I realize that this site needs adds to stay up but they are blowing up my phone when I try to view bitog.
What's with the adds?
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wemay
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I was just thinking the same thing. They pop up in areas you wanna press to view posts etc. Almost forcing you to press the add.
Originally Posted By: wemay
I was just thinking the same thing. They pop up in areas you wanna press to view posts etc. Almost forcing you to press the add.
Shoot the ad with an RPR (Ruger Precision Rifle.) There are other ways, I'm sure.
I was just thinking the same thing. They pop up in areas you wanna press to view posts etc. Almost forcing you to press the add.
Shoot the ad with an RPR (Ruger Precision Rifle.) There are other ways, I'm sure.
Nick1994
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Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
I'm using Chrome on Android. (Galaxy S6) Only ads I see on BITOG are the banners at the top. Doesn't interfere with browsing the site at all.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
Ok, not sure how it covers half of your phone. Here's how it looks on my SE.
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
Ok, not sure how it covers half of your phone. Here's how it looks on my SE.
if you want to root a fat hosts file is the best.get the f-droid app and use it to get adaway which automates the process.f-droid is all free open source software for android.
or if you dont want to root get firefox and use adblock+.
if these ad providers made things unobtrusive there would not be an all out war against them.
sorry bitten fruit device owners.i have no recommendations as they are generally shunned here.
i fix them,break forgotten passwords,ect but nobody at our shop uses them for serious work.there is an ipad but its a toy for a 5 year old.
it is likely a lazy programmer didnt include code to detect screen resolution and scale the ad to fit.
or if you dont want to root get firefox and use adblock+.
if these ad providers made things unobtrusive there would not be an all out war against them.
sorry bitten fruit device owners.i have no recommendations as they are generally shunned here.
i fix them,break forgotten passwords,ect but nobody at our shop uses them for serious work.there is an ipad but its a toy for a 5 year old.
it is likely a lazy programmer didnt include code to detect screen resolution and scale the ad to fit.
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Nick1994
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Originally Posted By: silverrat
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
Ok, not sure how it covers half of your phone. Here's how it looks on my SE.
It's when I zoom in, I have fantastic eyesight but it's just too small on my 5s to read everything. Waiting for the next iPhone for a big one.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
Ok, not sure how it covers half of your phone. Here's how it looks on my SE.
It's when I zoom in, I have fantastic eyesight but it's just too small on my 5s to read everything. Waiting for the next iPhone for a big one.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
I am a member and I am signed in. I still get the ad. On every page.
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
I am a member and I am signed in. I still get the ad. On every page.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
Originally Posted By: rsylvstr
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
I am a member and I am signed in. I still get the ad. On every page.
I mean if all visitors see are ads all over the pages, they might not want to sign up and be BITOG members in the first place.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Yeah they block almost 1/2 the bottom of the screen on my iPhone. I just don't use BITOG on my phone anymore. The ads don't show up on my iPad though.
I feel sorry for people who aren't BITOG members doing research on an issue on their phone and can't effectively use the website because an ad is on every single page blocking your view. Probably stops more people from signing up.
I am a member and I am signed in. I still get the ad. On every page.
I mean if all visitors see are ads all over the pages, they might not want to sign up and be BITOG members in the first place.
I was starting to think it was just me. Glad it's not! Still highly annoying though.
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