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CDW ad on first cnet visit

Mar 29, 2005 11:17PM PST

When I delete all cookies and files (IE, tools, internet options)

then I visit cnet main forum page...

I was greeted by a big CDW ad ...

on the seconf visit.. the ad didn't show... (probably already have a cookies)

is that supposed to happened?

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that happened to me allso
Mar 29, 2005 11:46PM PST

was a bs full screen ad

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Yes I notice that too. This is something that I cannot
Mar 30, 2005 2:59AM PST

control. Advertisement whether it is a form of a popup or banner ad, etc... is the nature of an online business and is how we bring the content that we offer on our website to you--much like advertisement on TV.

Without ads, this website would not exist. Nor would I be employed by CNET.

Best regards,
-Lee