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Title: Pinterest
Post by: Mizzkizz7 on July 17, 2020, 10:45:27 pm
I have been using Pinterest for a while now and the thing that irritates me the most are the ads. I can click on a pin and an ad pops up and covers the entire content, I also see video ads too. It makes it impossible to use. Pinterest updates on a daily basis but the ad issue is still there. Anyone else have this issue?
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: ktheodos on July 18, 2020, 01:25:07 am
Yes, I have had an account for years, but rarely use it
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: sdenimandlace1 on July 18, 2020, 04:45:12 am
I think that is why I quit using it.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: countrygirl12 on July 18, 2020, 11:26:53 am
I have been using Pinterest for a while now and the thing that irritates me the most are the ads. I can click on a pin and an ad pops up and covers the entire content, I also see video ads too. It makes it impossible to use. Pinterest updates on a daily basis but the ad issue is still there. Anyone else have this issue?

They do not control the ads on the individual pin. That is mostly people too cheap to pay for their own webspace and they make money from the ads. I usually report those as spam. I don't usually have too much of an issue. Guess it depends on the pin you click on.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: Mizzkizz7 on July 18, 2020, 01:24:11 pm
I have been using Pinterest for a while now and the thing that irritates me the most are the ads. I can click on a pin and an ad pops up and covers the entire content, I also see video ads too. It makes it impossible to use. Pinterest updates on a daily basis but the ad issue is still there. Anyone else have this issue?

Or, I don't have adblock on my phone and I normally have the problem when I'm on my smartphone. When I try to access on my laptop, I don't experience much of the ads.

They do not control the ads on the individual pin. That is mostly people too cheap to pay for their own webspace and they make money from the ads. I usually report those as spam. I don't usually have too much of an issue. Guess it depends on the pin you click on.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: bretay on July 19, 2020, 07:36:46 am
honestly havent noticed it lately....
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: countrygirl12 on July 19, 2020, 10:40:12 am
I have been using Pinterest for a while now and the thing that irritates me the most are the ads. I can click on a pin and an ad pops up and covers the entire content, I also see video ads too. It makes it impossible to use. Pinterest updates on a daily basis but the ad issue is still there. Anyone else have this issue?

Or, I don't have adblock on my phone and I normally have the problem when I'm on my smartphone. When I try to access on my laptop, I don't experience much of the ads.

They do not control the ads on the individual pin. That is mostly people too cheap to pay for their own webspace and they make money from the ads. I usually report those as spam. I don't usually have too much of an issue. Guess it depends on the pin you click on.

Why did you put your comment in the middle of mine? Has nothing to do with ad block. All that does is stops pop up ads. If a website is run by ads you will still see them. I immediately x out of those type pins. And will usually comment that you can't see the content for the ads covering the screen.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: judylucas on July 19, 2020, 10:59:22 am
never used it
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: potluck6 on July 19, 2020, 11:58:28 am
i have an account also but dont find it good. have alot of food things and stuff for kids. dont have any young kids. went to it lately to see what they have and it wasnt much id be interested in.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: singletonb on July 19, 2020, 04:00:09 pm
I have an account but seldom use because of stuff like that.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: Mizzkizz7 on July 20, 2020, 03:02:36 pm
I have been using Pinterest for a while now and the thing that irritates me the most are the ads. I can click on a pin and an ad pops up and covers the entire content, I also see video ads too. It makes it impossible to use. Pinterest updates on a daily basis but the ad issue is still there. Anyone else have this issue?

Or, I don't have adblock on my phone and I normally have the problem when I'm on my smartphone. When I try to access on my laptop, I don't experience much of the ads.

They do not control the ads on the individual pin. That is mostly people too cheap to pay for their own webspace and they make money from the ads. I usually report those as spam. I don't usually have too much of an issue. Guess it depends on the pin you click on.

Why did you put your comment in the middle of mine? Has nothing to do with ad block. All that does is stops pop up ads. If a website is run by ads you will still see them. I immediately x out of those type pins. And will usually comment that you can't see the content for the ads covering the screen.

Honestly, Threads are confusing to me
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: countrygirl12 on July 21, 2020, 07:20:54 am
I have been using Pinterest for a while now and the thing that irritates me the most are the ads. I can click on a pin and an ad pops up and covers the entire content, I also see video ads too. It makes it impossible to use. Pinterest updates on a daily basis but the ad issue is still there. Anyone else have this issue?

Or, I don't have adblock on my phone and I normally have the problem when I'm on my smartphone. When I try to access on my laptop, I don't experience much of the ads.

They do not control the ads on the individual pin. That is mostly people too cheap to pay for their own webspace and they make money from the ads. I usually report those as spam. I don't usually have too much of an issue. Guess it depends on the pin you click on.

Why did you put your comment in the middle of mine? Has nothing to do with ad block. All that does is stops pop up ads. If a website is run by ads you will still see them. I immediately x out of those type pins. And will usually comment that you can't see the content for the ads covering the screen.

Honestly, Threads are confusing to me

lol  Sometimes I think it may jack it up on it's on. I know somebody got in trouble a couple years ago for doing that.  Because it was something horrible that was posted and she put it in the middle of somebody else's comment and made it look like the other person said it. You had to have been paying attention to catch it.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: jkhanson on July 22, 2020, 03:44:37 am
I used to like checking Pinterest for ideas.  I like DIY projects.  The ads do bug me, but I also notice that sometimes I can't get to the actual Project when I click VISIT.  That makes me more frustrated when I can't find out more about the project I am interested in.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: countrygirl12 on July 29, 2020, 10:52:25 am
I used to like checking Pinterest for ideas.  I like DIY projects.  The ads do bug me, but I also notice that sometimes I can't get to the actual Project when I click VISIT.  That makes me more frustrated when I can't find out more about the project I am interested in.

Those ads are the fault of the person behind the pin.  Most likely their personal site is supported by ads.  Or they make money off the ads. I usually just go back out of those.  Not sure if the OP means this type of ad or the ads that just show up in the midst of your pins. I don't pay attention to those. If it is something I really do not like I click "hide" and it will either not show that pin or that topic again. And the political ones they pay for you to see them so there is not much you can do.  I think you can still "report" it.  That will keep you from seeing it but then another one just takes it place.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: nmbrown863 on July 29, 2020, 04:16:40 pm
Yes, I have an account but never really use it. I may every now and then just for ideas or inspiration for a project.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: damunchman on July 29, 2020, 04:32:09 pm
ads are getting ridiculous everywhere. but i understand it. thats how sites make money
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: Kimdud22 on July 29, 2020, 08:11:33 pm
I do notice the ads more. I usually use it for finding recipes.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: tantricia44 on July 31, 2020, 01:10:27 am
I think I have Pinterest account but I haven't used for so long. I don't even remember what I used it for.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: janesue on July 31, 2020, 01:20:28 pm
 :heart:
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: myfreebees316 on July 31, 2020, 10:57:37 pm
I use pinterest when ever i have to use it for a contest. Never once had an issue with any ads because of my adblockers I have in place on my browser. Yes, I said ad blockers because some will block some and others will block others none of them are perefct but as a team they work pretty good
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: sipingyu on August 01, 2020, 06:07:26 am
I rarely use pinterest
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: JaniceSW on August 01, 2020, 06:30:32 am
I really enjoy Pinterest overall and visit it several times each week usually.  I do get a bit frustrated when something has so many ads that keep popping up that it takes an extraordinary amount of time to get to what you wanted to read.  Sometimes when that happens, I just go on to the next thing and forget that particular post.  There are usually enough which are similar.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: beatsdrop on August 01, 2020, 08:38:21 am
I haven't use Pinterest in years.
Title: Re: Pinterest
Post by: mrisha on August 01, 2020, 12:54:39 pm
I have had a Printrest account for years, but I haven't really used it for a while.