Belfegor Publish time 2025-11-20 06:09

Mandatory forum advertising?

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I see this on our forum pages...
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Are ads mandatory, safe, and do I have to watch them?

Thank you

lycisy Publish time 2025-11-23 19:02

I don't see any ads at all.
I use Firefox and uBlock Origin on my PC and the Brave browser on my iPad, which already has a built-in ad blocker.

I realize that advertising is important for website operators. But when there's too much of it or the site becomes unusable, they've clearly gone too far.
I looked at the site without Adblocker earlier and closed it again very quickly. I've never seen such excessive advertising before.

TestKnit Publish time 2025-11-20 22:16

There are tons of free adblockers, and changing the browser you use might help as well. I have yet to see an ad on this site and I'm not a VIP.

KittenKittyKit Publish time 2025-11-20 06:15

I’d like to know this also. I’m getting so many ads now even on VIP ?

BUSYBEE Publish time 2025-11-20 07:20

I haven't yet seen 1 ad on PinDIY, but then I have at least 3 Adblockers on my pc . . . LOL

kimmy68 Publish time 2025-11-20 07:43

OMG I can't even use the site anymore. As I type it is making me watch an ad every 10 seconds to allow access.:(

Stitchbunny Publish time 2025-11-20 07:54

Yeah I’ve noticed that as well only started recently but It’s becoming a real annoyance. If there is a way to block/stop I’d to know too.

Fishys Publish time 2025-11-21 08:53

I also have this question

stitchyman Publish time 2025-11-22 16:45

I see the ads have come back again today, the site is impossible to use, they pop up every minute or so.

pepperjack Publish time 2025-11-23 23:13

I was coming here to look and see if anyone else had this problem! So annoying I really have to watch an ad to post? Ummmm don't like at all!
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