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I'm so over facebook

151949 — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:25:11 GMT

It seems every time I click on something I would like to read there are so many ads that it is , LITERALLY, impossible to read the article. Or it is so slow, because it is loading ads, that you can't scroll down the article or load the video. Not to even mention the disgusting subject matter of the ads - I could not even repeat them, or picturews of nude men's genetalia or women's practically nude, and very distorted bodies. I would rather pay for my facebook than put up with the disgusting ads there.And i'm no prude - after 42 years as an ICU nurse I have seen tons of naked people, however, It is not appropriate to have to see them when I click on an ad for a video on something like decorating or preventing heart attacks.Am I the only one sick & tired of porno on facebook.

Re: I'm so over facebook

gidgetgh — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:29:00 GMT

That's a shame. Now that I'm not working, I'm on Facebook (and here!) a lot. I've never seen ads like that. I do agree with you though that if I click on a link for an article or video sometimes they're really slow loading or impossible to load.

Re: I'm so over facebook

MyGirlsMom — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:29:13 GMT

Have you tried ad bloc or ad bloc plus?

I no longer have pop ups on yahoo or facebook.

It's FREE and easy to install.

Re: I'm so over facebook

LexaMom — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:31:03 GMT

I was just going to suggest Ad-Block too.. works like a charm!

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Say Nay — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:32:47 GMT

Click on the arrow down that's on the left. You will see "hide advert". Click on the "X". That does help.

Re: I'm so over facebook

BlingQueen022 — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:35:20 GMT

I'm on Facebook a lot and never had any of those problems.

Re: I'm so over facebook

brewhaha — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:37:17 GMT

The only facebook I'm in is the one at the police station with my mugshot.

Re: I'm so over facebook

151949 — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:52:15 GMT

Wow you guys , thanks so much. That ad block is fabulous - exactly what I needed. I did not want to stop going on FB because most of my family is all over the world and we keep in touch on FB but those ads were getting to me.There was one on there today "How my Dad ended his ED" with a picture of a young woman in very scanty clothing lying on a bed. WHAT!

Re: I'm so over facebook

151949 — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:53:39 GMT

I'm so glad I asked you all - thanks again.

Re: I'm so over facebook

Preds — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:11:00 GMT

@brewhaha wrote:
The only facebook I'm in is the one at the police station with my mugshot.

And you are looking good! What is your secret?

Re: I'm so over facebook

Moonchilde — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:21:57 GMT

Typically, that isn't a FB issue, but it's on the sites that are linked - that are not FB. It's a breadcrumb thing. Those sites load very slowly and are full of all kinds of carp, but although you can find them "through" FB in a way, they are not FB. I do understand it's a bummer to expect a particular article/subject and get the other gar-bage. It's how *the other sites* make money - most of the carp is paid for. Why, GOK as it's ludicrous.

Re: I'm so over facebook

Himi lover — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:33:14 GMT

I don't even post on my Facebook page anymore. The stuff my "friends" post is so stupid, boring, nothing interesting about them, just stupid "sayings" all the time, nor are most of us in contact, that I've decided not to post anymore. They probably think I'm boring too so I have my pic posted, that's it! Yes, I agree, a lot of ads are coming through.

There is one group on Facebook I enjoy that's it! 😁

Re: I'm so over facebook

OnlyShopsOnline — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:45:30 GMT

I saw my first porno ads on FB today. I couldn't find a way to close them out.

I didn't start on FB until a few months ago. But, I am so grateful that I did. I was able to reconnect with a few old friends and we have rekindled our friendships.

I also reconnected with a few family members and found out about dozens of other cousins that I didn't even know existed. I'm still trying to figure out why I didn't know any of this. And, they have welcomed me, and my family, with open arms. It's been a wonderful experience for me.

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Bestdressed — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:35:06 GMT

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
Have you tried ad bloc or ad bloc plus?

I no longer have pop ups on yahoo or facebook.

It's FREE and easy to install.

Quick question...I had adblock installed ...loved it!

But it interfered with Mr. Rebates. No matter how I tried ...it would not track my rebates. I deleted adblock and now Mr. Rebates works again. Now... I have all the crazy pop up ads again.

Is this normal?

Re: I'm so over facebook

MyGirlsMom — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:41:12 GMT

@Bestdressed

@Bestdressed wrote:
@MyGirlsMom wrote:
Have you tried ad bloc or ad bloc plus?

I no longer have pop ups on yahoo or facebook.

It's FREE and easy to install.

Quick question...I had adblock installed ...loved it!

But it interfered with Mr. Rebates. No matter how I tried ...it would not track my rebates. I deleted adblock and now Mr. Rebates works again. Now... I have all the crazy pop up ads again.

Is this normal?

***

Unfortunately yes. ad bloc addressed this a few weeks ago on their facebook site..

With ad bloc YOU control whether to bloc every page. There is a drop down tab when you click on the icon, it will ask you if you just want to disable the site you're on or enable it. So you can disable ad bloc on Mr. Rebates site but keep it for everything else. I hope this helps.

Re: I'm so over facebook

skuggles — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:43:41 GMT

So are children seeing these pornographic pop ups if they go on their FB page?

Re: I'm so over facebook

sunshine45 — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:53:41 GMT

@skuggles wrote:
So are children seeing these pornographic pop ups if they go on their FB page?

it probably depends on their settings, but i can honestly say that i am on facebook daily and i have never seen those types of pop-ups and i dont use ad-block.

Re: I'm so over facebook

Melania — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 03:02:38 GMT

Usually the only pop ups I see are from things I have previously looked at and are related only to that.

Never porn.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:59:01 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
@skuggles wrote:
So are children seeing these pornographic pop ups if they go on their FB page?

it probably depends on their settings, but i can honestly say that i am on facebook daily and i have never seen those types of pop-ups and i dont use ad-block.

i'm on FB multiple times per day and I've never seen actual porn, or ads for porn either.

Re: I'm so over facebook

Bestdressed — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 03:00:12 GMT

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
@Bestdressed

@Bestdressed wrote:
@MyGirlsMom wrote:
Have you tried ad bloc or ad bloc plus?

I no longer have pop ups on yahoo or facebook.

It's FREE and easy to install.

Quick question...I had adblock installed ...loved it!

But it interfered with Mr. Rebates. No matter how I tried ...it would not track my rebates. I deleted adblock and now Mr. Rebates works again. Now... I have all the crazy pop up ads again.

Is this normal?

***

Unfortunately yes. ad bloc addressed this a few weeks ago on their facebook site..

With ad bloc YOU control whether to bloc every page. There is a drop down tab when you click on the icon, it will ask you if you just want to disable the site you're on or enable it. So you can disable ad bloc on Mr. Rebates site but keep it for everything else. I hope this helps.

@MyGirlsMom ... Thanks for the explanation. I did try to disable it on MrRebates, still wouldn't track my rebates. I am using chrome, maybe I will try again with safari.