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AlieOxon Tue 31-Mar-15 10:07:32

- or anywhere!
I find these things flickering around at the edge of my vision really annoying and distracting!

Anyone joining me?

loopylou Tue 31-Mar-15 10:45:57

Definitely, hate them!

Wheniwasyourage Tue 31-Mar-15 18:34:01

Yes, me too. I hate the ones which have a sound track suddenly blasting at you on Yahoo too.

Maggiemaybe Tue 31-Mar-15 19:00:21

I haven't got any. Not that I'm complaining!

AshTree Tue 31-Mar-15 19:02:42

I downloaded Adblock I don't get any of these ads now. Try it - it's free!

loopylou Tue 31-Mar-15 19:03:52

I've done that AshTree, these seem impervious!

AshTree Tue 31-Mar-15 19:04:49

I use Google Chrome and the link is for an extension for that web browser. But there are IE and other versions too.

AshTree Tue 31-Mar-15 19:05:35

Really loopylou? I don't get any ads on this site, flashing or otherwise!

AlieOxon Tue 31-Mar-15 19:11:50

Is there one for Firefox?

Lona Tue 31-Mar-15 19:18:19

Yes there is Alie just google Adblock and it gives the options.

AlieOxon Tue 31-Mar-15 19:27:47

Okay, thanks Lona

Ana Tue 31-Mar-15 19:39:32

I've just installed Adblock and I'm still getting ads...tbuconfused

AshTree Tue 31-Mar-15 19:43:56

Well I'm totally flummoxed - I've had Adblock for some months now and it's marvellous! I don't get any ads at all. Right now it's telling me at the top right of the screen that it's blocking 4 ads from this site. Thanks Adblock! tbusmile

AlieOxon Tue 31-Mar-15 19:44:45

Ana so am I.....is there something I didn't do?

Maggiemaybe Tue 31-Mar-15 19:48:38

Ah yes, I see now from the top of the screen that I've got Adblock too. Never heard of it before, but it must be doing sterling work!

Ana Tue 31-Mar-15 19:50:34

Where at the top of your screen?

Maggiemaybe Tue 31-Mar-15 19:54:36

Mine's on the toolbar, over to the right. The icon's a little red octagon with a white hand inside. When you hover over it, it tells you it's AdBlock.

rosequartz Tue 31-Mar-15 20:12:00

I thought you meant ads that moved you to tears Alieoxon!

Definitely tears of frustration - Helen Mirren, Michael Parkinson urging me to spend money etc

Ana Tue 31-Mar-15 20:15:48

Hmm...I think my installation must have failed! Will try again tomorrow.

Anne58 Tue 31-Mar-15 20:20:02

Oh heavens! I glanced at the title without my glasses on and thought it said "marital aids on Gransnet" blush

rosequartz Tue 31-Mar-15 20:22:09

shock what is going through your mind phoenix!

Too much reading about young men and old women!

rosequartz Tue 31-Mar-15 20:22:27

Not saying you are old like me, I add hastily blush

Anne58 Tue 31-Mar-15 20:25:22

My glasses seem to be very strong, rose These days I even struggle with large font (i.e. headlines) without my specs!

(And that, M'Lud, is the case for the defence)

AlieOxon Tue 31-Mar-15 20:43:54

I've still got ads.

AlieOxon Tue 31-Mar-15 20:44:07

Grump.