08-10-2003 20:00									#1
	Pop-ups, Again Support Apolyton

quote: Take it up in the community forum. But, there's always a thread about it there so any new ones would probably be closed.

Per rah's request, I will take this topic up on here the Community Forum. I know there is already a thread on the Gator pop-up, but am unable to post on that thread because of the "cannot modify header information" bug.

Please do not delete this thread.

I understand that Apolyton needs ads to cover expenses. And I have no great objection to pop-ups given the alternatives available. The owners of this site have every right to make that call. Its their site.

However, this morning I am being positively assaulted by pop-ups. I'm getting two or three pop-ups every time I open a thread, turn a page, or hit refresh. At least one of every set of pop-ups wants to install software on my machine, or plays music (which is a real pain in the ass when browsing from work).

I have not seen this level of pop-ups at Apolyton before this morning. It greatly detracts from my enjoyment of the site. I generally ignore other sites which have this level of pop-ups. They are just too aggravating. Is there something that can be done to fix this???

(edit: spelling)

	08-10-2003 20:29									#2
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

The header bug shouldn't stop you from posting in a thread. It juast stops you for goin the the last post of new post. But you can go to a given pagenumber. So I see no reason for why you had to post a new thread...

	08-10-2003 20:48									#3
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I concur the situation has got worse recently. So far I have avoided blocking given the role the pop-ups play in funding 'Poly, but I'm getting very tempted.

	08-10-2003 20:59									#4
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Some suggestion point at the fact thaat if your clear your browser history, and clear your cookie cache, you should get lesser pop-ups at least until the next time you log in.

Don't know if this is true, as I haven't tried it.

Asmodean

	08-10-2003 21:01									#5
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This is ridiculous -- I can tolerate one pop-up or maybe two, but this is going overboard.


What does it take for moderators and webmasters of Apolyton to realize that the vast majority of users simply ignore the pop-up ads by immediately closing them. And that this only antagonizes the users of Apolyton when these pop-ups intterupt their use of this website?

	08-10-2003 21:06									#6
	Tired of ads?

quote: Originally posted by MrFun What does it take for moderators and webmasters of Apolyton to realize that the vast majority of users simply ignore the pop-up ads by immediately closing them. And that this only antagonizes the users of Apolyton when these pop-ups intterupt their use of this website?

The mods probably don't sign up that many advertisers, and DanQ has stated that the current number of pop-ups will continue until such a time that a decision has been taken to introduce a subscription model or not.

Asmodean

	08-10-2003 22:48									#7
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

The pop-ups are MUCH worse today compared to even yesterday, when I would get one on first arriving at Apolyton

Today it is one for every thread visited, including software downloads

Something has changed - can we be told what and why?

	08-10-2003 22:51									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Asmodean The mods probably don't sign up that many advertisers, and DanQ has stated that the current number of pop-ups will continue until such a time that a decision has been taken to introduce a subscription model or not. Asmodean

I don't fvcking care what their fvcking reason is for the exessive number of fvcking pop-ups -- it's just fvcking nuts.

	09-10-2003 10:53									#9
	Got spare money?

As i get on vacation this weekend i'll be able to do more advanced changes in our ads system, especially re-cheking the codes in the various forum styles...

thank you in advance for your patience. please continue to report any problems.

	09-10-2003 15:43									#10
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG As i get on vacation this weekend

I can't wait.
Hope you have time for some things other than the ads.

	09-10-2003 17:08									#11
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I'm not sure what kind of deal 'poly has with advertisers, but if it's one of the click-through payment systems where you only have to use the advert to visit the sponsor's site and 'poly gets paid but do not have to buy anything, then we can all spend a while clicking through to amazon or wherever and then there will be no need for pop-ups for some time.
I doubt things work like that though.

	09-10-2003 19:17									#12
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Thanks Mark. But pleeeease do some fun stuff on your hard-earned vacation.

	09-10-2003 19:49									#13
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Things have definitely taken a turn for the worse! Even as I reply to this thread an offer to download some software pops up... Very annoying!

Besides, Gator and the software they promote is known to be very aggressive, finding out and logging your surfing habitudes...

Pleased to read that Mark will look into it!

Carolus

	09-10-2003 22:50									#14
	Tired of ads?

quote: Originally posted by Adam Smith Thanks Mark. But pleeeease do some fun stuff on your hard-earned vacation.

Sod that.........he can do fun stuff after he fixes 'Poly.

Nah, seriously, hopefully you'll have time to take a peek Mark.

	10-10-2003 00:12									#15
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Actually, I don't think it is that bad today. Or maybe I'm just lucky

Asmodean

	10-10-2003 02:38									#16
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Pop-ups wouldn't be such a big deal if it wasn't for Britney

	10-10-2003 02:53									#17
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Well, now I never see this ad's. I'm using the Google toolbar, it's very useful.. and it kill the ad's

	10-10-2003 04:58									#18
	Enter the AD-FREE zone

quote: Originally posted by Asmodean ... DanQ has stated that the current number of pop-ups will continue until such a time that a decision has been taken to introduce a subscription model or not.

For the record, I never said this. If the above was inferred by someone in response to a statement I made, that deduction was in error.

-----------
Dan; Apolyton CS

	10-10-2003 06:03									#19
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I have gotten to request for download:

Weathercast

and

Bargain Buddy.

TODAY.

ACK!

	10-10-2003 23:47									#20
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quote: Originally posted by DanQ For the record, I never said this. If the above was inferred by someone in response to a statement I made, that deduction was in error. ----------- Dan; Apolyton CS

Sorry Dan. I made that deduction based on a post you made ages ago. I should have realized that this has no bearing upon the current situation

Asmodean

	11-10-2003 14:42									#21
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

quote: Originally posted by MarkG As i get on vacation this weekend i'll be able to do more advanced changes in our ads system, especially re-cheking the codes in the various forum styles... thank you in advance for your patience. please continue to report any problems.

That's much better now............glad to see your vacation time was well spent.

	11-10-2003 19:31									#22
	Put an end to popups!

quote: Originally posted by Tuberski I have gotten to request for download: Weathercast and Bargain Buddy. TODAY. ACK!

I've gotten those each at least 2 times today, and one from CPM Media has shown up several times today.

Not to mention a bunch of other pop-ups; Apolyton seems to be pop-up happy today.

	12-10-2003 03:45									#23
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Does the situation differ if say you are in the US or in some other country? Because I do not get nearly as many pop ups as others around here?! I have never been asked to dnload anything either!

@Markos, is that you in your avatar?

So long....

	12-10-2003 03:50									#24
	Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

I'll just take that back. I have just been asked to dnload Gator software!!! What the heck...?!?

So long...

	12-10-2003 11:31									#25
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I have received 2 Gator install popups in the last 5 minutes, for Precision/Time Date Manager.

	12-10-2003 11:49									#26
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I received a pop-up ("eMode," I believe) that had the *balls* to tell me to configure my cookies so the browser would accept them automatically (otherwise its ad software wouldn't work properly). What the hell ever!

Gatekeeper

	13-10-2003 09:55									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Gatekeeper I received a pop-up ("eMode," I believe) that had the *balls* to tell me to configure my cookies so the browser would accept them automatically (otherwise its ad software wouldn't work properly). What the hell ever!

	13-10-2003 10:37									#28
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I recommend the Google Toolbar, with pop-up blocker. No pop-ups on Poly FOREVER! WEEEE!

	13-10-2003 12:47									#29
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Will people STOP reccomending Pop-Up blockers, toolbars, different browers, adaware etc.

If the pop-ups are blocked - 'poly gets less cash.
If you're on a work/school computer you can't install anything.
Ignoring the problem won't make it go away.

Sorry

-Jam

	13-10-2003 13:41									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Jamski Will people STOP reccomending Pop-Up blockers, toolbars, different browers, adaware etc. If the pop-ups are blocked - 'poly gets less cash. If you're on a work/school computer you can't install anything. Ignoring the problem won't make it go away. Sorry -Jam

Quite.