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Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by kybernetyk »

bad_user wrote: post #45

I cannot verify the claims, but I'll state the reasons once again about why I'm not using ad blockers: 1) free websites and web services need revenue and as long as the ads are tasteful, I don't mind them 2) I actually want websites to annoy me with lots of stupid ads, as I want to stop using such websites, because I want to reward publishers that don't do that Ad blockers are trying to fix a symptom of the disease a…

Hmm, I haven't seen it that way. I guess I start stop using adblockers, too.

Now some of my daily news sources will become pretty unbearable ... but I guess I better look out for other websites that don't need to put up full site flash wrap-banners.

Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by Kerrick »

This must be why Amazon Associates changed their Terms of Service starting July 1. https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/help/oper...

> “7. Except as agreed between you and us in a separate written agreement referencing this Participation Requirement, you will not use any Content or Special Link, or otherwise link to the Amazon Site, on or in connection with:

> a. any client-side software application (e.g., a browser plug-in, helper object, toolbar, extension, or component or any other application executable or installable by an end user) on any device, including computers, mobile phones, tablets, or other handheld devices;

> [...]

Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by [deleted] »

mikejarema wrote: post #43

Interestingly, Amazon is changing the terms of their Associates program to (among other things) specifically prohibit browser plugins from being eligible for sales commissions: 7. Except as agreed between you and us in a separate written agreement referencing this Participation Requirement, you will not use any Content or Special Link, or otherwise link to the Amazon Site, on or in connection with: a. any client-side…

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Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by zeckalpha »

bad_user wrote: post #45

I cannot verify the claims, but I'll state the reasons once again about why I'm not using ad blockers: 1) free websites and web services need revenue and as long as the ads are tasteful, I don't mind them 2) I actually want websites to annoy me with lots of stupid ads, as I want to stop using such websites, because I want to reward publishers that don't do that Ad blockers are trying to fix a symptom of the disease a…

How do ad blockers affect revenue? Don't they still fetch the ads but just limit the presentation of the ads? So it would be indistinguishable from someone who just does not click on the ads?

Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by dbcooper »

Lets try an experiment with Amazon referrers.

(a) Take a "randomly" sourced blog post for a book review:

http://reason.com/blog/2013/06/14/the-unwinding-is-george-pa...

(b) Check links to amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0374102414/reasonmaga...

(c) Click through and check URL:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0374102414/reasonmaga...

Looks OK. Anything I'm missing?

Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by gasull »

sdfjkl wrote: post #3

So what's a good alternative (Firefox)? I'm using GlimmerBlocker, but due to being a proxy, it can't filter HTTPS pages. Adblock Edge looks like a decrapified fork of Adblock Plus.

Firefox addons for privacy and security with usable settings:

- AdBlock Edge. Filter subscriptions: EasyList, EasyPrivacy, Disable Malware, Fanboy's Annoyance List, Prebake

- NoScript. Use "allow scripts globally" or otherwise most websites won't work. It will still protect against know attacks.

- Cookie Monster. Then set global/default preference to saving cookies for session only.

- FireGloves. Uncheck "disable plugin and mimeType lists" in Cloak Settings.

- HTTPS Everywhere

- LastPass

Re: Adblock Plus “typo correction” feature adds affiliate IDs to links

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Post by fakeer »

JonnieCache wrote: post #24
asb wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Ghostery users should be aware of: http://www.businessinsider.com/evidon-sells-ghostery-data-to... (no judgement on the practice implied, just flagging it as something for potential users to consider).

Ghostery alternative: https://disconnect.me

Last time I checked it was not fully open source. Is it yet?
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