Bingster Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 There is an ad on the right side of this thread at the top that is making the entire thread narrower. Can this be removed? Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 Either make your window wider so it formats correctly or make it narrower and it will move below the thread. Quote
Bingster Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 I don't really know how to make the window wider. Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 Click and hold on the lower right corner and drag it. Quote
DrDoctor Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 I’ve haven’t been on this site for quite some time, and when I entered it this evening (F 13Oct2017 9p), I must confess that I wasn’t enchanted with the changes—it requested information as to my location, car(s), hobbies, all items that I’ll disclose only if I feel like it (I didn’t/don’t . . .), and to those I wish to share that information with. To make it mandatory is, well, intrusive. My opinion, and like several parts of the human anatomy, everybody has one . . . . . . Quote
DrDoctor Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Another issue for me to b!$(# about—the ad on the right side of the screen is a major annoyance!!! And, I tried the maneuver suggested by the site’s webmaster—it didn’t work. I acknowledge that advertisements underwrite the expenses of a site such as this, and as such—are a necessary evil. However, the ads on the version in use the last time I was on this site were at the top, and I don’t remember them being in the conversation pages, so they weren’t as obnoxious as the current setup. Again, my opinion, and like several parts of the human anatomy, everybody’s got one . . . . . . Edited October 14, 2017 by DrDoctor Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 It's just providing additional info for you public profile. It is very helpful for others addressing your question as they can see what project your working on and if anyone is near you to help. If you don't want to disclose the info just put in N/A. Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 32 minutes ago, DrDoctor said: And, I tried the maneuver suggested by the site’s webmaster—it didn’t work. What browser are you using? Win/Mac, IE, Firefox, Chrome Safari The ad placement has been the same for at least three years if not longer. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) I've noticed the add on the right side, near the top too. I only notice it on my iPad (Safari). I don't notice it on my computers with Firefox. But on the iPad I can zoom in and refit the page so it's not that big of a deal... to me anyway. Here's a screenshot Edited October 14, 2017 by Merle Coggins Quote
busycoupe Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 I see the same ad arrangement on my I-pad. This ad placement just began about a month ago, not three years ago. Perhaps the changecame about from some update that Apple did to the I-pads. Whatever it is, it is annoying. Quote
46Ply Posted October 14, 2017 Report Posted October 14, 2017 I don't see any ad on the right side of my screen! ?? You might try control + to see if you can get rid of it. Quote
Bingster Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Posted October 14, 2017 I also got the mandatory info page and tried to get off of it, and wasn't thrilled in having to make up things to get rid of it. I really didn't have any answers for the questions, and certainly none that would help anybody else or even that I choose anybody to know about me. Dump it. Quote
DrDoctor Posted October 15, 2017 Report Posted October 15, 2017 Our computer uses Windows Edge, since Internet Explorer doesn't work well with this site, but we use Bing with both Edge and Internet Explorer. Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Posted October 15, 2017 I just checked it with IE 11.0 and works correctly. Edge is problematic for a lot of web sites as the current versions don't seem to correctly support a lot of the newer technologies being used. Try Firefox or Chrome, both are generally faster than the Microsoft products and support all the features of this site. It is also possible your Windows machine has an issue like a virus, or ad blocker that is causing the abnormal behavior. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 15, 2017 Report Posted October 15, 2017 I'm not too happy either.... WIN10 W/Chrome. The page is growing larger with ads and smaller P15-D24 real estate. Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Posted October 15, 2017 16 hours ago, busycoupe said: This ad placement just began about a month ago, not three years ago. The right hand ads are called "Skyscraper" ads and have been on the advertising rate card from the first day we added advertising. Again, nothing has changed with ad placements. Quote
P15-D24 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Posted October 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Dodgeb4ya said: I'm not too happy either.... WIN10 W/Chrome. The page is growing larger with ads and smaller P15-D24 real estate. And if you make the window smaller the ad will first be partially obscured. Make it smaller it moves to the bottom of the thread. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 15, 2017 Report Posted October 15, 2017 Yes I see that now. I guess I have to make the window larger. One more thing to do and remember in my older age. Quote
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