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MODERATOR - YOU NEED TO GET RID OF AD....... - mt

Posted: Aug 22, 2012

Three times today an ad for FilipinoCupid.com for singles has popped up. I really do not want to look at this.

ummm, so don't look? - really

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It's not like the ad is being shown like a film. Don't click on it.

ummmmmmm......... personally the ad is NOT related to this website. - mythought

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Therefore, there is no real need for it. I find it offensive. Apparently you like it.

It's related to your browsing history - anon

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The popup ads are generated by user's browsing history. For example, if you look for air conditioners at different web sites, you will start getting popup ads for air conditioners. Ergo, the question by the poster below asking about your browsing history.

it's not mtstars; they are ads generated by google - sm

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If you see the little tab that says "ad choice" you can modify the ad preferences. It is annoying, though.

The ads are Google ads, and are - probably

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different for every user, generated by each individual's previous browsing history.

Hmmmm. Interesting.

That is True - MT

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I see ads here all the time for specific clothing items from specific online stores that I've shopped online.

Correct - MT

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If you click on the AdChoice tab it states "This ad may have been matched to your interests based on your browsing activity."

I am sure ads like this pay for this site. And per posts below and not to be too - nosy, just where have you been surfing? nm

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Oops, meant per posts just above this one... - nm

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WHAT?????? I do not search single ads. - mt

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I'm the only one on my computer. I do check Facebook, emails, news websites, MSN during the day. I have always only seen ads related to MT or coding, etc. I have never until today seen an ad for this smut. I also run a virus program every day. Holy crap Batman - what's in my computer?????

don't worry... - sm

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I googled "filippino" once (it's a tricky-to-spell word). Ever since, I get the filipino singles ads.

Clear you browser history & cookies and it's all gone. - NM

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Use Adblock Plus - No ads ever

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I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome with the Adblock Plus extension.
I use this every day and I never see ads.
Firefox addon link:

Adblock Plus

Ad - pugcuddler

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I'm not so sure about the browsing history, though on my google email, this happens, but here, I spotted the same ad the original poster did. So, those accusing her of going to single sites or whatever, think again please. It did suprise me, but then it made me laugh. LOL

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