(PENDING)Threads Jumping to Advert/Post

[Craikeybaby]

I suspect that a large amount of the sites problems are actually caused by the ads. Whenever a page hangs loading it seems to be waiting for an ad service. Dodgy re-directs - ads. Pages jumping around - ads.

Putting pressure on ad networks to sort their act out/dropping ones that are causing these issues isn't a development activity, it is a management activity.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Craikeybaby said:

Putting pressure on ad networks to sort their act out/dropping ones that are causing these issues isn't a development activity, it is a management activity.

PH Staff jackmansfield1 said:

nothing we can do.

Sounds like a can't be arsed (lack of) activity to me, wonder what DriveTribe is going to be like

[Magic919]

Just block the ads.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Magic919 said:

Just block the ads.

The thing is, I actually don't have an issue with ads on websites, especially Pistonheads which gives me a large amount of entertainment for no fees. I understand that ads are part of the (unwritten) agreement.

It's simply the ones that make the site a pain to use (as these ones do) and PH's lack of enthusiasm for tackling the problem that annoys.

[Mopey]

It's not the chuffing adds though. It's just being on the page I'm being redirected on every thread to (insert web address.xyz)
On mobile.

[SlackBladder]

Jumping for me too using an iMac pro at home over the weekend, only happens when there's an animated ad. Very frustrating!!!

[FlossyThePig]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Craikeybaby said:

Putting pressure on ad networks to sort their act out/dropping ones that are causing these issues isn't a development activity, it is a management activity.

PH Staff jackmansfield1 said:

nothing we can do.

Sounds like a can't be arsed (lack of) activity to me, wonder what DriveTribe is going to be like

As a professional software tester with many years experience I would offer my services but I haven't got the time. Too much real software testing to do.

[SlackBladder]

Doing it again with the Scholl advert. Sort it out please.

[SlackBladder]

Again tonight, same advert

[rich888]

If you're using a Mac and Safari then install the 'AdBlock' and 'Ghostery' extensions which will not only get rid of all those pesky adverts but also block the unwanted trackers, I have a feeling that these extensions can also be installed on other browsers.

[crmcatee]

Or just run a Raspberry Pi, install DietPI on it and then select Pi-Hole. Blocks all ad's on all sites across all your devices. Actually makes Pistonheads more pleasurable to use and you don't have to worry about Haymarkets lackadaisical approach to ad testing or even verification.

[Full English]

Use an ad-blocker, problem solved (for desktop access anyway)

[SlackBladder]

Doing it again, and as Admin don't seam to give a damn ad blocker is about to be installed.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Back for me too, the Airwick animated ad.

[SlackBladder]

Nobody cares.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

God this is soooooo annoying [/teenager]

[alfasud1]

Yip, this boils my piss, not on the site as much I used to be as a result.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

This is crap.