018 1:37:20 GMT
Doesn’t ever happen to me...I’m on an iPhone or iPad. Maybe because I’m outside of the US?
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AmeliaBloomer
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,842
Location: USA
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Nov 14, 2018 2:26:20 GMT
Relentless. Ceaseless. Infuriating. I know the ProBoards Powers That Be don’t want us to install ad blockers, but the alternative is them losing traffic...and possibly losing users. And me having a more productive life. Pfft on that. admin |
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Post by Patter on Nov 14, 2018 11:11:18 GMT
Yes, it has been a roller coaster for several weeks now--days where it's fine and days where it's horrible like yesterday. This site is the only site I ever have such problems. Makes me sad.
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admin
Chatterbox
Refupea #1 - jumping right out of the Pod and loving it!
Posts: 645
Location: testing testing...
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Post by admin on Nov 14, 2018 11:24:10 GMT
Relentless. Ceaseless. Infuriating. I know the ProBoards Powers That Be don’t want us to install ad blockers, but the alternative is them losing traffic...and possibly losing users. And me having a more productive life. Pfft on that. admin Not a thing I can do about it I'm afraid, and not really anything more that ProBoards can do either. They actively detect redirect ads and block them, but it can take a couple of hours for the block to propagate to all their servers for each ad causing issues. The ads you see are largely determined by your browsing history (along with geographical location) so my first recommendation is to always clear your cache/history after a redirect: makes it less likely that you'll get the same ad again before it can be blocked. Using another browser for a while might help for the same reason. The best alternative to an ad blocker if it's in your budget is to subscribe to PB+ for $2.99 a month, this gives you personal ad-free browsing across all ProBoards forums. Otherwise consider just using an ad-blocker temporarily, ie for a few hours after a redirect so any affected ads can be blocked, then turning it back off. If you do use an ad-blocker permanently, just be aware that it is against the ToS so it is at your own risk. |
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Post by destined2bmom on Nov 14, 2018 12:31:01 GMT
Yes, count me in.  |
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Post by Leone on Nov 14, 2018 13:43:08 GMT
Terrible yesterday on my IPad and IPhone. It was only on the 2Peas site...it must be hacked,
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Post by ajsweetpea on Nov 14, 2018 13:46:28 GMT
I was having the same problem yesterday. So frustrating. I'm going to look into getting one of those ad blocker apps mentioned on here. Thanks for the suggestions!
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