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Default Jan 12, 2021 at 11:57 PM
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I seem to be getting pop-up ads on the bottom of the screen on the forums. It just happened today and it's been going on all day and this evening. Is it going to be like that from now on? Is it because of the new takeover?
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I have adblock and do not have any ads;

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We have implemented a small set of ads to help offset the costs of running the website (now that we're no longer associated with Psych Central).

We are working on a way to disable these and still support the site financially (if you are able to do so) by becoming a subscriber. Existing supporters will also see fewer ads.

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Default Jan 15, 2021 at 07:37 AM
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I find these pop up ads extremely annoying. They are huge. 10 inches across and 1-1/2 inches down. I have been a member of psych central for 10 years. In an attempt to join mysupportforms, when asked for a user name, I used my old name of muncie and was told it already exists by another member or doesn't meet our standards. So I feel locked out with very annoying ads.

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Default Jan 17, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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The ads are definitely not small and not limited to the bottom of the screen. They show up in the middle of threads, breaking up the thread. Very unfriendly and annoying. Sounds like you are saying payment will be expected to get rid of them. So much for a free support site. I suspected that would be coming.
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Default Jan 18, 2021 at 05:36 AM
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I swear I do not get any ads at all with popup blocker....

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There are a few ways you can become a supporter of the site ("Grand Poohbah") without payment:

https://mysupportforums.org/faq.php?...in#faq_poohbah

While we haven't implemented the non-display of ads yet for this group, that is the plan.

There may also be some themes that display fewer ads....

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Default Jan 22, 2021 at 09:39 PM
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Mine sometimes play on the bottom of the screen. I use my phone for forums. It doesn’t bother me really. Just part of our reality. It costs money to run websites and forums so advertisements help with the cost
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Default Feb 28, 2021 at 07:20 PM
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Today the ads are taking over half my phone screen. They didn't bother me before when they were on the bottom of the screen. But half my screen is annoying.
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Today the ads are taking over half my phone screen. They didn't bother me before when they were on the bottom of the screen. But half my screen is annoying.

I use the "Black" theme and have never seen any ads.

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I use the "Black" theme and have never seen any ads.
THANK YOU BethRags! That was going to be my next question, since I saw DocJohn mention themes as well.
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I agree. When I changed my theme, they went away. I use the spring theme now without those crazy ads all over the place.
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I didn't pay much attention to the ads until I saw this thread. The first ad that caught my eye, however, was one for online gambling; this was just legalized in my state. I'm glad I don't have a gambling problem!

I'm glad there'a a way to eliminate the ads since many of you find them so annoying. I'm going to sign-off now since I've got some business to take care with my online bookie. If I don't pay up, he's going to virtually break my kneecaps!
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Yikes! That's an unfortunate ad for a mental health forum!
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Are these ads localized? Mine are all for my specific area. Right now is advertising local pharmacy.
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Are these ads localized? Mine are all for my specific area. Right now is advertising local pharmacy.
Yes. Your computer decodes an algorithm that gives it your location & possible interests. I don't mean to make you paranoid but, for all intents & purposes, Big Brother IS watching you!
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Yes. Your computer decodes an algorithm that gives it your location & possible interests. I don't mean to make you paranoid but, for all intents & purposes, Big Brother IS watching you!
Yeah I knew normally advertisements for other forums/sites are localized. But with this particular forum I was reading what kind of commercials others get and I wondered if it wasn’t localized for this forum. My adverts, when I notice them, are of no concern. Just a minute ago it was a local college. Lol I am done with college. Now it’s printing photos at this one shop. Might be actually useful.
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Just a minute ago it was a local college. Lol I am done with college
Maybe our computers also know when we're not educated enough!? Little do they know that most of us have Ph.Ds from the "School of Hard Knocks."
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Hahah school of hard knocks lol that’s for sure. That often means more than actual degrees

I don’t know what they are trying to say and what they are hinting at but I get a lot of college advertisements by mail too. SMH

Hahah now it’s adverts for couples counseling. Hahah what are they trying to say. I never paid attention until this thread. At least it’s not one of those graphic ones of ear wax I see on some other sites. Hahah
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THANK YOU BethRags! That was going to be my next question, since I saw DocJohn mention themes as well.
Can you explain this?
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