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Title: computer ads
Post by: Gerianne on May 14, 2015, 07:38:40 am
can be annoying. Some of them mare directed to you based on your shopping habits.
If I want to buy something, I will. I am not lured by advertising.
When I was young, it was fun to sing along with the commercials on TV.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 14, 2015, 10:21:32 am
I don't pay attention to the ads and I certainly don't click on them.  If I want to know something or buy something I go directly to the website.  I don't click on an ad that may or may not be the real deal.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: SherylsShado on May 14, 2015, 10:24:25 am
 I don't know if I've ever bought anything from a computer ad or not....  I usually look at them to see what they are about.  I know I've clicked on some to learn more.  (I've always liked commercials too, lol).

I think it's not so much that I like to "be sold to", but rather I'm always interested in knowing what's out there....
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 14, 2015, 10:30:26 am
I don't know if I've ever bought anything from a computer ad or not....  I usually look at them to see what they are about.  I know I've clicked on some to learn more.  (I've always liked commercials too, lol).

I think it's not so much that I like to "be sold to", but rather I'm always interested in knowing what's out there....

That's what pinterest is for. LOL
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: BlackSheepNY on May 14, 2015, 01:24:09 pm
can be annoying. Some of them mare directed to you based on your shopping habits.
If I want to buy something, I will. I am not lured by advertising.
When I was young, it was fun to sing along with the commercials on TV.

I'm so tired of being spammed everywhere I go (email, snail mail, TV, internet), I just use Ad Block Plus on my Firefox and don't see any ads, which suits me just fine.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: bleyd on May 14, 2015, 01:57:07 pm
I don't like to see ads so I try not to click on them ...could get a virus or something in the computer. don't take the chance.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: ancmetro on May 18, 2015, 04:26:13 pm

      Be careful: They are after your money!
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: LaTashaS28 on May 18, 2015, 04:53:32 pm
I don't like ads either, they are quite annoying when you are not interested in anything. But if it is something like a sale or something I will click on it.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: Skyisbluetoday on May 18, 2015, 05:02:29 pm
Some ad's are fun to watch. Yes a bit much at time's!
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: bigfoot951 on May 18, 2015, 05:05:30 pm
Sure they can be annoying at times, especially when they are overdone.  But a of times that is what keeps a site free.  Necessary evil at times.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: davidh121 on May 18, 2015, 10:16:43 pm
I sometimes ignore ads and some I take heed on. However, I get annoyed if the ads are invasive, especially as never getting out of the way or tricking you into clicking when you're not intending to. I feel violated when this happens.
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: braggin on May 19, 2015, 05:49:00 am
I usually completely ignore computer ads. They are so annoying. I certainly do not buy anything as a result of them. I have even paid a fee not to get ads, which you can do in Words with Friends for example. 
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: kewl4reals on May 19, 2015, 08:58:26 am
can be annoying. Some of them mare directed to you based on your shopping habits.
If I want to buy something, I will. I am not lured by advertising.
When I was young, it was fun to sing along with the commercials on TV.
they are very cleaver  and turn key
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: Liquidfire_43 on May 22, 2015, 09:56:11 pm
I use Adblock to block all the computer ads... Easy to customize to whitelist/blacklist sites.. Allowing only entertainment sites like Youtube and Twitch to receive ad revenue while sketchy sites will get automatically blocked
Title: Re: computer ads
Post by: davidh121 on May 24, 2015, 09:05:49 am
I might pay attention a little more to ads online if it wasn't for so many clustered together. The worst are the ones that turn as pops ups that I feel violated. I think I might pay attention if it wasn't so busy. I am not as annoyed as others about targeted ads.