fyi- Ad block detector installed on APUG..

[Sean]

Hi All,

We're now running an adblock detector. This lets members and visitors know if ads and other scripts on APUG are being blocked. It seems to work well in my tests. I have tried hard to make our ads non-invasive and low key. Also, our ads are mostly by small companies that support traditional photography. I have been contacted at times by small business owners who mention they are surviving via APUG advertising. I think it would be a shame for anyone using APUG to block their ads and I hope others share the same sentiment.
Thanks,
Sean

 

[trotkiller]

It works well, I just disabled my ad-block for the apug.org domain

 

[Sean]

Great to hear, thanks

 

[PittP]

Sean, I share your concerns.
I've installed Adblock plus (with Firefox), it has however been disabled for apug.org ever since I use it.
While I never got "complaints" on the old site, now there are constant remainders I should turn off adblock, even, when adblock is entirely disabled.
May be, your detector is a bit allergic?
Small thing. Take care!
Pitt

 

[peter k.]

Hmmm Just disabled mine also on Firefox, so far no reminders .. if I get some in the following days will report back..

 

[Photo Engineer]

I have it disabled as well, but it is still blocking. I need to know the script name I guess.

PE

 

[anikin]

Sean,

For me it's the flash. I'd love to see the ads, but anything flash-based is a no-go for me. Too many security issues with that old beast.

Eugene.

 

[DWThomas]

Firefox 44.0.2 here (on Win7x64)
Flash disabled by default (and currently not enabled for APUG)
After setting ADP to enable ads for apug.org, no warnings

Life is good (if snowy!)

 

[Ken Nadvornick]

APUG is and always has been the single only exception to my ad block installation. I see making that exception as just another way of supporting traditional film-based photography. Plus, I like the ads. After all, at some point somebody had better be making some money, or all of this just disappears.

Ken

 

[Sean]

There does seem to be a few false positives. It will remind every 3hrs but it should only do it once after you disable adblock. I am trying to find what causes a false positive. For those still getting notified can you tell me your OS and browser? Thanks!

 

[Sean]

Ok, I have disabled it for now as I am also getting a false positive. Will investigate..

 

[Roger Cole]

Disabled.

Disabling flash would drive me bonkers. There are just too many things and sites that rely on it.

 

[Sean]

Ok, i re-enabled it but you should only see it once now after disabling (possibly if you logout and clear cookies). You might see it one more time though (sorry). Thanks

 

[pdeeh]

Ok, i re-enabled it but you should only see it once now after disabling (possibly if you logout and clear cookies).

nope, I see it every time I click on a thread, or a menu item, or "new" or whatever

 

[frank]

Okay, okay. I disabled ad blocker, but only for this site.

 

[PittP]

Firefox 44.0.2 32bit here (on Win7x64)
Flash disabled by default (and not enabled for APUG)
ADP disabled for apug.org - or disabled all together

Adblocker warning comes up upon visiting site. Warning can be clicked away, and may stay away.
Occasionally when clicking on a new thread it comes up again.
Apparently erratic, can't find a system.

Best! P.

 

[pdeeh]

nope, I see it every time I click on a thread, or a menu item, or "new" or whatever

ignore that, it seems now to be working as it should.

 

[Sean]

I've had to disable it, the plugin seems flaky. I will probably go with a one off forum notice in the header about adblock that can then be permanently x'ed out.