AvenueA is annoying!

[ROBAK]

Would you consider removing the AvenueA download crapola from this site.

It is so annoying to have to block this garbage. Thanks for keeping my Spybot active!

Just a suggestion,
ROBAK

[lordsmurf]

This site doesn't have that.
Your system is infected.

[holistic]

option 1 - select SpyBot "Immunize" to "Block all bad pages silently"
option 2 - Never tried this, but I have read you can "opt out" here : http://www.atlasdmt.com/privacy/opting.asp?cookieStatus=noCookie
option 3 - stay away from the titties :P , the 'swear'ware and for (insert Diety here) sake use Mozilla ..... Firefox.
http://www.mozilla.org/

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[ROBAK]

This site doesn't have that.
Your system is infected.

Actually, this site DOES have that! Sybot is simply blocking the download of banner ad cookies. This occurs when I am not logged in, and whenever I switch from the main page to the forum page and vice versa.

The fact that spybot is blocking it from these web pages is proof of it!

I just find it most annoying, especially on this- one of my favorite sites.

Oh well, that's life..

[jimmalenko]

I think you'll find that Baldrick can (and has on occasion) switch off the advertising for members from time to time, so if you log in, this might cure the issue from time to time. The other thing is that this site doesn't pay for itself, so some advertising is to be expected.

[canadateck]

I think the advertising has to do with your "Cookie session" Not AvenueA or Baldrick turning it off. And i really cant see Baldrick having adware/AvenueA.

[Baldrick]

what is AvenueA ? I don't check all our fastclick banners but I'm trying to disable all annoying ones.

[ROBAK]

what is AvenueA ? I don't check all our fastclick banners but I'm trying to disable all annoying ones.

AvenueA is an advertising agency (just like doubleclick) which inserts banner ad cookies that are sent to users (without clicking on them) from banner ads.

I have noticed that the spybot "blocked AvenueA download" window pops up whenever the "supermediastore" ad is in the top banner.

For those of you trying to "help" me by telling me how to stop/block such things, I an well aware of how to do this and do not need any asistance in this regard. Spybot works well for this!

I am simply pointing out a fact that exists in the banner ads here, and that I don't like it. That's all.

[thecoalman]

blocking the download of banner ad cookies.

Simple block it from the source. Using IE got to the menu bar>tools>internet options>privacy tab>advanced button Select override automatic cookie handling then check block under first party and third party. Check allow session cookies. I find this works well for most sites. For the ones that it doesn't I just don't use them

[Faustus]

People are still afriad of cookies?

[jimmalenko]

People are still afriad of cookies?

Cookis are baaaaaad ....... mmmkay ....

[Baldrick]

The supermediastore banner is stored on our server and I do NOT ute use any avenenu cookies for it.

From where does it download the cookie? avenua.com?

[thecoalman]

People are still afriad of cookies?

It's more of a privacy issue, the big brother syndrome.

The supermediastore banner is stored on our server and I do NOT ute use any avenenu cookies for it.

From where does it download the cookie? avenua.com?

I just did a test and he's right, I didn't get any AvenuA but it was one from fastclick when I loaded the main page.... Anyhow if you follow the directions above I posted you can seperate and block any cookies from the ad servers and still retain the one from videohelp if you want it.

[Baldrick]

okey fastclick...but I neeeeeeeeed them. easiest is just to login to our forum and you wont see any ads at all.

[jimmalenko]

okey fastclick...but I neeeeeeeeed them. easiest is just to login to our forum and you wont see any ads at all.

awww, come on, Mr B.

I'm waiting for you to open up an Adminstrator-special can of STFU on him ...

j/k

[ROBAK]

The supermediastore banner is stored on our server and I do NOT ute use any avenenu cookies for it.

From where does it download the cookie? avenua.com?

I did some further testing and found that the supermediastore banner is not the problem. I tested by NOT being logged in and switching from the forum page and main page over and over until I narrowed down the ad.

The "Spybot blocked download of AnenueA, Inc." occurs 100% of the time when the large AT&T banner is on the right side. And it is in fact an "AvenueA, Inc." cookie.

I guess I'm just one of those people who don't like to be bombarded with garbage behind the scenes. I personally believe that people should be told up front (by advertisers/ads) what they are going to be hit with.

Behind the scenes cookies, downloads, spyware really gets on my nerves.
I realize that it is up to the user to protect themselves from these invasions.

I am very pleased that the Administrator of this site is open to dialog about such things, many aren't. I also understand the commercial business need for such advertising.

Okay, I'm done.

[gll99]

ROBAK wrote

I did some further testing and found that the supermediastore banner is not the problem. I tested by NOT being logged in and switching from the forum page and main page over and over until I narrowed down the ad.

The "Spybot blocked download of AnenueA, Inc." occurs 100% of the time when the large AT&T banner is on the right side. And it is in fact an "AvenueA, Inc." cookie.

This is one of the few sites where I leave myself wide open.

Up go the walls!!!
Cookie monster on patrol!

[Capmaster]

Why not just leave the Videohelp cookie alone to log you in automatically? The banners don't appear to logged-in members, AFAIK.

[bazooka]

Why not just leave the Videohelp cookie alone to log you in automatically? The banners don't appear to logged-in members, AFAIK.

That is what I do.

[makntraks]

Knock on wood - I've never had a problem on any of my personal rigs.... 8)

Strictly behind a router w/ Norton AV and nothing else... Damn I must be good!

makntraks

[bazooka]

Knock on wood - I've never had a problem on any of my personal rigs.... 8)

Strictly behind a router w/ Norton AV and nothing else... Damn I must be good!

makntraks

Same here

[burnman99]

have checked adblock...no avenuea...deleted all my cookies, made sure they were accepted, revisited the site (both signed in & out)...still no avenuea. Don't know where it's coming from on your machine, but it's not here.

Have fun stormin' the castle!

Rog