Let me start a new thread. . .

any popups.

Wayne, I agree with you.
Have you tried to use Mozilla Firefox as your browser?
There is an ad and pop-up blocker on this browser that you can use. Firefox is a wonderful browser to use.

However, this new pop-up seems to be a virus of some sorts. I am on a Mac using Firefox and I do not get the pop-ups at all.

-Kevin

I don't get any pop-ups.

I am using Windows ME with Mozilla Firefox and use Adblock and the Adblock updater.

Is this like Kevin's Blackberry Ad?

The popup rides the browser page in one spot. If you scroll down it moves and stays in the same place.

I have Firefox. But I shouldn't need to use it to block a popup from here.

My point being there should not be any popups here.

It's not always there. See the previous posting, "Popup asking to take a survey"..

It's actually a script, not a popup, so Firefox doesn't natively block it. If you want to kill it, download the extension AdBlock, then right-click the ad and select it for removal. I believe (don't quote me) you can also kill it by going tools->options->Web Features, clicking "Exceptions" next to "Load Images," and add "http://ad.insightexpress.com/adserver/images/boxquestionmark.gif" to the block list. (Probably a good idea to block "insightexpress.com" all together.)

Personally, I understand the needs for ads on Cnet. However, scripts such as that, the full-page ads that drop down whenever you visit Cnet.com, and other "creative" forms of advertising are simply distasteful. I have my computer set up so I rarely receive ads anywhere, but it irritates me when I do, especially from Cnet. Also, the recent notification from Firefox that 2-6 ad-based tracking cookies are attempting to be installed everytime I open a Cnet newsletter is getting quite annoying. If it's still happening this time next week I'll kick the newsletters out of my inbox along with the cookies. It seems that for the past few weeks Cnet has simply been falling apart (nasty scripts and popups, login problems, and pages not loading/being found). It looks like Lee's going to have his work cut out for him when he gets back...hope he enjoys his vacation while it lasts.

John

Rick, Your link to Adblock. PC or Mac? Thanks for your input and expertise.
When Lee comes back from Mexico, he will not be saying Hola! Lee will be saying ?What the Heck is going on!?
And other choice words. Wouldn't you love to be a witness when this happens!? Ear shot maybe. Not within throwing distance!

-Kevin

The themes and extensions for Firefox are designed specific to the browser, so unless otherwise stated, they will work equally well on all platforms supported by Firefox. Personally I've found it to be a very useful extension, blocking images and iFrames from just about every site I go to.

When it comes to Lee...ouch! Things started acting up a few days before he announced he was going on vacation, and then everything simply started cracking after he left. If I were him, and saw what was going on, I'd stay in Mexico and force Cnet to have me extradited. Seriously though, he's gonna have a lot of work to do when he gets back, as is definately not going to be a happy camper.

Rick


Er, uh,
John

Hope you had a good vacation from the complainers!

It was a survey, but I haven't seen it in a while.

Catch any big'uns?

We chartered a boat for 8 hours of fishing, but unfotunately no trophies. We caught about ten 8-12 lbs blue fin tunas. It was a lot fun--even at that small size they put up a good fight, especially on the lighter rigs. I was hoping to catch more exotic fish like a Marlin, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), or Rooster fish, but no luck. Overall it was a good fishing trip and got to see some dolphins, sea turtles, and a lot of jelly fish.

Once I have some time I'll upload some pics to share.

Thanks Wayne.
-Lee