Message Forum: Re: pop up crimes

Re: pop up crimes

Posted By: Etienne, on host 24.202.68.45
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at 07:57:31
In Reply To: Re: pop up crimes posted by Sam on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at 17:05:11:

> > >But here's a hint: use Netscape, and you won't
> > >get any pop-ups from RinkWorks at all. I have
> > >no idea why this is.
> >
> > I believe this is because new versions of Netscape/Mozilla have disabled javascript from opening windows you do not specifically request by default, thus disabling most pop-up advertising.
>
> While that may be, that's not the case here. I get pop-up ads on other sites; just not on RinkWorks. I think it has more to do with Burst's ad serving code.

The latest version of Netscape on my mac gives me the option of disabling pop ups. I did :) Well, except on a few sites that I know need the income.

Etienne

Replies To This Message

Re: pop up crimes - Dave - Wed, 1/22/2003, 18:15:03
- Re: pop up crimes - MANGO - Thu, 1/23/2003, 13:43:33
- Re: pop up crimes - Gahalia - Thu, 1/23/2003, 05:11:44
  - Re: pop up crimes - Silvercup - Thu, 1/23/2003, 13:59:43

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