Solved Ad Block Pop-ups? No Adblock (besides blocking everything Google)

[Fanboi]

I use LibreWolf among my 100 other browsers. It's become my default for personal stuff, i.e. forums and such. I disabled UBlock (still available through this channel) for Linux.org (I don't normally use UBO, it's too cumbersome, NoScript works fine, so UBO is usually turned off anyway). I have NoScript as I say. I've whitelisted the site, linux.org = Trusted. All that's blocked is Google (ain't gonna unblock Google). Everything else is allowed. I tried visiting with Brave, and as you know, Brave only blocks third-party trackers unless you tell it otherwise (they pay you to look at ads, too, but IDK what to do with these "rewards", lol). Still getting the pop-up in Brave.

IS this a site issue? Only started moments ago. If it's not in error...

I don't mind ads, I really don't. Just no trackers, Google spying, etc. (which is why I don't do anything private on my smartphone). If find myself in a financial position to support the forum directly come the future, will this suffice to remove ads and popups?

Also, I'd like to suggest alternative advertising. Not sure what companies do this ethically, but they must exist.

 

[CaffeineAddict]

If find myself in a financial position to support the forum directly come the future, will this suffice to remove ads and popups?

I wanted to say the same, have some money on paysafe account that's valid for 1 more year or so, I don't know if implementing paysafe as an option to support the site is difficult or not but it's the only way how I make purchases online.

I'd certainly consider donating regardless of ads if paysafe can become an option.

@Fanboi
Here is explanation: https://www.linux.org/threads/yes-were-testing-an-adblocker-add-on.55200/#post-257423

 

[Windmill]

Adblock warnings are not for me.
Time will tell.

 

[Rob]

All that's blocked is Google

That's probably what it's picking up on. I did announce that we're testing an adblocker add-on, but only like right before you posted this, so i'm sure no one has really seen the post yet.

Currently, we do only have google 'adsense' ads.

I'm not sure how long i'll let the test run, mainly doing it to see what the feedback is and to make a long term decision.

 

[Fanboi]

Thanks for the info guys. Was a little confounding.

Well, maybe I'll AppImage another isolated browser just for this forum, visit without logging in, and click on threads/pages just to clock up ad views to strike a balance.

 

[Rob]

Well, maybe I'll AppImage another isolated browser just for this forum, visit without logging in, and click on threads/pages just to clock up ad views to strike a balance.

haha, i don't think i'd recommend that

BTW, I changed the notice from a pop-up to a notice that appears at the top of the screen.. and is dismissible. Hopefully it won't be too annoying.