Adverts in forum

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  1. Bikeboy

    Bikeboy Active Member

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    I seem to be getting more and more adverts in all the forums I'm in. Is it just me.can I do anything about it? I've opted out of google ads but it hasn't made a difference . Screenshot_20200222-084614_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20200222-084553_Chrome.jpg
     
  2. tuktuk

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    Annoying isn't it. I cant load a page without an advert popping up. This site seems to run alot slower lately too.
     
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  3. Blade runner 1

    Blade runner 1 Elite Member

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    I’ve been getting ads also for some time now on my iPhone.
     
  4. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

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    I had the same on my iPhone. I have an app called adblocker which was recommended by a user on here and since I’ve had that I have zero adverts
     
  5. Bikeboy

    Bikeboy Active Member

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    Is it an app or a browser. Its driving me nuts. I even clicked on this thread to open it and got an advert for Instagram.
     
  6. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

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    It’s an app mate
     
  7. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

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  8. sps170373

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    cheers Liam just bought the pro version! Brilliant no more crap ads
     
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  9. Bikeboy

    Bikeboy Active Member

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    I'm still getting them
     
  10. sps170373

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    make sure you follow the instructions in the app otherwise you’ll still have ads

    you need to activate content blocker in the settings for safari if using iphone
     
  11. Bikeboy

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    I'm using android. I've just gone through the settings. So see if that helps .
     
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  13. Bikeboy

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    thank you
     
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  14. Barstewardsquad

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    You can't opt out of ads, you can only opt out of personalised ads.
     
  15. Bikeboy

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    Sorry yes that's what I meant
     
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