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Topic: Talking ads

CMan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1838

posted 09-10-2008 05:45 PM

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but the talking ads without a shut off feature are driving me crazier than I already am.

Posts: 20 | From: Plantation, FL USA | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged

dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 09-10-2008 06:02 PM

Yes, we know, but there is unfortunately no way around it that I know of. The worse part is I surf the net listening to Rhapsody (usually classical music), and the talking ads come out over the top of the music I am playing.

Posts: 5650 | From: Clarksburg WV | Registered: Apr 2003 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 09-10-2008 06:18 PM

This is the only site where I get the talking ads and they are driving me crazy also, but I just ignore them as they don't last too long.

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 09-10-2008 06:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sympatico:
This is the only site where I get the talking ads and they are driving me crazy also, but I just ignore them as they don't last too long.

There are advertisements for a university that go on, and on, and on, and THANKFULLY feature a MUTE option in the ad itself. At last count I think I have won over 250 free iPod Nanos and X-box 360's....

Posts: 5650 | From: Clarksburg WV | Registered: Apr 2003 | IP: Logged

jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 09-10-2008 06:46 PM

If you are using firefox download an addon called noscript.

Posts: 608 | From: Las VEgas | Registered: Mar 2006 | IP: Logged

Globaliser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4153

posted 09-11-2008 04:41 AM

Most ads, whether they talk or not, are entirely optional.

Posts: 1869 | From: UK | Registered: Sep 2003 | IP: Logged

CMan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1838

posted 09-11-2008 09:01 AM

quote:
Globaliser
Most ads, whether they talk or not, are entirely optional.

Thanks, that seems to have helped.

Posts: 20 | From: Plantation, FL USA | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged

NWLB
First Class Passenger
Member # 1987

posted 09-15-2008 02:27 PM

I wouldn't say they are "optional" if you have to go and alter your computer setup to avoid them.

I've had issues with the constant barrage of pop-ups this site triggers, and the stupid talking ads are among the worst issue yet.

Deeply annoying, if not yet maddening. Not enough to to avoid visiting here, but still annoying.

Posts: 329 | From: Bowling Green, Ohio | Registered: May 2001 | IP: Logged

LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 09-15-2008 04:06 PM

Yes, I'd like to say the talking ads are truly annoying, what idiot would ever click on them anyways? Few things in life are free. Seems nearly every page I open on CT there's a talking ad. I'm sure Joe could do something about limiting the level of these types of ads....but perhaps they pay more revenue for the host of this site?

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 09-15-2008 04:25 PM

Ok, I have updated the ad settings for this site to block any Wii audio ads. It may be a few hours before it takes effect so bear with me.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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avalon1025
First Class Passenger
Member # 5383

posted 09-15-2008 06:35 PM

Thank you!

Posts: 331 | From: West Hollywood | Registered: Jan 2005 | IP: Logged

Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 09-15-2008 06:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by CMan:
Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but the talking ads without a shut off feature are driving me crazier than I already am.

Try turning your speakers off (or simply turning the volume down) except when you really need to have sound. Works like a charm.

Brian

Posts: 2698 | From: Pointe-Claire, QC Canada | Registered: Jun 2003 | IP: Logged

Globaliser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4153

posted 09-16-2008 04:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by NWLB:
I wouldn't say they are "optional" if you have to go and alter your computer setup to avoid them.

"Optional" usually implies that you have to do one thing or do another thing.

Installing a good HOSTS file is actually very good at keeping rubbish off your computer. I've noticed very little reduction in normal functionality, because "good" cookies etc are not normally blocked.

The fact that many ads no longer appear is just a bonus side-effect.

Posts: 1869 | From: UK | Registered: Sep 2003 | IP: Logged

NWLB
First Class Passenger
Member # 1987

posted 09-16-2008 03:52 PM

Regardless, they were not optional. And folks ought not need to mute their computer every time they visit every other page.

In any case, my thanks to Joe for turning them off.

Posts: 329 | From: Bowling Green, Ohio | Registered: May 2001 | IP: Logged

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