How do I stop the Google ads from appearing on T-net on my screen?

UncleMatt

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I am just curious if there is a way to stop being bombarded with the Google ads whenever I log onto T-net? I have zero interest in those at all, and find them quite annoying. These are the ads that always appear under the 2 main tool bars at the top of the page. If you know a way to make this stop, please let me know.
Thanks!

I think Google is breaking the "No Political Talk" on TNET Rule too!!!


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Matt,

I stopped using I.E. a number of years ago and switched to Mozilla Firefox. I hated the pop-ups etc, went to Kim Komando's website (Komando.com) and read the instructions for setting up security. Went into "Tools", "Ghostery", and set to block all pop-ups. I get virtually zero and have for a long time - still get a few here and there. And there's some websites I just can't navigate - but then I figure if they're that darned corrupt I don't want to be there anyway.

That's just what I did.....
 

if you mean this

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I haven't been able to remove it either

There are options

click the blue Triangle top right, But there is unfortunately no opt-out of Google Spam
 

Jeff, Firefox does show a quick box on blocked items, most of which are from Google.

I get zero Google pop-ups, and do not see the ads you and Diggin show in your pics.
 

I think Google is breaking the "No Political Talk" on TNET Rule too!!!


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Google Spy (ad sense) puts whatever you talk about or read up there.

You were apparently just reading something that had to do with the %ss
or taxes so Google tried to make you read more.
 

There would be if T-net admins were on board, the Google ads don't appear on their own by magic, the site is being paid to allow those to be posted there I believe...


if you mean this

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I haven't been able to remove it either

There are options

click the blue Triangle top right, But there is unfortunately no opt-out of Google Spam
 

Its none of their business what I read, or look at online though....


Google Spy (ad sense) puts whatever you talk about or read up there.

You were apparently just reading something that had to do with the %ss
or taxes so Google tried to make you read more.
 

Its none of their business what I read, or look at online though....

I agree.

I'm sure If you block the ad's above

Google will still Spy, They just won't remind you they are, By trying to push their agenda via your screen
 

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There would be if T-net admins were on board, the Google ads don't appear on their own by magic, the site is being paid to allow those to be posted there I believe...
Call them... Don't you have them on speed dial ? Seriously though. I dumped Winduhs and IE and I get NO advertisments on any sites I go to. I have no anti virus program or anti spyware programs installed that slow things down while pretending to "protect" you, and I don't have any complaints. I use Ubuntu which is a form of Linux and I have Google Chrome and Firefox as broswers depending on what I'm doing. If you insist on keeping the same old disease ridden junk that Microsoft puts out then expect to have to deal with garbage.
 

Jeff, Firefox does show a quick box on blocked items, most of which are from Google.

I get zero Google pop-ups, and do not see the ads you and Diggin show in your pics.

I have Firefox but have absolutely No idea what, Where, or How "quick box on blocked items",
means or works. I'm still semi computer illeterate, & learning as I go.

When I had to swich from IE to fireFox was one step forward 2 steps back
 

I will look into the firefox option

Matt, check out Kim Komando's website too. There's probably options for I.E. as well, but since most malware and viruses feed off I.E., I switched to Firefox. I've had zero viruses in years, and very seldom get Malware. But I also use the Malware blockers she recommends. She has a GREAT bunch of security info :)
 

I have Firefox but have absolutely No idea what, Where, or How "quick box on blocked items",
means or works. I'm still semi computer illeterate, & learning as I go.

When I had to swich from IE to fireFox was one step forward 2 steps back

At the top, go to "Tools", and then "Ghostery". You'll be given options as to what you want to block. It's pretty simple to do, not nuclear physics!
 

I have Firefox but have absolutely No idea what, Where, or How "quick box on blocked items",
means or works. I'm still semi computer illeterate, & learning as I go.

When I had to swich from IE to fireFox was one step forward 2 steps back

Me either...Im using FireFox now....Ive used IE my whole internet life
 

At the top, go to "Tools", and then "Ghostery". You'll be given options as to what you want to block. It's pretty simple to do, not nuclear physics!

Yep.....LOL






American by birth, Patriot by choice.

I would rather die standing on my two feet defending our Constitution than live a lifetime on my knees......
 

At the top, go to "Tools", and then "Ghostery". You'll be given options as to what you want to block. It's pretty simple to do, not nuclear physics!

LOL it is when I don't see the word "Ghostery" and don't know what that box above here is called :tongue3:

I don't want to block the Banner of notification pop ups just google adds
 

On my page using Google Chrome I have an "AdBlock" icon at the upper right of the page. Looks like a stop sign. Currently it says it has blocked 3 ads on this page alone and 280,000+ total since I installed it. This is what I see..
 

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