If you are bothered by the new huge banner ads on the CBC Prince Edward Island website:
…and you’re using Firefox, then you can check the preference for “load images for originating web site only:”:
…and the result will be:
Beware the this setting will prevent the loading of all images on websites that draw their images from elsewhere (not such a bad thing, as this is usually done to present you with ads anyway).
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There is also the problem of
There is also the problem of Flickr pictures no longer showing up on weblogs (and such) if you choose to block the images.
With the risk of stating the
With the risk of stating the obvious, the AdBlock extension for Firefox is a simple way to block much more selectively and just as effectively for CBC’s ads. AdBlock Extension
Keep in mind you’ll miss some
Keep in mind you’ll miss some really nice gaffs.
http://www.bigsnit.com/blog/20…
I’ve published a guide to
I’ve published a guide to effectively blocking those pesky CBC banner ads. You can read it at http://blockcbcads.wordpress.c…
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